Disney Gives in to Player Demands for ESPN: A Win-Win Solution

A significant number of individuals voiced their dissatisfaction when Disney terminated its ESPN programming on Charter Spectrum last week due to a fee dispute. However, the company paid attention when tennis stars like Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev publicly expressed their objection to not being able to watch their competitors’ matches at the US …

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Disney omits all but First Amendment claim in lawsuit against DeSantis in political retaliation case

Disney on Thursday amended its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to focus solely on its First Amendment claim that the governor politically retaliated against the company. Disney last week had asked to drop its other claims in the case, which concern a dispute over Walt Disney World’s development contracts, because they are being …

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Barbie Takes the Summer Box Office by Storm, while Taylor Swift’s Fall Success Remains Uncertain

A scene from “Barbie.” Courtesy: Warner Bros. Hollywood took a gamble by relying heavily on blockbuster franchise sequels to revive its summer cinema business. However, it was the unique and creative films like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” that drove the industry’s revenue to a 19% increase, reaching $4 billion. The summer movie season, which starts on …

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Hollywood Should Pay Attention as Women Power the Box Office in China

Fans watch a movie at a cinema in Shanghai. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s box office is being driven by women, despite their smaller representation in the population, and Hollywood should pay attention to this trend. According to a survey conducted by Morning Consult, women make up 52% of monthly moviegoers …

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Horror Movies Set to Dominate Theaters Until Halloween

Kenneth Branagh takes the lead role of Hercule Poirot in the highly anticipated film “A Haunting in Venice,” produced by 20th Century Studios under Disney. Prepare yourself for a perfect autumn combination: pumpkin spice latte and a thrilling movie. Spooky movie season has arrived! Starting this Friday, cinemas will be treating audiences to a cascade …

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Disney and Charter engage in dispute over Spectrum blackout and streaming

The ongoing clash between Charter Communications and Disney over contract fees has resulted in millions of people losing access to popular programs like U.S. Open, college football, and potentially “Monday Night Football” as the NFL season is just days away. According to Disney, the two companies have been negotiating but have yet to reach a …

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Studios Urged by Barry Diller to Remove Netflix from Strike Negotiations

Barry Diller, the chairman of IAC and Expedia, as well as a former top executive at Fox, Paramount, and ABC Entertainment, is urging the Hollywood studios to put an end to the dual writers and actors strikes. According to Diller, if the strikes continue, it could have catastrophic consequences for the industry, particularly for legacy …

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