Boomerang Boss: CEOs who came back for seconds With his firing and rapid re-hiring, Sam Altman joins a long list of 'boomerang' CEOs, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 28 Nov
Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast Walt Disney has formally began the process of buying Comcast's one-third stake in Hulu, a deal that will give Disney full ownership of the streaming … Business • 02 Nov
From pencil & paper to media giant: 100 years of Disney The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary today, marking the occasion with the release of a short film featuring more than 500 characters from … Business • 16 Oct
Disney plans to double spending on parks over 10 years Walt Disney has said it will nearly double its capital expenditure for the parks business to about $60 billion over the next 10 years. Business • 19 Sep
Movie, business: The new wave of films about firms The business world has long been a rich source of material for Hollywood, with even seemingly obscure stories telling us something about the human condition, … Business • 23 Aug
Disney hikes streaming prices Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the entertainment company faces a "challenging environment" in the near term, but he emphasised progress in cutting costs … Business • 10 Aug
Disney creates task force to explore AI and cut costs Walt Disney has created a task force to study artificial intelligence and how it can be applied across the entertainment conglomerate, even as Hollywood writers … Business • 08 Aug
Disney board extends CEO Iger's contract to 2026 Walt Disney's board has extended chief executive Robert Iger's contract by two years as the experienced leader who came out of retirement in 2022 battles … Business • 13 Jul
Profits fall at Doc McStuffins-maker Brown Bag Films Pre-tax profits at the business that operates multi-award winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films, last year more than halved to €2.42m. Business • 12 Jun
Walt Disney begins second wave of layoffs Walt Disney begins a second wave of layoffs today involving thousands of jobs, as part of efforts to eliminate 7,000 positions and save $5.5 billion … Business • 24 Apr
Disney chief says Florida punishing its free speech Disney chief Robert Iger has said Florida's governor is retaliating against the entertainment giant for exercising its right to free speech in an anti-business move … Disney • 04 Apr
Disney lays off chairman of Marvel Entertainment Walt Disney has laid off Marvel Entertainment Chairman Isaac "Ike" Perlmutter as part of a cost-cutting campaign, a source confirmed today. Business • 29 Mar
Disney to lay off 7,000 workers in major revamp by CEO Walt Disney has announced a sweeping restructuring under recently reinstated CEO Bob Iger, cutting 7,000 jobs as part of an effort to save $5.5 billion … Business • 09 Feb
Disney asks staff to work in office four days a week The Walt Disney Company is asking its employees to spend more time in the office, becoming one of the biggest media companies to join employers … Business • 10 Jan
Ad-supported version of Disney+ service launched The ad-supported version of the Disney+ service launched today, attracting major advertisers from different sectors, bringing in new revenue as Walt Disney strives to push … Business • 08 Dec 22
Disney brings back Iger as CEO in bid to boost growth Bob Iger is returning to Walt Disney as chief executive less than a year after he retired, a surprise comeback that coincides with the entertainment … Business • 21 Nov 22
Disney shares tumble 11% to lowest since March 2020 Shares in Walt Disney tumbled 11% to the lowest since March 2020 today, as ballooning costs at the entertainment giant's fast-growing streaming division cast a … Business • 09 Nov 22
Disney tops Netflix on streaming subscribers Walt Disney has edged past Netflix with a total of 221 million streaming customers and announced it will increase prices for customers who want to … Business • 11 Aug 22
Disney movie to skip French cinemas in streaming row Disney will not release blockbuster animation Strange World in French cinemas, it said Wednesday, in protest against the country's strict streaming rules. News Lens • 08 Jun 22
School boards at centre of US culture wars Across the US, school boards have become the latest battleground in the so-called culture wars - the use of hot-button issues to corral voters into … US • 24 Apr 22
Florida removes Disney's special status in LGBTQ row Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that strips Walt Disney Co of self-governing authority at its Orlando-area parks. World • 22 Apr 22
Disney, Warner, Sony pausing film releases in Russia Hollywood studios Disney, Warner Bros, and Sony Pictures Entertainment said they would pause cinema releases of upcoming films in Russia in response to its invasion … Business • 01 Mar 22
Disney+ streaming growth and park revenue boost shares Walt Disney's Disney+ subscriber growth restored faith in the future of streaming video and strong attendance at US theme parks added lustre to its quarterly … Business • 10 Feb 22
Film & TV projects received €137.1m in credits in 2021 Matt Damon's The Last Duel was one of the big winners in securing movie tax relief from the Revenue Commissioners last year. Business • 18 Jan 22
Disney names Susan Arnold as its first woman chair Walt Disney has named Susan Arnold as its chairman of the board, the first woman to be appointed to the role in the entertainment company's … Business • 02 Dec 21
