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Entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly courting Millie Bobby Brown, who stars in “Stranger Things” on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), for one of its upcoming Star Wars projects. Brown is in talks with LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy, according to a report from...

This is part three of the four-part series "The Crisis at Disney" On June 14, multiple business news outlets carried variations of the headline “Disney Loses Streaming Rights for Indian Premier League Cricket.” The coverage within these outlets detailed how a consortium that...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has had a change of heart when it comes to ad-supported streaming. CEO Ted Sarandos shared why the company is moving forward with the new plan. What Happened: Netflix told employees in May that an ad-supported plan could be coming for the streaming...

This is part two of the four-part series "The Crisis at Disney." In looking through the list of films being released in 2022 by the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), it is difficult not to experience an acute sense of déjà vu. No other Hollywood studio can rival Disney when it...

The "Game of Thrones" franchise will live on with a highly anticipated sequel series — just the latest in a string of spinoff programming inspired by the popular HBO show that spanned eight seasons. What Happened: Kit Harington will return to the role of Jon Snow in a live-...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is using the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to highlight upcoming new animated series that will hit Disney+ and other Disney platforms in 2023. Here’s a look at what was unveiled. What Happened: Disney used the festival as a place to...

The highly anticipated Star Wars original series focusing on the storyline of Obi-Wan Kenobi between the events of “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” dominated in viewership over the weekend. Here are the details. What...

The Memorial Day holiday weekend comes with family get togethers, outdoor activities and reflecting on the holiday that honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weekend could also be a big one for streaming companies, with two of the most anticipated titles for 2022...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has reportedly given the green light for a new Disney+ series based on Marvel’s Daredevil character. What Happened: Variety, citing unnamed sources, has reported that Matt Corman and Chris Ord are attached to write and executive produce the new series. No...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced recently it would add some commercials to its Disney+ streaming platform in a lower priced ad-supported tier. Set for a rollout in late 2022, Disney is beginning to establish rules on who can and can’t advertise on the streaming platform. What...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) beat estimates for the second quarter with growth coming for its Parks and Resorts segment and also its direct-to-consumers business, led by streaming growth. Could the company have another ace up its sleeve for future growth? What Happened:...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has seen its share of problems over the last couple of years with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting its parks and theatrical releases. The company has also managed to get itself into controversy with discussions over several legal decisions. Here’s a look at how...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw shares tumble after reporting its first quarterly drop in subscribers in over 10 years. One item being drawn up to combat subscriber losses could be coming sooner than expected. What Happened: Netflix told its employees that it could launch an ad-...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has a big May ahead for investors and fans with several new items being released and announced and quarterly earnings on deck. Here's a look at what’s in store. What Happened: May 4 is celebrated as a holiday for Disney thanks to its $4.05 billion ...