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Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Business

Netflix (NFLX) Could Have 15% Upside Now That WBD Deal Is Off the Table

Media industry

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Billionaires Snatch Up Netflix Stock Again After Warner Bros Deal Loss

Hedge funds increased Netflix positions significantly after the collapse of its Warner Bros. acquisition, anticipating a re-rating of the company's valuation.

Netflix (NFLX) Could Have 15% Upside Now That WBD Deal Is Off the Table

Netflix's stock has potential upside of 14.6% as it shifts focus from acquisitions to subscriber growth and margin expansion.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

Video games

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Marketing tech

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

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East Bay real estate

The quiet suburban Calif. street where Disney is the landlord

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Media industry

Disney Is Planning to Lay Off 1,000 Employees Under Its New CEO. Who's On the Chopping Block?

Django

Disney's Stock Is A Dog

Disney's stock is down 17% this year, reflecting challenges under new CEO Josh D'Amaro and a struggling business model.

European startups

fromThe Verge

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Josh D'Amaro faces crises with OpenAI's Sora shutdown and Epic's layoffs, impacting Disney's future plans and investments in AI and metaverse.

Video games

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Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.

Ad Tech Briefing: Disney and Mediaocean sound the death knell for the I/O

Disney and Mediaocean's partnership aims to streamline ad purchasing through Prisma Direct, reducing inefficiencies and costs in the media supply chain.

East Bay real estate

fromSFGATE

The quiet suburban Calif. street where Disney is the landlord

Disney secretly owns homes on Keystone Street, creating a perfect suburban environment used for productions and corporate housing.

fromEntrepreneur

Disney Is Planning to Lay Off 1,000 Employees Under Its New CEO. Who's On the Chopping Block?

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, primarily in its consolidated marketing department, to adapt to reduced streaming profits.

Django

Disney's Stock Is A Dog

European startups

fromThe Verge

Disney's big bets on the metaverse and AI slop aren't going so well

Josh D'Amaro faces crises with OpenAI's Sora shutdown and Epic's layoffs, impacting Disney's future plans and investments in AI and metaverse.

Television

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.

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Media industry

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

Television

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Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.

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The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

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Disney Deal Shows the Way for Responsible AI Development

Arts and entertainment are essential to society, and AI companies face legal challenges for using copyrighted works without permission.

Hollywood layoffs 2026: Disney, Sony, Bad Robot slash jobs in a bruising week for the entertainment industry

Hollywood is experiencing significant layoffs, with over 1,000 jobs cut from major studios and production companies due to industry volatility.

Design

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A Picture Worth a Thousand Pixels: Turning Disneyland Paris into a Canvas

Architecture in curated environments like Disneyland Paris must perform and communicate effectively through innovative facade designs.

Social media marketing

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Creatorverse: More Relaxed Brand Standards Can Lead to Big Rewards

Brands benefit from trusting creators and allowing them creative freedom in content creation.

Tech industry

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Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.

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Legendary Disney composer Alan Menken on winning Oscars, Razzies and his filthy' rock musical

In early 1991, the composer Alan Menken took a keyboard to St Vincent's hospital in New York to visit his friend and creative partner, the lyricist Howard Ashman. Ashman was in the final stages of Aids-related illness, but was determined to finish his work on Disney's Aladdin.

Music production

Independent films

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20 Years Later, The Next Marvel Phase Could Break The X-Men Curse

Marvel's upcoming events, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, will transition focus from Avengers to X-Men, introducing a new era for the MCU.

NYC music

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Billionaire investor Ackman makes $64bn bid for Universal Music Group

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes a $64 billion takeover of Universal Music Group, aiming to enhance its valuation and earnings.

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Rick Scott trashes Disney as "woke" then gets caught living his best Mickey Mouse life - Queerty

Scott fanned the flames against Disney's opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ laws, stating he would not visit the park with his grandkids 'anytime soon.'

Right-wing politics

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Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

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Media industry

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Artificial intelligence

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1 week ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

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Media industry

OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.

YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, enhancing audience connections and engagement.

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YouTube, CBS Sports and The Walt Disney Company are among the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Award Winners

Brands are reshaping video and TV through storytelling, collaboration, and technology, focusing on emotional narratives and creator partnerships.

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Television

A 'Star Wars' and 'Top Gun' producer is joining the micro drama craze. Read his pitch deck.

Micro dramas are evolving with VeYou, an app aiming to elevate the format with high-quality storytelling and AI-driven effects.

Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav's $887 million 'extraordinary' golden parachute gets ripped by proxy advisory firm ISS | Fortune

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) stated that support for the 'extraordinary golden parachute' proposal, valued at $886.8 million for CEO David Zaslav, was not warranted due to excessive compensation concerns.

Business

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Disney unveils 2026 Legends: Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson among icons to be honored

The Walt Disney Company announced its 2026 class of Disney Legends, honoring influential figures like Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, and Dwayne Johnson.

Careers

Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro once planned to be a sculptor. He admits saying 'I don't know' is one most important phrases in his career | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro, former chairman of Disney Experiences, became Disney CEO on March 18, after nearly three decades with the company, transitioning from a planned career as a sculptor to business leadership.

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Disney breaks News & Documentary Emmy record with 96 nominations

The Walt Disney Company received a record 96 Emmy nominations, with National Geographic leading with 51 nominations and ABC News earning 47 nominations.

