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fromVulture
7 hours ago

Dakota Mortensen Edited Out of Vanderpump Villa

Disney canceled Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette and Dakota Mortensen will be edited out of Vanderpump Villa.
#openai
fromFuturism
8 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

fromExchangewire
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Digest: OpenAI Extends Ad Pilot Beyond April; X Ad Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge; Disney+ Seals RTVE Fast-Stream Deal

Film
fromDefector
1 week ago

Now That OpenAI Has Terminated Sora, How Will I Have This Blog Read To Me By An Uncanny Buxom Mike Wazowski? | Defector

OpenAI has discontinued its Sora text-to-video generator app after four months, halting a major partnership with Disney.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

OpenAI kills Sora, becomes product assassin

OpenAI has discontinued the Sora video creation tool shortly after promoting its safe use and signing a deal with Disney.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
4 days ago

OpenAI's Video AI Platform Sora Was Costing It $1 Million A Day

OpenAI's video app Sora is shutting down after losing $1 million daily and declining from 1 million to under 500,000 users.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: OpenAI Extends Ad Pilot Beyond April; X Ad Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge; Disney+ Seals RTVE Fast-Stream Deal

OpenAI extends its ad pilot internationally, while a lawsuit against X over an ad boycott is dismissed, and Disney+ strikes a streaming deal with RTVE.
Film
fromDefector
1 week ago

Now That OpenAI Has Terminated Sora, How Will I Have This Blog Read To Me By An Uncanny Buxom Mike Wazowski? | Defector

OpenAI has discontinued its Sora text-to-video generator app after four months, halting a major partnership with Disney.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

OpenAI kills Sora, becomes product assassin

OpenAI has discontinued the Sora video creation tool shortly after promoting its safe use and signing a deal with Disney.
Music production
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 hours ago

Walt Disney Records releases country-inspired album based on classic Disney movie songs

Walt Disney Records releases 'Main Street Country,' featuring country artists reimagining Disney songs.
LA Kings
fromEngadget
23 hours ago

Star Wars animated series 'Maul: Shadow Lord' season 2 confirmed

Maul: Shadow Lord will return for a second season, confirming the popularity of the character.
#hannah-montana
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Sequins, sing-alongs and scarves: Inside the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' premiere

Miley Cyrus celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' with a special documentary reflecting on its cultural impact and ongoing relevance.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Sweet Niblets, Hannah Montana Is Back

Miley Cyrus returns to the Hannah Montana set for a 20th-anniversary special premiering on Disney+ March 24, featuring her parents and interviews reflecting on the show's cultural impact.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Sequins, sing-alongs and scarves: Inside the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' premiere

Miley Cyrus celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' with a special documentary reflecting on its cultural impact and ongoing relevance.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Sweet Niblets, Hannah Montana Is Back

Miley Cyrus returns to the Hannah Montana set for a 20th-anniversary special premiering on Disney+ March 24, featuring her parents and interviews reflecting on the show's cultural impact.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Why Disney's parks business could boom this year despite the Iran war rocking the economy

Analysts predict that Disney's parks will remain money-printing machines, with attendance at Disneyland and Disney World expected to rebound after a slight dip last fiscal year.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Is Disney's Dividend Safe? A $50M Settlement and a New CEO Put It to the Test

Disney's dividend is currently sustainable despite recent financial challenges and a history of suspension.
Paris food
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Humor
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Awkward moment crows RIP out Rapunzel's hair at Tokyo Disney Sea

Rapunzel's animatronic figure at Tokyo Disney Sea was interrupted by crows pulling her hair while she continued to sing.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Disney Receives Upgrade and Is Historically Cheap Even in Harsh Scenarios

Raymond James upgraded Disney's rating to Outperform, citing attractive entry points for long-term investors amid a 13.06% year-to-date stock decline.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Disney Reportedly Interested in Buying Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Disney is reportedly interested in acquiring Epic Games to deepen their existing relationship and integrate Disney IP into Fortnite.
Snowboarding
fromVulture
3 days ago

Olaf Has Fallen

Disney's life-size Olaf robot debuted in November but malfunctioned and 'died' just days after its launch at Disneyland Paris.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Remember That Robot Olaf Disney Was So Proud of? It Just Wiped Out So Hard That His Carrot Nose Went Clattering Across the Pavement

Disney's Olaf robot fell during a performance at Disneyland Paris, disappointing guests after much anticipation.
Humor
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Disney's AI Olaf Falls Down Dead In Front Of A Crowd Of Children

Disney has introduced a life-size Olaf animatronic that interacts with guests, but it malfunctioned dramatically at Disneyland Paris.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Disney Is Down 25%, but the Worst Might Not Be Over

Disney's stock has declined significantly due to challenges in linear TV, rising costs, and reduced park attendance, now trading around $92.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Unapologetically schmaltzy': How Love Story became Disney+'s most-streamed drama ever

