Disney is raising the prices of its streaming services, joining competitors such as Apple and Netflix in hiking subscription costs for their streaming platforms. Beginning Oct.21, the cost of an adverstisement-support Disney+ plan will jump from from $9.99 a month to $11.99, while an ad-free plan will rise to $18.99 a month, up from $15.99,…
What to know about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC and the law 02:42 Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner is defending Jimmy Kimmel after the Disney-owned ABC network indefinitely suspended the late-night host from his show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” “Where has all the leadership gone? If not for university presidents, law firm managing partners,…
The death of democracy won’t be televised. The FCC, this administration and spineless media conglomerates like Nexstar and Disney will make sure of that. If “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is over — and I fear there’s no coming back from what Disney did to him on Wednesday — then it’s going to be over the most…
Michael Moriarty is managing director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Here, he is responsible for the overall management of the theme park and its three hotels. Moriarty has worked for The Walt Disney Company for 14 years in various senior roles, including as chief financial officer of Hong Kong Disneyland. As chief financial officer, he…
Walt Disney Co., Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Discovery have sued Chinese AI company MiniMax. The US-based entertainment companies have alleged that the service offered by the AI startup, which is also known as one of China’s ‘Six Tigers’, generates copyrighted characters without permission. Alongside Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, Baichuan Intelligence, StepFun, and 01.AI, Minimax…
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland has shared new concept art of its upcoming Marvel and Pixar attractions. The theme park, which opened on 12 September 2005, announced plans to expand its Marvel experiences during last year’s D23 fan event. Hong Kong Disneyland is adding a new themed area called Stark Expo, as…
Reaction to Donald Trump‘s attendance at the U.S. Open Men’s Final on Sunday just stepped into Center Court. A memo sent to the likes of ESPN and Sky Sports this afternoon from the United States Tennis Association asks “all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or reactions in response to the President’s attendance in any…
Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations by the Federal Trade Commission that the entertainment company facilitated the “unlawful collection” of children’s personal data. In a complaint filed on Tuesday, the FTC said that Disney Worldwide Services and Disney Entertainment Operations — two entities that offer technical support and media content — violated the Children’s…
The man passed out during the Frozen experience (Picture: Li Zhihua/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) A tourist has died at Disneyland in Hong Kong after passing out on its famous Frozen ride. The Filipino man, 53, died after losing consciousness while on the Frozen Ever After ride on Friday. His wife, who was with…
A Hong Kong online jewellery shop sued by The Walt Disney Company for trademark infringement has withdrawn its entire Mickey Mouse-themed collection, despite denying any brand violation. Sateur, operated by Red Earth Group Limited, removed the products after legal advice warned of the potential for a lengthy multimillion-dollar court battle. The company said that, while…