Hollywood used to be vexed by political debates. These days it turns both sides into frothy, cartoonish entertainment.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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‘Star Wars’ Boss Departs, Ending an Asteroid-Filled Reign
Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as Lucasfilm’s president and returned to producing. Two studio veterans took over.
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Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos
The deal is a watershed for Hollywood, which has been trying to sort through the possible harms and upsides of generative artificial intelligence.
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
Gary Goldman, who has battled Disney in court over the franchise, thinks the viper Gary De’Snake is based on him.
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Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ Will Be a Test for Jared Bush
Jared Bush is trying to make the heart of the media empire beat more consistently. “Zootopia 2” will be a test.
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For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don’t always apply.
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Disney and YouTube TV End Blackout
After a 15-day standoff, a deal cleared the way for YouTube TV to resume carrying ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels.
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Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 70
He spent almost two decades at the network, covering a wide range of court cases and the White House. He was also at the center of a defamation lawsuit over “pink slime.”
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YouTube TV Users Lose Access to Disney and ESPN
Talks between YouTube TV and Disney about fees broke down on Thursday ahead of a deadline. YouTube TV said Disney removed its channels from the streaming platform.
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Disney+ Cancellations Jump After Kimmel Suspension
Roughly three million Americans canceled the streaming service in the month that it temporarily suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s show. About 4.1 million people canceled Disney-owned Hulu.
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Why Companies Like Disney and Paramount Are Caving to Trump
When broadcasters like CBS and ABC surrendered to the president, it looked as if they lacked backbone. The explanation runs much deeper.