Disney’s Magical Cruise Company sails ahead as Disneyland parks struggle retail According to recently filed accounts, Disney’s cruise line sailed past the £1.6bn ($2bn) revenue mark in 2023 for the first time in its 25-year history, thanks to a surge in demand as it emerged from the pandemic. Disney’s filings in the United States don’t disclose the results of all of the businesses it owns and [...]
Peacock TV: Revenue plummets by £100m as European streaming services axed MEDIA The European arm of US streaming giant Peacock TV saw its revenue plummet by more than £100m in the year before it was axed from Sky, according to newly-filed documents.
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox to roll out free Tubi streaming service in UK to rival Disney+ and Netflix MEDIA Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation is set to launch its ad-supported free streaming service, Tubi, in the UK.
Disney helps propel Excel London to year of record-breaking success June 19, 2024 Excel London, the UK's largest exhibition centre, has had a record-breaking year as a surge in visitors boosts its revenue to its highest level ever.
Disney+ price rises help UK sales surge towards £4bn on back of The Bear and Welcome to Wrexham June 4, 2024 The popularity of Disney+ in the UK helped the entertainment giant's sales take a giant leap towards the £4bn mark in the country during its latest financial year.
Super Wings: Maximum Speed review – a colourful distraction May 7, 2024 Super Wings isn’t Pixar and may leave parents a bit detached. However, as a colourful distraction for pre-schoolers, it delivers.
Hollywood strikes ‘groundbreaking’ AI agreement with Sony, Universal, Warner and Disney April 14, 2024 The deal includes Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group.
Disney Plus follows Netflix with password sharing crack down April 5, 2024 Disney Plus, the company's streaming business, is seeking to reverse heavy losses and dwindling subscribers.
Disney gets backing from investors amid boardroom clash with Peltz January 4, 2024 Disney has secured support from activist hedge funds in its battle against billionaire investor Nelson Peltz's attempts at a board coup.
Disney names new chair as home of Mickey Mouse prepares for boardroom battle January 12, 2023 Walt Disney has named Nike veteran Mark Parker as its next chair while snubbing activist investor Nelson Peltz, who the company declined to nominate as a director. This comes after the multimedia giant faced demands from activist investor Peltz for a board seat. Peltz is the head of New York-based Trian Partners, which owns a [...]