Politics
Disney and ABC Take the FCC to Federal Court Over Trump-Backed Push to Review All Eight ABC Licenses
A Reagan-era FCC chairman called the agency's accelerated review unconstitutional as a D.C. judge heard Disney's bid to block it.
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MarketsDisney Ramps Up Advertising Business as Rita Ferro Leads Expansion Push
Media giant secures advertising deals for Super Bowl, Oscars and Grammys in 2027 as global ad president drives revenue growth strategy.
MarketsDisney's ABC Files Early Broadcast License Renewals Under Protest After FCC Review
Disney filed renewals for eight broadcast station licenses years ahead of schedule after the FCC launched an early review, with the new FCC Chair vowing to 'follow the facts.'
TechTrump FCC Warns All Broadcasters to Follow Orders or Face ABC-Style Punishment
Federal Communications Commission issues broad warning to television networks following controversial early license review targeting Disney's ABC stations.
MarketsDisney's 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Posts Lowest 'Star Wars' Preview Sales Ever
Film tallies just $12 million in Thursday night previews, marking weakest advance ticket collection in franchise history.
- Markets
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' Posts Lowest Thursday Previews in Franchise History
The latest Star Wars film collected just $12 million in Thursday night previews, signaling potential challenges for the franchise's box office performance.
MarketsDisney Shares Jump 7% as Streaming and Parks Drive Revenue Beat Under New CEO
Media giant topped analyst expectations in its fiscal second-quarter earnings, marking the first report under CEO Josh D'Amaro's leadership.
- Business
FCC Orders Disney TV Stations to File Early License Renewals Over DEI Policy Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has directed Disney's eight owned-and-operated television stations to submit broadcast license renewals years ahead of schedule, citing questions about diversity policies.
MarketsDisney Announces Layoffs of Up to 1,000 Employees Under New CEO Leadership
Entertainment giant plans new cost-cutting phase under CEO Josh D'Amaro as company seeks to improve financial performance amid industry challenges.
- Markets
Disney Plans Layoffs of Up to 1,000 Employees Under New CEO
The entertainment giant launches a new phase of cost-cutting measures as CEO Josh D'Amaro seeks to streamline operations.
- Markets
Disney Plans Layoffs of Up to 1,000 Employees Under New CEO Josh D'Amaro
The entertainment giant initiates a fresh wave of cost-cutting measures as leadership seeks to streamline operations and improve financial performance.
TechOpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video Platform, Dissolves Disney Partnership
Company announces closure of video generation service as $1 billion Disney investment deal unravels following strategic pivot.
- Tech
OpenAI Announces Shutdown of Sora Video Generation Platform
The AI company is discontinuing its high-profile video tool just 15 months after launch, dissolving Disney's $1 billion investment deal in the process.
