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Hollywood writers slam 'milestone of shame' as strike hits 100 days
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Hollywood writers marked the 100th day of their industry-crippling strike Wednesday, dubbing the occasion a "milestone of shame" for studios as the two sides remain deadlocked.
Disney cancels Florida campus in fallout from DeSantis row
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» NEW YORK - Disney canceled plans for a new employee campus in central Florida on Thursday in the latest ripple effect from its feud with Republican governor of the state Ron DeSantis.
Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over 'retaliation'
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» MIAMI - Disney on Wednesday sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging his administration's takeover of its theme park district in the state is part of "a targeted campaign of government retaliation" for exercising its constitutionally protected right to free speech.
US TV news legend Barbara Walters dies at 93
Published on 31/12/2022
» Pioneering television journalist Barbara Walters, who upended a male-dominated industry as the first woman to anchor an evening news show in the United States, died on Friday at the age of 93, her long-time employer ABC said.
Disney's Mickey Mouse cartoon will soon be public property
Brooks Barns of the New York Times, Published on 28/12/2022
» LOS ANGELES: There is nothing soft and cuddly about the way The Walt Disney Co. protects the characters it brings to life.
Disney to furlough some employees over virus-forced shutdowns
AFP, Published on 03/04/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney company said on Thursday it plans to furlough some of its employees starting later this month as the coronavirus pandemic keeps its theme parks and other businesses shuttered.
Disney tops earnings estimates ahead of streaming launch
AFP, Published on 08/11/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service.
Tourism in trouble: Hong Kong demos hit economy
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» HONG KONG - Empty hotel rooms, struggling shops and even disruption at Disneyland: months of protests in Hong Kong have taken a major toll on the city's economy, with no end in sight.
Disney+ streaming service sets November launch
AFP, Published on 12/04/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney announced Thursday that its video streaming service would launch in the US in November, spotlighting its blockbuster-making studios as it takes on powerhouse Netflix.
Disney+ streaming service to launch early next year
AFP, Published on 12/04/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney's video streaming service will launch in the US early next year then gradually go international, making its debut as a Netflix rival later than expected.