Love Story, a melodrama about Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr., becomes Disney+'s most streamed drama, captivating audiences with its portrayal of Camelot's myth.
#josh-damaro
fromFortune
1 week ago
Tech industry

The 3 big bad news items of new Disney CEO's first week on the job | Fortune

Tech industry
fromFortune
1 week ago

The 3 big bad news items of new Disney CEO's first week on the job | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro aims to unify Disney's offerings, but key partnerships, including one with OpenAI, have collapsed, complicating his leadership debut.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Josh D'Amaro faces crises with OpenAI's Sora shutdown and Epic's layoffs, impacting Disney's future plans and investments in AI and metaverse.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

British start-up Comixit lands Disney deal to bring Mickey Mouse to mobile

Disney has shaped imaginations for generations. Bringing its characters into a modern, mobile-first format allows us to make reading engaging again.
London startup
#miley-cyrus
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Miley Cyrus thanks 'Hannah Montana' fans with Disney+ 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special'

Miley Cyrus celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' with a special to thank fans for their support.
NYC music
fromBustle
1 week ago

The 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary Special Hit All The Right Notes - Except 1

Miley Cyrus celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a special on Disney+, revisiting iconic moments and performances from the show.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Miley Cyrus thanks 'Hannah Montana' fans with Disney+ 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special'

Miley Cyrus celebrates the 20th anniversary of 'Hannah Montana' with a special to thank fans for their support.
NYC music
fromBustle
1 week ago

The 'Hannah Montana' 20th Anniversary Special Hit All The Right Notes - Except 1

Miley Cyrus celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a special on Disney+, revisiting iconic moments and performances from the show.
Intellectual property law
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: TikTok Ads to Get More Disruptive; OpenAI Shuts Down Sora; Anthropic Faces the Pentagon in Court

TikTok introduces new ad formats to enhance brand visibility, while OpenAI ends its Sora tool and partnership with Disney.
#moana
DC food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Is the live-action 'Moana' a new low for Disney remakes? Why the internet dubbed it 'the most insulting one so far'

Disney's live-action remakes, including Moana, face criticism for lacking originality and vibrancy compared to the animated classics.
DC food
fromInverse
1 week ago

Marvel's Most Underrated Series Is Coming Back For Season 2

Wonder Man Season 2 has been confirmed, continuing the story of Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery as they navigate challenges in Hollywood.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Punisher's one-off TV special hits Disney+ on May 12

The Punisher: One Last Kill premieres on May 12, just one week after the season two finale of Daredevil: Born Again. This special is co-written by Jon Bernthal, who has portrayed the character for a decade, and is described as a love letter to The Punisher.
DC food
DC food
fromInverse
1 week ago

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Is Finally Coming Back - Here's What You Need To Know

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 premieres on March 24 with eight episodes, featuring a crackdown on vigilantes led by Wilson Fisk as mayor.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Picking Up the Rubble from the 'Mormon Wives' Slash 'Bachelorette' Explosion

After the video was shared (aka, leaked), ABC pulled the plug, which will cost them up to tens of millions of dollars. Earlier this week, People reported that filming of Season 5 had been halted due to an incident between Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen -whom she shares one-year-old son, Ever-involving 'domestic assault' allegations from both sides.
Television
Television
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Roku's ad-free streaming service was already a great deal - now it's adding Disney movies

Roku's Howdy streaming service offers ad-free viewing for $3 a month with plans to add content from Disney and Warner Bros.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Why is the 'Bachelorette' canceled? A guide to the Taylor Frankie Paul controversy

Disney has decided to shelve the new season of 'The Bachelorette' due to a recently surfaced video of violence involving a cast member.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Bachelorette bet big on controversy. Is it any surprise it blew up in their faces?

Disney's decision to cast Taylor Frankie Paul in The Bachelorette led to a domestic violence scandal, resulting in the show's cancellation and significant financial loss.
LA Clippers
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

NEW TRAILER: Tween soccer drama 'O11CE' returns after six-year break

O11CE returns for a fourth season on Disney+ with original stars mentoring a new generation of soccer players at their academy.
Television
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like 'Verts' short-form video feed | TechCrunch

Disney+ launches Verts, a TikTok-like short-form video feed on mobile apps, featuring clips from its content library to increase engagement and content discovery.
Television
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

His portrait of MLK in a hoodie went viral. Now he shares a message in his Downtown Disney art

They had to learn how to read drawings upside down, because they weren't allowed to sit next to the white clients. So I was incorporating things like the half doorway to symbolize their struggle. The tower is a nod to five Black architects, trailblazers whose creations sometimes went unnoticed or overlooked.
Arts
DC food
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Jessica Jones joins the fray in Daredevil: Born Again trailer

Daredevil: Born Again season two features an expanded cast including Jessica Jones, Bullseye, and new characters, premiering March 24, 2026, six months after Fisk declared martial law in New York City.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Children's and Family Emmy Awards held in NYC; Disney shatters record for most nominations

