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Entertainment
Variety reported Disney has struck a new licensing deal with Netflix that adds selected titles for limited windows and multiyear runs, including Ice Age, Will Trent, Shifting Gears, Tracker, Felicity, and Percy Jackson.
Entertainment
The Wall Street Journal reports the reorganization is expected to consolidate divisions, leaving fewer TV brands and jobs.
Entertainment
A September 29 post says the cuts affected marketing, casting and television, as well as corporate finance and studio operations.
World & Business
Business Insider reports the cuts follow earlier rounds in April and July, both since D'Amaro became CEO in mid-March.
Entertainment
Deadline reports that the cuts are largely in tech and HR under CEO Josh D’Amaro.
Technology
Business Insider reported on X that Disney encouraged employees to use chatbots to help craft their self-assessments for annual reviews.
World & Business
Business Insider reports that Disney encouraged employees to use chatbots to help craft their self-assessments for annual reviews.
Entertainment
Variety spoke with the former Disney CEO about his book and his resentment over what Chapek describes as Iger’s campaign to oust him.
Entertainment
A September 28 post says Disney approved the animated series’ revival and showed a first look at its hero.
Entertainment
Deadline reports that the ‘Prey’ director is attached to the original project. Empire says Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf are handling the script, based on Trachtenberg’s idea.
Entertainment
Deadline reports the multiyear deal will have Levy and 21 Laps develop and produce series across Disney Entertainment’s platforms and brands. TheWrap says it begins in 2027.
Entertainment
Deadline reports that the planned re-release may include a scene featuring Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple among its added footage.
Entertainment
One user criticized Disney over the reported pairing of the Spider-Man trilogy director with writer Simon Kinberg.
Entertainment
Variety reports that the re-release topped new films with $26 million domestically. BORReport estimates it earned another $60 million internationally.
Entertainment
Nerdist reports that director Jon Turteltaub said both he and Disney approved a script and that the third film is happening.
Technology
The standalone premium plans rose by $2.50, while the ad-supported Disney+/Hulu bundle remains $12.99 and now costs just 50 cents more than either service alone.
Entertainment
The Los Angeles Times reports a $2.50 increase for each standalone plan, while the ad-free bundle of both services rises to $21.99 a month.
Entertainment
TheWrap reports that Rogen will also executive produce the series for Point Grey Pictures, with original creator Tad Stones consulting.
Entertainment
FrameCrave, citing Variety, claims Zendaya has been cast in Disney’s adaptation. BuzzCrave_ gives a different status, saying she is reportedly in advanced talks.
