Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) is an American mass media conglomerate that owns broadcast television, cable television and radio networks; theme parks, movie studios and the Disney+ streaming app. Its properties include ABC, 21st Century Fox, FX and Disney Plus. It co-owns cable sports channel ESPN with Hearst Communications.
Subscriber jump, fee increase revealed at Disney streaming presentation
Disney Plus, which now has more than 86 million subscribers, will go to $8 a month next year.
Disney to place some theatrical films on streaming service next year
Disney will debut a handful of theatrical films on its Disney Plus streaming service in 2021, according to a report.
Sinclair warns some CBS locals could be dropped from Hulu
Some Sinclair-owned CBS affiliated stations are warning of a possible carriage dispute with Disney-owned Hulu with Live TV.
ABC News lays off small number of employees amid broader restructuring
Disney will lay off a small number of employees across its ABC News division, according to a news executive.
“Rudolph” on CBS blocked for streaming TV service customers
Streaming TV customers were disappointed to find that the popular holiday movie "Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer" airing on CBS was blocked on Tuesday evening.
Disney to rename Fox channels in Latin America
The channels will soon carry the "Star" branding, bringing them in line with Disney's forthcoming streaming service.
Success with streaming not enough to prevent layoffs at Disney
Company executives say thousands of people will lose their jobs by March 2021.
ESPN, Amazon may snag Sunday Ticket from DirecTV
The popular NFL Sunday Ticket sports package could wind up with a new home in less than two years.
Disney Plus could get theatrical release of three more movies
"Peter Pan," "Pinnochio" and "Cruella" could land on the family-friendly streamer instead of movie theaters.
Hulu’s price increase for live TV won’t be the last
Streaming services that offer top-tier news and sports channels will have to keep raising fees if they want to break even, experts say.
After Mulan, Disney may tap streaming service for more high-price theatrical releases
Executives said they were pleased with how Mulan performed, though they didn't say how many subscribers paid the premium price tag for it.
Disney accidentally tells Comcast customers they’ve lost FX, National Geographic
Some Comcast customers were confused Friday night after seeing two social media posts from Disney that claimed they'd lost access to FX and the National Geographic Channel.