Disney convened its fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase for advertisers at CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday, kicking it off with affirmation from CEO Bob Iger. “We know from a century of experience that when we marry our exceptional…
Disney+ streaming service loses 4m subscribers in 1st quarter
Disney says its flagship streaming service lost 4m subscribers in the first three months of the year amid a wider cost-cutting drive. At the same time the Disney+ platform narrowed its losses by $400m (£316.5m). The home of Mickey Mouse,…
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
The pink slips are flying this week at Walt Disney Co. as the entertainment giant seeks to slash billions of dollars in costs. CEO Bob Iger confirmed in a staff email Monday that a first round of layoffs has begun.…
Disney is not looking to acquire any content companies, CEO Bob Chapek says
Disney is not currently in the market to buy another studio or network, chief executive officer Bob Chapek said. “We have the best creative teams, the best brands and franchises in the world,” said Chapek, speaking at the WSJ Tech…
Avatar removed from Disney+ ahead of cinema re-release
Avatar has been removed from Disney+ ahead of its re-release in cinemas next month. The 2009 sci-fi epic was taken off the streaming platform without any warning to subscribers in advance, likely to encourage viewers to watch it in cinemas…
MultiChoice to make Disney+ available to DStv subscribers in South Africa
Today, the MultiChoice Group announced that it will make The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, Disney+, available to DStv subscribers in South Africa. Disney+ will launch in South Africa on May 18 and will be available to local DStv…
