The Latest Breaking News from Walt Disney Company

Disney Could Buy Character.ai. What That Means for DIS Stock.

Disney has become a stalking horse bidder for Character.ai.

Barchart · Oct 16

James Gorman left Morgan Stanley’s CEO role in 2024; he then built a portfolio career across three leadership positions

James Gorman officially stepped down as Morgan Stanley's CEO on January 1, 2024, transitioning to the role of executive chairman. He continued in this position throughout 2024 before retiring at the end of the year. Gorman was subsequently appointed chairman of The Walt Disney Company, starting January 2, 2025, after…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Who is Karandeep Anand, Disney's newly-appointed chief technology officer

Karandeep Anand, who most recently served as CEO of Character.AI, is moving from the consumer AI industry to one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies after being appointed The Walt Disney Company’s new Chief Technology Officer.

The Times of India · Sep 19

In the 1990s, Disney bought 8,500 acres of Florida ranchland slated for commercial projects; decades later, it forms the core of an 11,500-acre wildlife preserve

The Walt Disney Company's generous donation successfully halted the development of Walker Ranch, transforming it into the Disney Wilderness Preserve, a haven for essential wildlife habitats. In subsequent years, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority contributed additional land, while Disney expanded the area by acquiring adjacent plots in 2014. This remarkable…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Anne Hathaway pays tribute to Dame Julie Andrews as she is named Disney Legend

Disney Legend is a Hall of Fame award given by The Walt Disney Company to people who have ‘made a significant impact on the Disney legacy’.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Disney's latest TikTok deal shows it's betting on real creators instead of AI-generated videos

Disney is bringing creator-made vertical videos to Disney+ through a new partnership with TikTok, giving select creators access to its iconic franchises. Beyond the new content, the deal signals a broader shift toward embracing authentic fan creators over AI-generated videos.

TechRadar · Aug 5

Eli Lilly Could Swing $65.9 Billion After Earnings

Earnings are set to hit the tape in a tight window on Wednesday and the options market is already sketching out how much volatility traders are willing to pay for into the prints, according to Benzinga Pro.

Benzinga · Aug 4

Disney Layoffs Hit Pixar Despite 'Toy Story 5' Success as Hundreds Lose Jobs in Latest Restructuring

The Walt Disney Company is undergoing another restructuring phase, resulting in significant job cuts across its divisions, with Pixar and ESPN being the most affected. This marks the third round of layoffs this year.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Subscribers of YouTubeTV and DirectTV Stream may qualify to claim a settlement payment from Disney

Those eligible to receive part of the settlement money have to submit a claim by September 8, 2026

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Royal Mint’s new Winnie-the-Pooh coin celebrates friendship

The new 50p is the final one in The Royal Mint’s collection of three coin designs.

Evening Standard · Jun 10