Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
President Trump’s escalating trade tensions could bring an abrupt end to Hollywood’s ambitions in China.After Trump threatened this week to increase tariffs on the world’s…
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ has become a hot-button film
Almost from the beginning, Walt Disney Co.’s “Snow White” live-action remake became a political lightning rod.First, it was the racist backlash to the casting of…
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…
ESPN on Disney+ launches Wednesday
Disney+ subscribers will now see an ESPN tile on the streaming service’s homepage, part of Walt Disney Co.’s continued efforts to increase subscribers and reduce…
Universal Epic Universe: New theme park coming to Florida in May
The Universal Orlando Resort in Florida is gaining a fourth theme park next year that will feature areas dedicated to Nintendo, Harry Potter and other…
Walt Disney Co. names a chair for CEO succession planning committee
Morgan Stanley executive James P. Gorman will chair the succession planning committee tasked with finding and vetting Walt Disney Co.’s next chief executive, the company…
Venu Sports, the Disney-Fox-Warner Bros. streaming service, blocked by judge
Venu — the planned sports streaming service from Walt Disney Co., Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery — was dealt a significant setback Friday when…
Warner Bros. Discovery says it will match a bid on NBA rights
The battle for the media rights to the NBA is going into overtime.Warner Bros. Discovery said Monday it has submitted a matching offer to the…
Disneyland Resort costumed character employees vote to unionize
Disneyland Resort employees who portray costumed characters such as Mickey Mouse or Cinderella have voted to unionize under the Actors’ Equity Assn. The unit, which…
Walk through this mini-Disneyland in a SoCal backyard
The castle is immaculate, its gold etching regal and its towers a bold shade of sky blue. The band at its gates plays no real…
Disneyland characters move to unionize with Actors’ Equity
Disneyland’s costumed characters and parade performers have announced their intent to unionize. Calling themselves “Magic United,” cast members in the Anaheim resort’s Characters and Parades…