Peter Rice, Chairman of General Entertainment Content, Leaving Disney Company
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Peter Rice, Chairman of General Entertainment Content for The Walt Disney Company, is leaving the company. Rice is reportedly exiting the company after being “summoned” […]
Disney and Sony Pictures Announce Licensing Agreement
The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multi-year content licensing agreement for U.S. streaming and TV rights to Sony Pictures’ new theatrical releases across Disney Media & […]
The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Down 42%, Parks Income Down $3.5 Billion
Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 3rd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending June 30, 2020), showing revenue down 42% and income down 72% over […]
Cast Members Can Opt for the Disney+ Package Over Their Main Entrance Pass Starting in 2020
Currently, cast members are granted a main entrance pass that allows them to take family and friends into the Disney theme parks for free, with certain exceptions like blockout dates. […]
Disney Blocks Netflix from Advertising Across Its Entertainment TV Networks
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Walt Disney Company has banned advertising from Netflix Inc. across its entertainment TV networks such as FreeForm, ABC, and FX ahead of launching Disney+. […]
Disney Streaming Services to Have their Own Pavilions and Panels at D23 Expo 2019
Disney’s three streaming services have just announced their expanded presence at this year’s D23 Expo. In addition to the large showcase taking place Friday afternoon, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu will […]
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 Looks to Acquire Another 10% Hulu Stake from WarnerMedia
The Walt Disney Company is “in active discussions” with AT&T regarding WarnerMedia’s 10% ownership share in Hulu, according to a report from Variety. Disney currently own a 30% stake in […]
Disney Plans 4 Adult-Focused Animated Marvel Series for Hulu
Disney is expanding one of their most profitable properties into yet another genre — animated series aimed at adults — and they’ve chosen Hulu as the platform to feature them. As recently […]
SEC Filing Reveals That Fox Found Disney a Safer Bet Than Comcast to Pass Regulation
A United States Security and Exchange Commission filing on Monday revealed that 21st Century Fox deemed Disney more suitable to pass regulation than Comcast when weighing their options in the current bidding […]