Category: Walt Disney Company

Disney, McDonald’s and the State of the U.S. Economy

The effects of President Trump’s trade war on households are expected to be a big focus in earnings calls held by major consumer-facing companies.
NFL Will Get a Stake in ESPN in a Complex Deal

The network and sports league announced a deal that gives the N.F.L. an ownership stake in ESPN. In exchange, the network will control some of the league’s media outlets.
How ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Became One of the Most Profitable Movies in Years

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Cast Discuss What Lured Them to the Live-Action Remake

Cast members from the original 2002 animated film and the live-action remake explain what lured them to — or back to — “Lilo & Stitch.”
‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Add to a Box Office Boomlet

Moviegoing in the United States and Canada has rebounded over the last two months. Theater owners credit a wider variety of releases.
‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.
Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.
Disney’s Park Business Grows Despite Consumer Angst

The company’s domestic theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Revenue climbed 9 percent, to $6.5 billion, in the latest quarter.
Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Has a Sleepy Box Office Start

The polarizing remake was expected to collect $45 million, a weak result compared with openings for similar Disney films.
Inside the Controversy Surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake

The dwarfs. The casting. The politics of the lead actress. And that wig! Is Disney’s live-action remake of the classic film doomed by culture war skirmishes?
‘Snow White’ Review: A Princess’s Progress

The new live-action version of Disney’s 1937 animated fairy tale has drawn (maddening) criticism for its casting and an updated story. But liberation only goes so far.