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Children's and Family Emmy Awards held in NYC; Disney shatters record for most nominations
The Walt Disney Company shattered the record for most nominations, receiving 102.
Children's and Family Emmy Awards held in NYC; Disney shatters record for most nominations
The Walt Disney Company shattered the record for most nominations, receiving 102.
I've visited Disney World in every season — winter is my favorite
I've visited Disney World more than 20 times, and winter is officially my favorite — fewer crowds, rare characters, and cozy nights.
First Returning Entertainment Confirmed for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026
Walt Disney World casting calls have confirmed the return of two Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party entertainment offerings.
How did Robert Carradine die? Disney star battled this disorder
"Lizzie McGuire" star Robert Carradine battled bipolar disorder for nearly two decades, his family said.
DISNEYLAND UPDATE: Entertainment Gaps, Construction Reveals & Big Changes Ahead
Disneyland faces entertainment gaps, construction reveals, park hopping changes, and leadership shifts. Big changes may be ahead.
Daniel Miller
Daniel Miller is a reporter at POLITICO covering the intersection of entertainment, media, sports, technology and politics.Part of POLITICO’s California team since 2026, he examines how Hollywood and Southern California function as engines of political power. Daniel also covers the rainmakers, dealmakers and cultural figures who shape policy debates, elections and public life far beyond the state’s borders.Daniel previously spent 13 years at the Los Angeles Times, most recently as an enterprise reporter in the newspaper’s Metro department, where he worked on investigations and features. He wrote about allegations of sexual misconduct at L.A.’s Magic Castle, chronicled the cratering ventures of a celebrity vegan chef and detailed themystery of a missing million-dollar pocket watch once owned by J.P. Morgan. In 2019, he wrote, reported and hosted "Larger Than Life," an award-winning podcast about the life of an enigmatic L.A. street racer.He previously covered the business of entertainment for The Times, examining the fraught political ties between the Walt Disney Co. and the city of Anaheim, probing the world of second-tier talent agents operating on Hollywood’s fringes and uncovering allegations involving several #MeToo figures.Daniel was named Journalist of the Year at the 2015 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards and, a year later, received the L.A. Press Club’s Entertainment Journalist of the Year award. He was also a finalist for the 2016 Loeb Awards for "Selling Stardom," a series on unscrupulous Hollywood operators. His narrative reporting has been honored by organizations including the Society for Features Journalism, the National Association of Black Journalists and the Motor Press Guild.Daniel began his career reporting in Southern California, writing for the Ventura County Star, the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Hollywood Reporter. He attended Beverly Hills High School and UCLA. He lives in Los Angeles.
Disney star, Superdrag front man reflect on growing up in Farragut
Farragut is celebrating some of the many artists the town has produced, including Linds Edwards, Jake Thomas and John Davis.
Unrivaled Sports to Host 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships at Walt Disney World Resort
/PRNewswire/ -- Unrivaled Sports, the nation's leader in youth sports experiences, today announced the 2026 Youth Flag Football World Championships, presented...
Netflix, Disney bet big on short-form to fight YouTube, TikTok
Netflix, Disney, and Paramount are turning to short-form video as YouTube and TikTok take viewership time. But these quick clips aren't a cure-all.
Disney loses $170 million with 'Snow White' flop: report
The Walt Disney Company reportedly lost nearly $170 million on its "Snow White" live-action remake, which was riddled with controversies.
Measles cases on the rise across California as health officials urge vaccination
State health officials note an outbreak of measles in Shasta County, and two recent cases that visited Disneyland.
Security threats have some boards rethinking security for top execs
Threats to executives are pushing companies like Starbucks and Disney to boost CEO security and mandate the use of corporate jets for personal travel.
OC Health confirms second measles case at Disneyland
According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, the individual visited the parks on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
China Airlines unveils updated inflight entertainment experience in partnership with Stellar Entertainment
China Airlines is elevating the inflight experience through a new partnership with Stellar Entertainment, introducing Disney+ onboard & more.
