Disney's Star Wars Hotel Was Too Much—Even for Star Wars Fans
With a $6,000 price tag for a family of four, the Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World closes less than two years after opening.
Disney Says DeSantis, Allies Are 'Weaponizing the Power of Government'
The entertainment company says it is being targeted over its opposition to the Parental Rights in Education bill.
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Delivers $100 Million-Plus Debut for Disney's Marvel
The third installment of director James Gunn’s trilogy tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise.
Warner Bros. Discovery Sees Streaming Profits Sooner Than Expected
Despite the success of its streaming business, the media company’s revenue fell in the first quarter.
Ron DeSantis's Oversight Board Sues Disney
The lawsuit marks the latest salvo in the escalating battle between the company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ron DeSantis’s Disney Miscalculation: ‘Disney Is Playing the Long Game’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested it would be a short fight when he first threatened to strip Walt Disney Co. of the power to govern its magic kingdom of theme parks, waterslides and hotels around Orlando. A year later, Mr. DeSantis is enmeshed in a drawn-out conflict with the entertainment giant that has shifted from…
Top ESPN+ Executive Cut in Latest Round of Disney Layoffs
Russell Wolff, a veteran executive who oversaw the ESPN+ streaming service, is among those leaving the company as it pursues its previously unveiled plan to trim 7,000 jobs.
CNBC Anchor Alleged NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Sexually Harassed Her, Prompting His Exit
A lawyer for Hadley Gamble said she filed a sexual harassment and sex discrimination complaint at the company; Mr. Shell has said he had an inappropriate relationship with an employee.
More Activists Lay Down Arms in Battles for Boardroom Control
Planned proxy fights at Disney, Salesforce and Bath & Body Works fizzled after activists agreed to truces.
New CNN Show Won't Be Political, Hosts Gayle King and Charles Barkley Say
Mr. Barkley, an NBA commentator, said the new prime-time show “King Charles” won’t have a partisan stance but will tackle current issues like gun violence.
Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils New ‘Max’ Streaming Service
Business Media & Marketing Platform is combining HBO Max and Discovery+ content
Disney Names Joe Earley Head of Disney+, Hulu
Chief Executive Robert Iger has expressed concern on how much is spent on content.
Ike Perlmutter: Disney Fired Me From Marvel, I Wasn’t Laid Off
WSJ News Exclusive Media & Marketing Disney says chairman’s dismissal was part of cost-cutting plan; he says it was because he clashed with creative executives
Disney CEO Iger Calls DeSantis’s Moves Antibusiness, Anti-Florida
Business Company, state have been clashing since Disney opposed Parental Rights in Education bill last year
There Are Regular Disney Superfans. And Then There Is the 18-Year-Old Who Attends Every Shareholder Meeting.
PEORIA, ARIZ.—Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger has said his top priority is finding his replacement within two years. An 18-year-old Disney superfan from the Phoenix suburbs thinks she would be a strong candidate. And she has already talked to Mr. Iger about the job. What’s News See More What’s News
How Disney Dodged Ron DeSantis and Kept Control of Its Florida Land
Business ‘Disney didn’t do anything secret’ in securing key approvals before governor’s new board gained oversight
TikTok's Behind-the-Scenes Help in Washington: Former Obama, Disney Advisers
Zenia Mucha, Jim Messina and David Plouffe were brought on to advise the video app’s CEO on handling U.S. criticism over its China ties.
Disney Lays Off More Than 300 Streaming-Focused Employees in China
The entertainment company began this week to carry out the first wave of its plan to cut 7,000 jobs.