Disney faces class action lawsuit over employee data breach
Walt Disney Co. has been hit with a class action lawsuit accusing the Burbank-based entertainment giant of negligence, breach of implied contract and other misconduct…
Why ‘Agatha All Along’ song ‘Ballad of the Witches’ Road’ changes
This article contains spoilers for Episode 4 of “Agatha All Along.”“It’s just a stupid song,” says a witch in the second episode of “Agatha All…
Rachel Zegler talks ‘Snow White,’ backlash to ‘woke’ casting
When Disney in 2021 announced Rachel Zegler as the lead in its “Snow White” revival, some consumers pledged to boycott the film for its “woke”…
Major TV streaming platform to charge up to £60 more if you share your account following Netflix – what you need to know
A MAJOR TV streaming platform has begun charging users £60 extra a year to share their accounts.Disney+ has followed in the footsteps of streaming giant…
Disney Channel’s rise and fall explored in book ‘Disney High’
On the Shelf Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire By Ashley SpencerSt. Martin’s Press: 336 pages,…
Disney to stop using Slack after summer hacking incident
The logo for Slack hangs outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on June 20, 2019. Disney said it will stop using…
Jennifer Lee steps down as Disney Animation chief
Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her executive role to focus on leading the “Frozen” franchise, Walt Disney…
‘Scary levels of unhinged’ say horrified Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives viewers as it kicks off with boozing and swinging
SECRET Lives Of Mormon Wives viewers have been left so horrified by the new series thanks to its shocking scenes of the stars swinging and…
The mouse returns: DirecTV and Disney strike a deal to end blackout
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 15. Happy start to Hispanic Heritage Month. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa.…
Disney, DirecTV reach deal to restore programs, including ABC, ESPN
Disney's television channels, including ESPN and eight of its local ABC affiliates, were blocked on DirecTV. Photo by Kentuckyfriedtucker/Wikimedia Commons Sept. 14 (UPI) -- DirecTV…
DirecTV and Disney reach deal to end ESPN, ABC blackout
After a 13-day blackout, Walt Disney Co. and DirecTV settled their contentious contract dispute early Saturday, restoring ESPN, ABC stations and other Disney-owned channels for…
Disney offers to restore ABC for Trump-Harris debate
The Walt Disney Co.’s proposal for a partial, temporary detente as the blackout of its channels on DirecTV and U-Verse stretches into its 10th day…
Disney blackout on DirecTV frustrates fans before ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’
Millions of DirecTV customers could miss ESPN’s kickoff of “Monday Night Football” — a highly anticipated game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York…
Box office momentum, AI hype and more Hollywood business storylines to watch
Here are some signs that disruption may be coming to an industry near you. Power consolidated and dominated by a few major players. Tepid decision-making…
Disney-obsessed couple loses lawsuit to get back into exclusive Club 33
As members of Disney’s exclusive Club 33, Scott and Diana Anderson visited the two Anaheim theme parks 60 to 80 times a year. The private…
ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels dropped from DirecTV in contract dispute
Walt Disney Co.-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC stations, were knocked off DirecTV platforms Sunday after talks to reach a new distribution deal collapsed.The blackout…
Disney no longer magical to guests denied Disability Access Service
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 1. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
The best Hollywood movie studio tours, from Warner Bros. to Universal
Tourists view a variety of locations during the Sony Studios lot tour, with Tony Tasset’s 94-foot, 2012-constructed rainbow that references “The Wizard of Oz” in…
”I need these in my life,’ cry B&M shoppers after spotting Disney-themed tech gadgets and shower speaker
SHOPPERS are rushing to their nearest B&M to get their hands on adorable Disney-themed tech gadgets.The unique products can save your phone battery or turn…
Disney fined $36,000 for Spike Osorio death on ‘Wonder Man’
Cal/OSHA has fined Disney $36,000 in connection with the death of Juan “Spike” Osorio, a lighting technician who fell through a faulty catwalk on the…