Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC lawsuit over collecting kids' data

Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC lawsuit over collecting kids’ data

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…

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Hong Kong jeweller removes Mickey Mouse collection amid Disney trademark lawsuit

Hong Kong jeweller removes Mickey Mouse collection amid Disney trademark lawsuit

A Hong Kong online jewellery shop sued by The Walt Disney Company for trademark infringement has withdrawn its entire Mickey Mouse-themed collection, despite denying any brand violation.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…

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'Theres pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel': Gal Gadot explains why Snow White flopped at box office

‘Theres pressure on celebrities to speak against Israel’: Gal Gadot explains why Snow White flopped at box office

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): ‘Wonder Woman’ actress Gal Gadot shared her perspective on why Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ remake underperformed at the box office, reported Variety. During a recent appearance on the Israeli TV program ‘The A Talks,’ as quoted by Variety, Gadot said ‘Snow White’s’ poor box office performance was partially because…

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Gina Carano

Mandalorian Star Gina Carano Thanks Elon Musk As She Settles Disney Lawsuit

Actor Gina Carano has publicly thanked Elon Musk after settling her high-profile lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, which alleged she was wrongfully fired from The Mandalorian over her social media posts. The lawsuit, funded by Musk’s X Corp, was dismissed this week after both sides reached an undisclosed agreement. Newsweek contacted Disney and Lucasfilm for…

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How Netflix won the streaming wars.

How Netflix won the streaming wars.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Approximately two months ago, Disney closed a deal with Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, that sealed Hulu’s fate. The House of Mouse owned a majority stake in the junior streamer, but Comcast retained…

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Disney is Nixing the Standalone Hulu App

Disney is Nixing the Standalone Hulu App

Disney is eliminating the standalone Hulu app, reports Variety. Rather than separate Hulu and Disney+ apps, Disney plans to offer a unified streaming app that includes both services. The new app will debut in 2026, and while it will include both Disney+ and Hulu, customers will still able to buy standalone subscriptions to each service….

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