Walt Disney Co., Paramount pledge money for fire relief and rebuilding
Walt Disney Co. has committed $15 million to relief and recovery efforts in the wake of this week’s devastating wildfires in Southern California.The Burbank-based entertainment…
Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they’ve lost their homes
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Asda shoppers rush to buy ‘fluffy & cosy’ £2.50 item ideal for keeping warm without switching the heating on
AN EAGLE-EYED shopper spotted this "fluffy and cosy" winter-warmer scanning for just £2.50 at Asda.As Christmas winds down shops are slashing the price of the…
You survived ’til 2025. Here are the big Hollywood business stories to watch for
Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for…
Disney to combine Fubo with Hulu live TV service, ending sports streaming lawsuit
Sports streaming service FuboTV Inc. is set to be merged with Walt Disney Co.’s Hulu live TV service, the companies announced Monday.The agreement endsNew York-based…
Major streaming service is now absolutely free for everyone this weekend with award-winning TV series & A-lister movies
A MAJOR streaming service filled with big name TV series and movies is going absolutely free - but only for a weekend.Apple TV+ will be…
Box office was down in 2024. Why Hollywood still sounds relieved
It wasn’t good, but it could’ve been a lot worse. Given the lingering effects of last year’s Hollywood labor strikes, the relative lack of big…
Los Angeles welcomes New Year’s Eve at Disney Hall and Grand Park
If you’re reading this, thank you. Taking over the Essential Arts newsletter from our wonderful former colleague Carolina A. Miranda remains a daunting task, and…
Donald Trump’s threats and lawfare impose chilling effect on press
1 of 3 | President-elect Donald Trump has been clear about his ire for the press for years. His latest verbal attacks, legal actions and…
Incoming FCC chairman expressed concerns over ABC News’ activities
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FCC chair and on Saturday warned Disney CEO Bob Iger to be cautious in how…
Box office bombs. Cable’s collapse. What went wrong for Hollywood in 2024
Note: The Wide Shot newsletter will be off next week.When chronicling what went wrong in Hollywood in 2024, it’s hard to narrow down the list…
Why Disney’s Bob Iger is trying to avoid the culture wars
Bob Iger wants out of the culture wars.Walt Disney Co. and its chief executive have made a sharp pivot since doubling down on diversity and…
'I cancelled family Christmas trip to Disney World over girlfriend's odd demand'
A man has been accused of ruining Christmas for his girlfriend's children after he cancelled a planned trip to Disney World - but he claims…
Watch: Google Doodle video spotlights most searched-for topics of 2024
Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Friday's Google Doodle included a 4-minute video revealing some of the website's most searched-for topics of 2024. Subjects included the rise…
‘Mufasa’ review: Barry Jenkins tangles with Disney’s big cat
Barry Jenkins signing on to direct a spin-off to “The Lion King” sounds like a joke you’d crack after “Moonlight” won the Oscar for best…
George Stephanopoulos signs new deal with ABC News after Trump lawsuit
“Good Morning America” co-host George Stephanopoulos, who is taking fire over the Walt Disney Co.’s decision to settle President-elect Trump’s defamation suit against ABC News,…
Bluey fans scream 'finally' as hit TV show to be made into huge Disney movie
Bluey fans shared one piece of advice to Disney and the BBC after hearing that the beloved show would be turned into a feature-length film…
Hollywood year in review: Who won in 2024?
There were plenty of things that went wrong for Hollywood in the year 2024. There were box office flops (sorry, “Joker: Folie à Deux” and…
Disney agrees to $233-million settlement in wage theft case
Five years after workers first took Disneyland to court for allegedly skirting an Anaheim minimum wage law, resort owner Walt Disney Co. has agreed to…
How YouTube and Netflix are changing the business of kids’ shows
It’s 7 a.m. Do you know what your kids are streaming?Although the splashiest shows of the direct-to-consumer video era tend to target grownups, children —…