Inside Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro’s US$45m Pay Package
Josh D’Amaro’s compensation includes US$2.5m base, US$9.7m promotion bonus and US$26m long-term stock awards, structured for a smooth CEO transition
Measles cases in Northern California linked to Disneyland
Several newly reported measles cases in California have been linked to a recent visit to Disneyland, health officials said.
Disney’s CEO Choice Reflects Entertainment’s Decline
It’s CEO replacement time. Both Walt Disney Co. and PayPal named new chief executives on Tuesday, with each appointment symbolizing major business shifts. Disney named parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed longtime CEO Bob Iger, who turns 75 next week (D’Amaro is Iger’s second successor, after the ...
Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn
Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler's visit. Here's what to know about windows of exposure.
Dana Walden Adds Oversight of Disney Film Business in New Role as ESPN Remains a Sports Island
As a new CEO takes the Disney reins, TV chief Dana Walden will add oversight of Disney’s film studio operations to her purview, but not ESPN.
Disney parks chief Amaro named to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant’s top executive.
Longtime CEO Bob Iger to retire from Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger announces retirement as Josh D'Amaro set to take over leadership role in March 2026, with Dana Walden named company president.
Measles confirmed in recent Disneyland visitor, OC health officials say
Health officials in Orange County are sounding the alarm after confirming a recent measles case involving a child who visited Disneyland last week.
Bob Iger Acknowledges Rivalry Between Entertainment & Parks To Drive Disney Profits, Says Both Have “Ability To Grow Nicely”
The CEO noted "a healthy competition ... in terms of which of those two businesses is going to essentially prevail as the number one driver of profitability."
Bob Iger, as He Readies Exit as Disney CEO, Says There’s ‘Healthy Competition’ Between Parks and Entertainment Divisions to Be No. 1 Profit Center
Disney CEO Bob Iger hasn't left the building yet, but said there's a 'healthy competition' now between its parks and entertainment divisions.
Disney’s Entertainment Profits Fall Despite Higher Streaming Results
Walt Disney Co. reported a sharp drop in profits from its entertainment segment for the December quarter, as lower profits from its TV networks offset better results from its streaming business. Profits from Disney’s sports segment, which includes ESPN, also fell. Overall Disney reported 5% higher revenue but 9% lower operating income. The company’s entertainment segment, which includes the
Disney's first quarter is powered by box-office hits 'Zootopia 2' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
Disney is posting strong first quarter numbers, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”The Walt Disney Co. earned $2.4 billion, or $1.34 per share, for the three...
Disney’s Profit Wilts, Pulled Down by Movies and TV
Per-share quarterly profit declined 7 percent from a year earlier despite revenue growth from the company’s streaming and cruise businesses.
How Disney Is Investing In Sports To Bring In New Fans
While Disney’s partnership with championship games isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, the company is growing its partnerships with sports teams, events and leagues.
Why Disney is more expensive than ever
Disney park prices have risen faster than inflation, driven in part by the growing importance of parks to Disney's business.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at LAX, Disneyland
Public health officials say international travel may be linked to potential exposures in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Orange County confirms second measles case in traveler who visited Disneyland, California Adventure
Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2026 Directing & Writing Program Participants
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Entertainment Television has chosen its participants for the 2025-26 Directing and Writing Programs, talent development initiatives which connect emerging writers and directors with opportunities across DET’s scripted and unscripted television slate. “This year’s cohorts reflect the bold, original voices that will help shape the next era of television,” said Tim McNeal, senior vice …
Disney Entertainment Television Unveils 2026 Directing & Writing Program Participants
Disney Entertainment Television has chosen its participants for the 2025-26 Directing and Writing Programs
Disney Afternoon Collection Pops Up On Switch 1 & 2 eShop, Includes Two Additional Games
Digital Eclipse yet to confirm
The 'Wonder Man' TV show might be too weird for Marvel
Marvel tries something totally different with meta Hollywood and superhero show "Wonder Man" (streaming now on Disney+). It doesn't quite work.