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The Obamas diversify their multi-million dollar media portfolio: Netflix, celebrity podcasts, and now, Broadway

The Obamas have successfully transitioned from politics to a thriving media empire, including a new Broadway production of the play Proof.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Publicis Acquires 160/90 to Expand Sports Marketing; Universal Music Gets 55bn Takeover Bid; Netflix Launches Kids Gaming App

Publicis acquires 160/90 to enhance sports marketing, while Ackman targets Universal Music Group with a €55bn takeover bid.

fromInman

Instagram, Google and Disney reveal new discovery tools

Platforms are tightening control over visibility, impacting how users engage and find content online.

Disney Has a Narrative Problem and Wall Street Is Calling It Out

Walt Disney's stock is down significantly, but analysts predict potential growth driven by new leadership and improved profitability in streaming and experiences.

Fox is the latest to add prediction markets as a new 'data layer' for news coverage

Fox Corporation partners with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data into its cable networks, enhancing reporting with real-time forecasts.

1 month ago

Disney Bull vs Bear: What Big Changes at the Entertainment Giant Really Mean for Investors

The Disney Experiences segment just delivered record quarterly revenue of $10.006 billion, and D'Amaro built that machine. The segment generated $9.99 billion in full-year operating income for FY2025, making it the company's most profitable division. A CEO whose fingerprints are all over that result is not a liability.

Business intelligence

Television

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1 month ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.

fromPsychology Today

4 weeks ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.

Today's Bob Iger's last day leading Disney. Here's what comes next at the company worth $176 billion | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, replacing Bob Iger who steps down eight months early while remaining as senior advisor and board member.

Before Disney named a new CEO, it made sure the CFO was staying | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, with CFO Hugh Johnston's contract extended to ensure financial stability during leadership transition.

Business

Disney's Bob Iger achieves a key feat for any outgoing CEO: giving his successor a clean slate | Fortune

Today's Bob Iger's last day leading Disney. Here's what comes next at the company worth $176 billion | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, replacing Bob Iger who steps down eight months early while remaining as senior advisor and board member.

Before Disney named a new CEO, it made sure the CFO was staying | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO, succeeding Bob Iger, with CFO Hugh Johnston's contract extended to ensure financial stability during leadership transition.

Business

Disney's Bob Iger achieves a key feat for any outgoing CEO: giving his successor a clean slate | Fortune

Consultants, Disney is looking to hire you

Disney is hiring a VP for its Workforce of the Future team to advise on talent strategy, requiring 10+ years of consulting or HR experience with a salary range of $284,900 to $348,100.

Josh D'Amaro Takes Over as Disney CEO Today. These Are the Biggest Challenges He's Facing.

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro must develop cross-platform franchises, expand video games, and decide whether to divest declining TV networks like ESPN to revitalize stagnant stock performance.

Business

New Disney CEO pick Josh D'Amaro means the company's future isn't in streaming, after all

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Josh D'Amaro Takes Over as Disney CEO Today. These Are the Biggest Challenges He's Facing.

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro must develop cross-platform franchises, expand video games, and decide whether to divest declining TV networks like ESPN to revitalize stagnant stock performance.

Business

New Disney CEO pick Josh D'Amaro means the company's future isn't in streaming, after all

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Arts

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as its new CEO

Business

Disney's new CEO will have to do something harder than run the company. He'll have to be the face of it

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Arts

Disney names Josh D'Amaro as its new CEO

Business

Disney's new CEO will have to do something harder than run the company. He'll have to be the face of it

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Disney CEO Bob Iger's Empire of Tech | Fortune

Bob Iger leads Disney Imagineering in developing advanced VR, robotics, and themed-park technologies to create immersive experiences and drive future park innovation and revenue.

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1 month ago

Ex-Disney CEO says hardest part of his career was working with 'pig' Harvey Weinstein

Michael Eisner described working with Harvey Weinstein as the hardest part of his Disney tenure, calling Weinstein dishonest, rude, and contractually unreliable.

Disney's Star Wars has new leaders who face both big opportunities and traps

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down; Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will co-lead Lucasfilm and must revive and safeguard the Star Wars franchise.

Disney reeled in record streaming profits, boosted by price hikes

Disney's streaming services posted record quarterly profits driven primarily by subscription price increases despite stagnant US streaming viewership.

Read the memo Disney sent employees as it said Josh D'Amaro would be its next CEO

Josh D'Amaro will become The Walt Disney Company's next CEO effective March 18, succeeding Bob Iger after a board-led selection process.

Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro stands to make $45 million but he'll also get something priceless-a 'clean break' with Bob Iger | Fortune

Josh D'Amaro becomes Disney CEO with a $45 million grant and will lead while Bob Iger transitions off the executive committee and exits by year-end.

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Business

Disney's next CEO often dresses like Bob Iger. Is it a good idea to copy your boss's style?

Business

I reported directly to Josh D'Amaro at Disney. Here's what he taught me.

Business

Disney's next CEO often dresses like Bob Iger. Is it a good idea to copy your boss's style?

Business

I reported directly to Josh D'Amaro at Disney. Here's what he taught me.

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Disney's latest earnings show why Josh D'Amaro is widely viewed as the CEO frontrunner

Josh D'Amaro appears to be the frontrunner in the race to be Disney's next CEO, and the Mouse House's latest quarterly earnings showed why. Disney's experiences business, which D'Amaro oversees, is the backbone of a company that's being weighed down by the struggling pay-TV business and isn't yet lifted up by its streaming profits. And when that part of the business sneezes, the stock catches a cold.

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