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Lavish animation is designed to celebrate studio’s past century without ruffling contemporary feathers
In his second act, Bob Iger must overcome streaming losses and investor pressure to pull off a new era of creativity
Film company’s logo was visible in mock-ups of movie illustrations featuring users’ pets
Wall Street is pushing media groups to curb profligate spending and focus on streaming profits
Broadcaster teams up with casino group Penn to launch an app designed to crack duopoly of DraftKings and FanDuel
Industry contending with shrinking budgets races to make up for lost time ahead of crucial season
Chief executive says studios will make less content but concentrate on quality after ‘losing focus’
Loss of IPL cricket streaming rights and global restructuring means a deal may be done
Offer of $8.6bn is expected to start heated valuation negotiations between the two media groups
And a regime shift in risk-adjusted returns
Disney’s move to consider selling all or part of Indian operations points to a broader trend among the studios
Bob Iger has hinted a sale of TV networks is possible, but he must hope Nelson Peltz does not have something more drastic in mind
Veteran activist investor has increased Trian’s stake in US entertainment group since burying hatchet in February
Writers are back to work and striking actors may cut a deal soon but Hollywood is tightening its belt
US entertainment group has exclusive rights to broadcast the tournament
Under 2019 agreement both companies agreed that either side could initiate a sale or purchase of all of company from January 2024
Disney and Comcast prepare for battle over the price of full ownership of the streaming service
After investing in streaming, media groups are looking to offload traditional broadcasting operations
Division’s importance has grown amid problems with Disney+, broadcast and cable businesses
Stand-off which left millions without premium live sports was seen as test for the future of cable business
The stand-off between the companies has left millions of US households unable to watch live sports
Media company gives some tournament participants access to matches amid battle with Charter over fees
Sports fans in the US are losing out because of a clash over cable and internet
Highly prized pieces include Gérald Genta’s Mickey Mouse designs and Audemars Piguet’s Marvel limited editions
Problems are piling up at Disney faster than the new old CEO can fix them
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