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Abigail Disney's dream: Living wages

Disney co-founder's granddaughter imagines more equitable America, starting with better pay for Disney park workers

Salon · Oct 19, 2022

"Andor" presents a Star Wars spy like us

The latest "Star Wars" series presents a Force-absent world collapsing under corporate-fueled autocracy

Salon · Sep 23, 2022

Nina Metz: Can TV spare a thought for the anti-‘Succession’ and the un-‘Billions’?

Last week, Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire owner of outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia, announced he was transferring ownership of his company to a trust. Going forward, the company’s profits — somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 million a year — will be used to combat climate change.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 22, 2022

13 years ago, Disney bought Marvel — and changed movies forever

In 2009, Disney swooped in and bought the nascent Marvel Cinematic Universe for $4B. Who won and who lost in the aftermath of the historic deal?

Inverse · Sep 1, 2022

If You Invested $1,000 In Disney Stock When Disney+ Launched, Here's How Much You'd Have Now

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has put a large emphasis on its streaming ambitions since launching the Disney+ streaming platform in November 2019. Here’s a look at how Disney+ has grown its subscribers and how the stock has performed since the launch.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2022

Wolf Of Wall Street's Wisdom On Bitcoin, One Decision Ex-Disney CEO Iger Regrets, Kim-Jong Un Accused Of Human Rights Violations: 5 Key Stories You May Have Missed From This Weekend

The unfolding week will see earnings season gaining steam and the release of some key housing and manufacturing readings. As investors look ahead to another trading week with these key catalysts, here's a recap of a few major headlines that hit the wire over the weekend.

Benzinga · Jul 18, 2022

Iconic tech and culture festival South by Southwest is coming to Sydney

South by Southwest (SXSW) – one of the world's most iconic cultural events – is heading to Sydney in October 2023 for its first global outing.

The New Daily · Jun 30, 2022

After 27.5% Drop In Disney Shares, Could Bob Chapek Be On His Way Out As The Mouse's CEO?

A struggling stock price and controversies surrounding one of the largest media companies could lead to the very public exit of a CEO. Investors could get more clarity soon on where the future of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is headed with or without CEO Bob Chapek.

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022

As Chapek weathers Disney drama, board gathers in Florida

For Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek, the last few months have brought one headache after another.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022

The Crisis At Disney: Part 4, Can Disney Conquer NFTs And The Metaverse?

This is the fourth and final installment in Benzinga's "The Crisis at Disney"

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2022