Best Entertainment Stocks To Keep An Eye On
Walt Disney, Verizon Communications, Live Nation Entertainment, Flutter Entertainment, Roblox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and DraftKings are the seven Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of companies whose primary business
Seven People Who Changed the Course of American Entertainment
From P.T. Barnum to Walt Disney, these pioneers reimagined how the public wanted to be entertained—before the public realized it themselves.
OpenAI Aims to Lure Businesses From Anthropic
Some of OpenAI’s most attention-grabbing efforts over the past year have involved products for consumers, from a social app to an AI-powered device it plans to announce later this year. Last week, though, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, gathered Disney CEO Bob Iger and other corporate executives ...
Shocking stories behind how Walt Disney built Disneyland in 1 year: 'Out of his mind'
Disney's wild new documentary 'Disneyland Handcrafted' reveals shocking stories behind how Walt Disney built Disneyland in one year, with never-before-seen footage from director Leslie Iwerks.
No sweat: Ashton Kutcher swears that he showers, despite past podcasts to the contrary
In 2021, Ashton Kutcher and wife Mila Kunis said they didn't shower often and didn't wash their kids unless they saw dirt. Now he sets the record straight.
Disney succession: Inside the search for a CEO to replace Bob Iger
After retiring from Morgan Stanley, James Gorman wanted a meaty challenge, which turned out to be running Disney's chief executive succession
Central Florida Democrats urge Disney to investigate restaurant owner
Democrats want Disney to investigate a restaurant group operating on its resort property.
Disney Cruise Line Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Entertainment Aboard the Disney Adventure
Disney Cruise Line Singapore has shared a behind the scenes look at entertainment coming to the Disney Adventure.
GMT Disney Week: Food, entertainment and magic aboard Disney's newest cruise ship.
Your Meta Quest headset just got a huge entertainment upgrade – Disney+ arrives with Dolby Vision and Atmos support
There's a whole world of Star Wars, Marvel and Alien now in VR
Disney stock lags as Bob Iger faces challenges in streaming, parks
Disney's stock is lagging despite CEO Bob Iger's comeback tour. Analysts broke down the reasons and the potential impact his successor could have.
Asad Ayaz Named Disney’s First-Ever Chief Marketing & Brand Officer; Oversee Now Includes Studio Entertainment, Experiences & ESPN
Asad Ayaz Becomes Disney's First-Ever Chief Marketing & Brand Officer; Oversee Now Includes Studio Entertainment, Experiences & ESPN
Disneyland Park attendance reaches 900 million over 70 years in business
Over its 70 years in existence, 900 million people have visited Disneyland, according to a new documentary.
Disney finalizes tie-up with Webtoon Entertainment, takes 2% stake
The Walt Disney Company has finalized its strategic partnership with Webtoon Entertainment in a deal expected to accelerate the global expansion of Korean webto
Orlando Is Getting a Massive New Entertainment District—And It’s Not in a Theme Park
Fans of Disney Springs and Universal CityWalk have a new place to explore.
Jimmy Zasowski Upped to President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN
The executive will lead distribution and monetization for DIsney's streaming platforms and TV channels.
After Series Of Carriage Battles, Disney Ups Jimmy Zasowski To President Of Platform Distribution For Entertainment And ESPN
After navigating carriage battles over the past three years, Disney has promoted longtime executive Jimmy Zasowski to a key distribution post.
'Even Stevens' actor claims Universal Studios fired him, ex-coworkers call him 'menace to work with'
Disney star Steven Anthony Lawrence, who played Beans on 'Even Stevens,' claimed he was fired from Universal Studios for reporting a pedophile, but staff called him an alleged 'menace to work with.'
CES Ups Its Entertainment Game, As Cannes Market And Netflix Join Disney, Amazon, NBCUniversal & More At Tech Confab
CES has amped up its entertainment offerings with the Cannes Marché du Film and will see an expanded presence for Netflix alongside recent regulars like Disney, Amazon and NBCUniversal.
This startup brought WALL-E to life and will also sell you WALL-E’s weird cousin
Disney’s WALL-E vs. the WALL-E at home.