The Children's and Family Emmy Awards celebrated children's entertainment excellence, with Disney receiving 102 nominations and Bill Nye receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Star Wars' Most Controversial Canceled Movie Keeps Getting Weirder

Disney rejected The Hunt for Ben Solo, halting plans to resurrect the character after 2.5 years of development with Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh.
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Disney earns most nominations for 37th GLAAD Media Awards

The Walt Disney Company received 30 nominations—the most of any network or platform—at GLAAD's 37th Annual Media Awards.
Business
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Disneyland fans don't love' Millennium Falcon ride new Disney CEO plans to change that

Josh D'Amaro is redesigning Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with a Mandalorian and Grogu overlay to give every rider agency and increase guest love.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

From Aurora To Raya, These 13 Disney-Inspired Baby Names Are Getting Popular

One of the original Disney princesses, Aurora is the official name of Sleeping Beauty. Meaning "dawn," it sounds so whimsical and regal - it's honestly hard to imagine anyone using the name without a Disney connection. It's definitely rising in popularity, too: In 2020, Aurora was #35 on the top 1000 baby names for girls in the U.S. In 2024, it hit #16.
Film
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI

Disney accuses ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 of using a pirated library of Disney characters and sent a cease-and-desist over copyrighted content.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Disney's 'ZOMBIES' and 'Descendants' stars reprise roles in 'Locker Diaries'

In the new short-form anthology series "Locker Diaries," stars from popular Disney Channel franchises, including "ZOMBIES," "Descendants" and "Phineas and Ferb," reprise their roles in weekly episodes. Leaning into the vertical viewing format of digital platforms, "Locker Diaries" offers fans a look into the hallways and lives of their favorite characters, framed through their locker doors. "With each locker door opening, a new bite-sized adventure is revealed - ranging from dramatic to funny to spooky and surprising," reads the synopsis.
Television
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Ex-Disney CEO says hardest part of his career was working with 'pig' Harvey Weinstein

Michael Eisner described working with Harvey Weinstein as the hardest part of his Disney tenure, calling Weinstein dishonest, rude, and contractually unreliable.
Film
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Adopted at 6, She Legally Changed Her Name - and Chose a Disney Princess

An adopted foster-care child chose the name Jasmin inspired by Princess Jasmine, finding identity, resilience, and comfort in the film.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

LeBron, Zhuri James featured on 'Cartoonified! with Phineas and Ferb'

LeBron James and daughter Zhuri appear in Cartoonified! with Phineas and Ferb, completing a 300-point trick shot and prompting a request to cartoonify Luka Doncic.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Expert-approved Ways to Save Money on a Walt Disney World or Disneyland Vacation

Timing visits, using seasonal promotions and discounts, and planning flights and accommodations strategically can significantly reduce the cost of a Disney vacation.
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Experience Disney's 'Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special' at home

Disney's Descendants and ZOMBIES franchises toured together in the Worlds Collide concert, now available as a Disney Channel special, Disney+ stream, and live album.
#doctor-who
#executive-compensation
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I reported directly to Josh D'Amaro at Disney. Here's what he taught me.

Josh D'Amaro rose through Disney over nearly 30 years to CEO, leading with calm, common-sense leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
#ceo-succession
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

You've vanquished your rival in a CEO succession race. Now, how do you lead them? | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

You've vanquished your rival in a CEO succession race. Now, how do you lead them? | Fortune

Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Disney+ loses access to Dolby Vision and HDR10+ in some European countries

Disney+ subscribers in several European countries currently lack Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, with HDR10 listed as default and a possible legal injunction implicated.
Books
fromInverse
1 month ago

Disney Is Really Trying To Make 'Eragon' Happen

Disney+ is developing a live-action Eragon series with Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing as co-showrunners, adapting Christopher Paolini's young adult fantasy.
fromVulture
1 month ago

It's Time to Raise the Curtain on The Muppet Show Again

hitting a big red reset button, which turns out to be just what the franchise needed. Executive-produced by Seth Rogen, this Muppet Show plays like an episode of the classic variety series, which premiered 50 years ago, right down to the theme song, the practical effects, and Statler and Waldorf heckling about its very faithful rebootiness: "If it ain't broke -" "They are broke! That's why they're doing it!" Har har har!
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

'The Muppet Show' returns for new adventures, featuring Sabrina Carpenter

If you watched "The Muppets" in decades past, you'd see such stars as Rita Moreno, Elton John and Liza Minnelli. Now, 50 year later, it's time to play the music and it's time to light the lights again! Kermit and company are back on stage at the Muppet Theatre with Kermit once again the consummate host, a modern day Ed Sullivan if you will. Or as Kermit suggested, "Maybe there's a young host you could compare me to? Maybe one of the Jimmys?"
Television
#muppet-show
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Disney theme parks are taking a hit as international tourists skip the U.S.

Disney posted stronger-than-expected Q1 revenue and EPS driven by parks and two billion-dollar films, but warned of softer Q2 park performance, sending shares down.
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