Disney swipes back at Florida district as DeSantis says he’s moved on

[ad_1] The Walt Disney Co. is seeking damages in its ongoing fight with the Ron DeSantis-controlled Central Florida district that encompasses Walt Disney World, even as the Republican governor tries to publicly move on from the battle that had been a signature issue in his 2024 presidential campaign. Disney on Thursday filed counterclaims in Florida… Continue reading Disney swipes back at Florida district as DeSantis says he’s moved on

WGA slams Netflix, Amazon and Disney as ‘new gatekeepers’

[ad_1] As the Writers Guild of America tries to come to terms with Hollywood studios for a new contract, the union is blasting the Walt Disney Co., Netflix and Amazon as the “new gatekeepers” of media in a new antitrust report that accuses the entertainment behemoths of anti-competitive practices. The Thursday report, issued by the… Continue reading WGA slams Netflix, Amazon and Disney as ‘new gatekeepers’

The 13 Best Nature Documentaries on Disney Plus Right Now

[ad_1] Jane. Photo: National Geographic This list has been updated. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk. In the hubbub surrounding Disney’s 100th anniversary, a very cool piece of film history fell through the cracks: the fact that Walt Disney himself invented the nature documentary. The year was 1948, and Disney was starting to regain its footing after a difficult period… Continue reading The 13 Best Nature Documentaries on Disney Plus Right Now

Film financier accuses Disney of self-dealing in new lawsuit

[ad_1] Walt Disney Co. is facing labor agitation on two fronts. It’s posting big losses from its streaming businesses. And now the Burbank-based behemoth is getting sued by one of its major financial partners. TSG Entertainment, a film-financing firm, has accused Disney and its subsidiary 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox) of breach of… Continue reading Film financier accuses Disney of self-dealing in new lawsuit

Hulu and Disney+ Raise Prices Again

[ad_1] Asking cousin for their password. Photo: FX Old news: Streamers love their price hikes! New news: Disney+ and Hulu are increasing again, so here are those prices! Starting October 12, for a monthly ad-free subscription to Hulu, and only Hulu, you’ll have to shell out $17.99, while Disney+ will ask for an additional three… Continue reading Hulu and Disney+ Raise Prices Again

Disney tops earnings estimates as streaming losses narrow.

[ad_1] The Walt Disney Co.‘s latest quarterly earnings report, released Wednesday, illustrates the catch-22 facing big media companies: old-school TV still turns a profit but is on the decline, while streaming is growing but remains a money-loser. It’s a transitional moment for the entertainment industry that — on top of a Hollywood strike wave that… Continue reading Disney tops earnings estimates as streaming losses narrow.