Ovation Orlando Entertainment District To Revolutionise Tourism In The USA With Shopping, Dining And Hotels - Travel And Tour World
Ovation Orlando, a $1 billion entertainment district, is set to revitalise the area near Disney with shopping, dining, hotels, and live entertainment.
Developer pays $70+M, plans huge entertainment district on blighted site near Disney
Years in the making, Ovation Orlando is to break ground in early 2026. The $1 billion deal will transform one of Osceola County’s biggest eyesores with hotels, high-end retail and restaurants…
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
The Burbank entertainment giant is making progress on its plan to fold Hulu content into the Disney+ platform sometime next year.
How Disney Entertainment Television Fosters New and Rising Talent, From ‘Camp Rock’ to ‘Percy Jackson’
Disney Entertainment Television has become a platform for actors to begin their careers on screen, from Hannah Montana to Camp Rock and Percy Jackson.
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
Hulu isn't going away but the integration, announced earlier this year, is designed to boost Disney+'s offerings
Your Guide to Disney Hours & Entertainment on New Year’s Eve
Double check your park and entertainment times to make sure all your bases are covered to celebrate New Year's Eve at the Disney Parks.
Hollywood's script for 2026: Media mergers, Disney leadership change, AI fights and more
As the year comes to a close, we look at the biggest storylines coming up for Hollywood -- and make a few predictions.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
Disney is seeking to force a proposed class of Fubo subscribers to arbitrate their claims that Disney unlawfully made streaming services pay inflated rates for ESPN and other sports...
Disneyland’s most expensive drink has shot up in price
Disneyland’s most expensive drink has shot up in price — and it’s only available for a few more days.
Disneyland's current novelty is a $250 drink served from a cart
It's only available for a few weeks a year, and it's a different kind of splurge.
Streamers like Disney+ and HBO Max have a key problem with no clear solution
Free streamers like YouTube have gained viewers, while growth at paid services like Disney+ and Netflix has slowed.
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Follow Today
Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Verizon Communications, Roblox, SEA, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Live Nation Entertainment are the seven Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. "Entertainment stocks" are publicly traded equities of companies w
What's new to streaming this week? (Dec. 25, 2025)
What’s new on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ for Christmas 2025? We've got you covered.
Disney on Ice, GREAT Salt City Blues, ‘The Nutcracker:’ 10 things to do this week in CNY
There are several chances to get out of the house during Christmas week in Central New York.
Disney Inches Closer to 3D-Printed Attractions With a Jungle Cruise Polymer Prop Canoe
3D-printed boats? Anything is possible when Disney's Imagineers combine forces with new tech companies.
Taylor Swift gives an ‘early gift’ to fans this holiday season
Apparently dropping the first two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries the day before her birthday wasn’t enough of a gift from Taylor Swift to her fans.
Expert issues warning about future of entertainment following $1B Disney investment: 'People are … not just going to want [this]'
"We’re going to use our studio chops to build this into something."
The Taylor Swift docuseries finally turned me into a Swiftie
“The End of an Era” on Disney+ goes deep into the star’s humanity.
Quest Now Has A Disney+ App With Downloads & Dolby Atmos
Quest headsets now have an official Disney+ app, with support for downloads and Dolby Atmos immersive audio — but not for 3D.
The world's largest truck stop makes 350,000 meals a year
Iowa 80 in Walcott, Iowa, is the Disney World for truckers. But why are family-owned truck stops like this one drying up across America?
Disney employees describe its internal AI strategy, from 'DisneyGPT' to a new 'Jarvis' tool in the works
Disney staffers spoke about the company's OpenAI deal and AI strategy, including AI tools they are using and one in development codenamed "Jarvis."
Disney just picked a side in the AI fight
Companies face a big question: Are AI companies friend or foe?
What smart people are saying about Disney's licensing deal with OpenAI
OpenAI said Thursday it had struck a licensing agreement to use Disney's characters and other intellectual property.
