Amazon.com Inc. launched on Tuesday a slew of new devices and announced a partnership with Walt Disney Co, that includes new products aimed at kids. Among the latest lineup were a smart thermostat, Echo Show 15, a flying indoor security camera by Ring and Glow, a device that allows kids to make video calls. Amazon…
Disney Sues in Los Angeles to Protect Marvel Superhero Franchises
LOS ANGELES—The Walt Disney Company Sept. 24 filed lawsuits in Los Angeles and New York seeking to stop the heirs to Marvel Comics artists and writers from reclaiming rights to characters such as Iron Man, Thor, and Spider-Man, which their relatives helped create. Disney-owned Marvel is aiming to invalidate copyright termination notices served against the…
Is the Disney Store in Crisis? The Reality Behind the Closure of More Than 60 Physical Stores
By Entrepreneur staff This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Last March it was reported that the Disney Store would close more than 60 of its physical stores, only in the United States, during 2021. The chain has complied with its plan and massive closures were announced…
‘Black Widow’ Helps Disney Collect $125 Million in Online Revenue
Walt Disney said in a court filing on Friday that it has garnered $125 million in online revenue from the Marvel superhero film “Black Widow”, three weeks after getting sued by its star Scarlett Johansson. The actress last month sued Disney alleging that the company breached her contract when it offered the movie on streaming…
‘Paw Patrol’ Unleashed: Behind ViacomCBS’s Plan to Take on Disney
When “Paw Patrol: The Movie” hits theaters and the Paramount+ streaming service on Friday, it will kick off one of ViacomCBS’ most ambitious efforts to take on Disney in the streaming wars. The release of the feature film based on the animated children’s series about a group of rescue dogs who protect their community, will…
Disneyland Scraps Fastpass Service, Offers New ‘Lightening Lane’ Access
ANAHEIM—Disneyland fans: Say goodbye to Fastpass. Say hello to Genie. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will introduce a pair of new digital services for park visitors this fall, offering planning tips and—for a $20-per-ticket fee plus additional costs for some rides—access to newly dubbed “Lightning Lanes” allowing…
NTD Business Full Broadcast (Aug. 13)
Consumer sentiment dropped sharply in early August to its lowest level in a decade, could it be a problem down the road? The Walt Disney Company releases its 3rd quarter earnings, and it had a great performance, beating expectations across the board. And Big Pharma is set to get a boost to profits …. from vaccine boosters.
Facts Matter (Aug 5): DOJ Releases New Letter About Durham Probe; Exclusive Interviews With Former AG, DNI
In Florida, 17 people were arrested in an undercover child exploitation sting operation. And among them were 3 employees of Walt Disney World. The Department of Justice just released an update on the Durham investigation. To find out its significance, we interviewed Matt Whitacker, Rick Grennell, and Matt Gaetz. Newly uncovered government documents show that…
Film Review: ‘Jungle Cruise’: Another Hit-and-Miss Disney Theme-Park Adaptation
PG-13 | 2h 7min | Action, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy | 30 July 2021 (USA) Before hitting the mother lode with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, Disney adapted two other theme park attractions into feature films and both failed miserably. “Mission to Mars” (2000) and “The Country Bears” (2002) were loathed by critics and barely dented the box office. Released mere months after…
Walt Disney, Walmart Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for US Employees, Alter Mask Policies
The Walt Disney Co. and Walmart announced new policies late last week that will require nearly every employee working for the companies in the United States to be vaccinated against the CCP virus. Disney’s new measure will give both salaried and non-union hourly employees across the nation 60 days to be compliant, the company said in…
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