DeSantis board hits back at Disney in legal fight
The board picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World’s special tax district asked a state court to dismiss Disney‘s bid to recover damages over a breach …
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Barbie wins summer box office, Taylor Swift might not save fall
A scene from “Barbie.” Courtesy: Warner Bros. Hollywood bet big on blockbuster franchise sequels to revive its summer cinema business, but it was fresh fare such as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” …
Comcast, Disney move up deadline to decide Hulu future ownership
Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images The timeline to decide Hulu’s ownership fate has been moved up, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said Wednesday. Comcast and Disney …
Inside story of Iger and Chapek
Illustration by Elham Ataeiazar After pushing back his retirement four times, Bob Iger finally made the leap. On Feb. 25, 2020, he announced he would step down as Disney’s CEO. …
Football, NFL shift toward streaming, away from regular TV
Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, warms up prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Aug. 26, 2023. …
Here’s how a union strike could impact Ford and what Cramer thinks
High-stakes negotiations between the United Auto Workers and Detroit automakers could lead to a strike later this month, putting added pressure on already beaten-down shares of Ford Motor (F). The …
Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film could open with $100 million
Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Lumen Field on July 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty …
Women are fueling the box office in China Hollywood should take note
Fans watch a movie at a cinema in Shanghai, China. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Women are fueling China’s box office despite making up a smaller share …
Horror movies will dominate movie theaters through Halloween
Kenneth Branagh stars as Hercule Poirot in 20th Century Studio’s “A Haunting in Venice.” Disney | 20th Century Studios Time to pair that pumpkin spice latte with some popcorn. Spooky movie …
Disney, Charter battle over Spectrum blackout, streaming
Cable giant Charter Communications and Disney are in a battle over contract fees that has left millions of people without access to U.S. Open, college football and potentially “Monday Night …