'We're not just going to want to be fed AI slop for 16 hours a day': Analyst sees Disney/OpenAI deal as a dividing line in entertainment history
"I think the reason this bidding is approaching $100 billion-plus is the content library and the potential to do a Disney-OpenAI type of deal."
How Sports Fans are Streaming ESPN Content Like Never Before | The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific
Hear from five ESPN employees who made history for how sports fans stream content in Australia and New Zealand.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says OpenAI Deal Gives Entertainment Giant 'A Way In' to AI
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI announced a deal Thursday that will make Disney characters available through the ChatGPT maker's image and video generation tools, and see Disney invest $1 billion in OpenAI.
Disney Fires Off Cease-And-Desist Letter To Google Claiming Its AI Services Infringe On Copyright On A “Massive Scale”
The letter comes as Disney struck a deal with OpenAI.
Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on ‘Massive Scale’
Disney is accusing Google of copyright infringement on a "massive scale" using AI models and services to "commercially exploit and distribute" infringing images and videos.
Disney bets $1 billion on OpenAI in deal that opens its vault of characters to ChatGPT and Sora
Darth Vader and other Disney characters are coming to ChatGPT and OpenAI's Sora AI video app as part of a three-year licensing deal.
YouTube TV is planning to launch a cheaper 'skinny' sports bundle following its battle with Disney
YouTube TV will offer a cheaper sports-focused package in 2026, which it can offer after tough negotiations with Disney and other media companies.
YouTube TV is planning to launch a cheaper 'skinny' sports bundle following its battle with Disney
YouTube TV will offer a cheaper sports-focused package in 2026, which it can offer after tough negotiations with Disney and other media companies.
Disney's former top dealmaker predicts what will happen next in the fight for Warner Bros.
Former Disney dealmaker Kevin Mayer predicts "more fireworks" in the bidding war for Warner Bros. between Netflix and Paramount.
Disney’s Entertainment Model Stumbles as Amazon Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Spending
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Disney (NYSE: DIS) just reported earnings revealing two companies moving in opposite directions. Amazon delivered 13.4% revenue growth and accelerating cloud momentum. Disney posted flat revenue, down 0.5% year-over-year, as streaming gains failed to offset legacy media weakness. Is it odd that I’m comparing what are now two drastically different companies ... Disney’s Entertainment Model Stumbles as Amazon Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure Spending
Disney extends contract with Jimmy Kimmel for another year through May 2027
The late-night host has signed a one-year extension to stay on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" through May 2027.
Who killed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II’s 'Restored Content DLC' for Switch? Disney lawyers.
EXCLUSIVE: How a studio's multi-year effort to give Switch (and mobile) gamers official access to KOTOR II’s infamously cut content collapsed. The emails. The timeline. Plans B and C. The inside story
Netflix secures deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery studios, HBO Max
Paramount's ambitions for a sports-TV superpower to rival Disney's ESPN are tabled — at least for now.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros.The acquisition, which gives Netflix access to a vast film catalog as well as the prestigious streaming service HBO Max, is the largest consolidation deal in the entertainment industry since Disney's $71 billion acquisition of Fox in 2019.
Aerosmith permanently removed from Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster preshow
Disney World has permanently removed the Steven Tyler-starring Aerosmith preshow video from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster (also featuring Ken Marino) as the ride transforms into a Muppets attraction.
Marketing Daily: Audi, Kia Partner With Kia For Entertainment
Two Audi models play a role in Disney's new movie "TRON: Ares."
Accenture dubs 800,000 staff ‘reinventors’ amid shift to AI
Consultancy’s move to embrace artificial intelligence follows Disney’s use of the term ‘imagineers’
‘Zootopia 2’ Roars To Record-Setting Opening At Box Office
The sequel from the Walt Disney Company had the highest international opening ever for an animated movie.
This $5 Cyber Monday Disney Plus and Hulu deal is a great value — but it's not the one we're buying
The best Disney Plus and Hulu Cyber Monday deals discount your first 12 months of service, including over 60% off one popular bundle.
'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
"Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening. The Disney sequel earned $96 million in North America over the weekend and $156 million over the five-day...