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Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately

UPDATE: From the 6th Annual MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit, Bob Iger stated that the backend of Hulu will eventually be the BAMTech platform which is used for ESPN+ and Disney+. Iger also mentioned that although Hulu doesn’t have the brand strength of Disney+, they will leverage the content brands of the company such as Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately

Disney Parks Introduces Limited-Release Designer Collection Mouse Ears

Beginning May 24, guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort can purchase brand new, limited-release Mickey Mouse ear hats and Minnie Mouse ear headbands that were designed by renowned celebrities, designers, and artists. The collection includes elements of each collaborator like seatbelts from HARVEYS to iconic silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. These designs Disney Parks Introduces Limited-Release Designer Collection Mouse Ears

Walt Disney Co. 2nd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Small Gain in Revenue Over Last Year

This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending March 31, 2019), showing revenue up 3% and income down 10%. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement, We’re very pleased with our Q2 results and thrilled with the record-breaking success of Avengers: Endgame, which Walt Disney Co. 2nd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Small Gain in Revenue Over Last Year

Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO for The Walt Disney Company, announced today that both Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will be expanding their roles in the company’s Studio Entertainment division. Bergman, currently the president of Walt Disney Studios, will become Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division, where he will serve alongside Horn. Both will report Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Granddaughter of Roy O. Disney Continues to Speak Out Against Disney Executive Pay and Bonuses

Following an appearance late last week where she called They Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger’s pay “insane” and a series of follow-up tweets this weekend that criticized executive and bonuses, Abigail E. Disney, granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, continued her attack with an opinion piece in the Washington Post where she called on the Granddaughter of Roy O. Disney Continues to Speak Out Against Disney Executive Pay and Bonuses

New Disney ‘Aladdin’ TV Spot Explores Aladdin’s Connection with Princess Jasmine

A new television commercial for the upcoming Disney Aladdin live-action remake explores the connection between the title character and Princess Jasmine. The clip features Will Smith as Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. In it, Aladdin asks that all important question: Do you trust me? Disney Aladdin is directed by Guy New Disney ‘Aladdin’ TV Spot Explores Aladdin’s Connection with Princess Jasmine

OSHA Fines Disney $13,260 Due to Late Reports of Workers’ Injuries

OSHA has fined Disney $13,260 due to them not promptly notifying them of two workers’ injuries; one at Epcot and another at Disney’s Beach Club Resort back in December of 2018. One person received an injury requiring surgery while he was working at the hotel. The worker was transported to a local hospital in the evening of December 7, but Disney did not inform OSHA OSHA Fines Disney $13,260 Due to Late Reports of Workers’ Injuries