Disney CEO Bob Iger gets more activist investor heat amid stock slump
In the lead up to Disney’s release of first-quarter financial results on Wednesday afternoon, activist investors have continued to push the company.
Hulu password-sharing crackdown starting soon
Hulu's password-sharing crackdown will begin for many users in March, after the streaming platform made changes to its subscriber agreement this month.
Judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit alleging retaliation by DeSantis
A federal judge in Florida dismissed Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis which alleged the governor and a state board unfairly retaliated against the company.
Disneyland temporarily closing iconic Haunted Mansion attraction
Disney has temporarily closed its Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. It stems from previously-announced plans for refurbishments and additions at the spooky attraction.
Nelson Peltz: Disney's board has 'self-inflicted' wounds
Activist investor Nelson Peltz continued his attacks on The Walt Disney Company's board Thursday after the panel called on shareholders to reject his nomination for a seat.
Disney CEO Bob Iger pulls in massive pay package
Disney CEO Bob Iger raked in upwards of $31 million in compensation in 2023, more than double what he made the year before as the media giant shed thousands of jobs.
As other Disney characters follow Mickey Mouse to public domain, experts discuss company’s legal options
Media and legal experts say Disney may rely on trademark laws as more classic children's characters are expected to follow Mickey Mouse into the public domain.
Disney loses spot as Hollywood's top-grossing studio at the 2023 box office
Universal Studios came in at number one for the 2023 box office, making Disney fall from its usual top spot for the first time in years.
Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse from ‘Steamboat Willie’ enters public domain
“Steamboat Willie," directed by Walt Disney and his partner Ub Iwerks, was the third cartoon featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse the men made, but the first to be released.
'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros' led 2023 box office with 'The Marvels' disappointing
"Barbie," "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Oppenheimer" topped the box office this year while "The Marvels" and "Indiana Jones" faltered.
Former Anheuser-Busch president predicts long road to recovery for 'woke' corporations in 2024
Former Anheuser-Busch President Anson Frericks said that consumers are pushing back on "woke" corporations because they do not want to be told how to think.
Disney's long year of box office blunders
Disney suffered a historically rough year at the box office with seven out of eight of its theatrical releases in 2023 severely underperforming, including franchise favorites.
Disney World dad says young daughters 'traumatized' after stuck on steep Expedition Everest roller coaster
A father is speaking out after his young daughters were stuck on Disney World's tallest roller coaster for thirty minutes. The father said that Disney employees lacked empathy.
Disney World guests stuck on steep incline aboard Expedition Everest coaster for 30 minutes: report
Guests riding on Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest roller coaster got stuck on an incline for approximately 30 minutes, according to multiple reports.
Harrison Ford’s blaster from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' sets Guinness World Record at auction
Han Solo's original blaster, which was used by Harrison Ford in "Star Wars: A New Hope," set a world record when it was sold for over $1 million.
Disney starts early rollout of Hulu on Disney+
Disney has started showing Hulu content on its Disney+ streaming platform, making the beta version of Hulu on Disney+ available to certain U.S. customers.
Elon Musk calls for Disney CEO Bob Iger to be fired
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has called for Disney CEO Bob Iger to be fired for not pulling advertisements from Meta platforms after it was accused of steering child predators to kids.
South Carolina state treasurer halts Disney investing, says 'far-left' activism does not bode well for future
South Carolina removed The Walt Disney Company from its approved investment list this week, citing a "structural rot" that has resulted in "far-left activism."
Disney eyes North Carolina for new residential development, likely to have hefty price tag
Storyliving by Disney on Wednesday announced that it is planning to build a 1,500-acre neighborhood community called Asteria in North Carolina.
Disney's Bob Iger talks recent box office outcomes, studio output
Bob Iger talked candidly about some of Disney’s lackluster box office performances and the entertainment giant’s output at a recent conference.