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Disney invests $1 bn in OpenAI, to license characters for Sora video tool

As part of the licensing deal, Sora and ChatGPT Images will start generating videos using licensed Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Mufasa, from early next year

Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel show as pressure built on multiple fronts

The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration

Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sue China's MiniMax over copyright violation

Disney, Universal, Warner Bros Discovery sue China's MiniMax for copyright infringement

Warner Bros sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Bugs Bunny

It's the third big Hollywood studio to sue Midjourney in Los Angeles federal court after Disney and Universal filed a joint lawsuit in June

Disney fined $10 mn by FTC for allowing data collection on kids under 13

The Walt Disney Co. will pay a USD 10 million fine to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit alleging it allowed personal data to be collected on kids under 13, violating federal law. The FTC said Tuesday Disney violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, which requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parents' consent before collecting personal information of children under 13. According to the complaint, Disney failed to properly label some videos that it uploaded to YouTube as Made for Kids. The mislabeling allowed Disney, through YouTube, to collect personal data from children under 13 viewing child-directed videos and use that data for targeted advertising to children, the FTC said. That's because, since the videos weren't labeled as being for kids, they included targeted advertising. Representatives for Disney did not immediately return a message for comment. Google, the parent company of YouTube, agreed to pay USD 170 million in a similar settlem

Marvel's Ironheart kicks off with a bang: Where to watch the new series

Part 1 of Marvel's much-anticipated Ironheart series premiered yesterday, June 24, marking the debut of a brand-new superhero adventure in the Marvel universe

Disney, Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have enter the legal battle over generative AI. Filed in federal district court in Los Angeles, the complaint claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios to generate and distribute "endless unauthorised copies" of their famed characters, such as Darth Vader from Star Wars and the Minions from Despicable Me. "Midjourney is the quintessential copyright free-rider and a bottomless pit of plagiarism. Piracy is piracy, and whether an infringing image or video is made with AI or another technology does not make it any less infringing," the companies state in the complaint. The studios also claimed the San Francisco-based AI company ignored their requests to stop infringing on their copyrighted works and to take technological measures to halt such image generation. Midjourney did not .

Disney earnings soar on resilient streaming growth, US parks revenue

"Despite questions around any macroeconomic uncertainty or the impact of competition, I'm encouraged by the strength and resilience of our business," Disney CEO Bob Iger said

JioStar revenue hits Rs 10,006 cr; JioHotstar crosses 100 mn paid user

JioStar, the joint venture created after the merger of the media business of Reliance and the India business of global media giant Walt Disney, on Friday reported revenues of Rs 10,006 crore with pre-tax earnings of Rs 774 crore. JioHotstar, which was launched after the merger of two leading OTT platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar on February 14, 2025, crossed 100 million paid user milestone within five weeks, according to earnings statement from Realiance Industries. "JioHotstar served 503 million MAUs (monthly active users) in the month of Mar '25 driven by key sporting events such as ICC Champions Trophy, IPL and India's largest digital content library of greater than 320K hours," it said. JioStar's linear TV network occupied 34 per cent of the market share across TV entertainment and reached over 760 million monthly viewers across the country. Reliance Industries (RIL), the Walt Disney Company and Viacom 18 Media Private had announced the merger of their TV and digital ...

Did Disney swipe Moana's story? $10 billion lawsuit by animator says 'yes'

Animator Buck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, alleging the studio copied his screenplay for Bucky to create the hit animated films Moana and its sequel

Disney donates $15 million to LA fire relief and rebuilding efforts

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the company committed to donate $15 million "for initial and immediate response and rebuilding efforts"

Walt Disney, Fubo near deal to merge their online live TV businesses

As part of the transaction, Disney will fold its Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo, creating a new venture that will be 70 per cent owned by Disney and the rest by Fubo

Singapore Disney Cruise 2025: Bookings open, prices start at Rs 65,000

The official Disney Cruise Line website lists pricing starting at $958 (Rs 80,877) for a three-night trip for two adults

Disney settles lawsuit for $43 million over alleged gender pay disparity

As part of the settlement, Disney has agreed to retain a labour economist for three years to analyse pay equity

Premium content production needs to be democratised: JioStar's Uday Shankar

We deliver the largest share of audiences on TV (110 channels such as Colors and Star Plus, 32 per cent viewership)

Mufasa the Lion King Hindi trailer: SRK and Sons take over the voices

The almost 2-minute trailer of Mufasa: The Lion King is out. It featured the voices of Shah Rukh Khan as Mufasa, his son Aryan as Simba, and AbRam Khan, as the voice of Mufasa as a cub

Reliance, Disney complete merger; form Rs 70,352 crore joint venture

Reliance Industries holds a 16.34 per cent stake in the JV, while its step-down unit Viacom18 holds 46.82 per cent and Disney the rest 36.84 per cent

Disney Hotstar head Sajith Sivanandan quits after merger with Reliance

After the merger, Disney and Reliance will together have more than 100 TV channels and two streaming apps

Major shakeup at Disney: New chair named, CEO replacement coming soon

Disney is navigating major changes in entertainment as streaming, led by Disney+ turning profitable, thrives, while the movie industry faces a downturn

Disney to announce next CEO in early 2026, names James Gorman as new chair

The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year. The entertainment giant also announced that it anticipates naming its new CEO in early 2026. Gorman will become chairman on January 2, 2025. He will succeed Mark Parker, who is leaving after serving on Disney's board for nine years. Gorman is currently chair of Disney's succession planning committee. He serves as executive chairman at Morgan Stanley, but will be stepping down from that post at the end of the year. The Disney Board has benefited tremendously from James Gorman's expertise and guidance, and we are lucky to have him as our next Chairman particularly as the Board continues to move forward with the succession process, Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement on Monday.