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Disney (NYSE: DIS) adds 66 Character.AI employees as AI talent becomes a capital priority
Disney is bringing 66 Character.AI employees into its technology organization shortly after broader layoffs, exposing a sharp shift in how the entertainment group values specialist AI talent.
Character.AI faces shutdown after bankruptcy filing. What is Disney actually buying?
Character.AI has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with Disney offering $20 million for specified intellectual property rights and other assets as the startup seeks a buyer capable of keeping its platform operating.
Disney puts Adam Smith in charge of streaming as SVOD profit tops $700m
The Walt Disney Company has promoted Adam Smith to chairman of Direct-to-Consumer, giving the former Google and YouTube executive responsibility for Disney+ and Hulu as streaming becomes increasingly profitable and central to Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro’s broader reorganisation.
Fox Corporation’s $22bn Roku deal tests investor patience as streaming strategy deepens
Fox Corporation’s $22bn Roku deal rattled investors. Find out why this streaming M&A bet could reshape media power today!
Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers $233m global debut as summer box office heats up
Disney needed theatrical momentum. The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivered a $77M domestic debut. Read why nostalgia still sells.
Who could take over Disney in 2026? Why D’Amaro and Walden are leading the CEO succession race
Disney narrows CEO search to Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden. Find out what this internal race means for the company’s future in parks and streaming.
Disney in, Alphabet out: What Corvex’s Q3 pivot reveals about smart money trends
Corvex Management exits Alphabet, adds Disney, and trims Dollar Tree in Q3 2025. Find out what this signals about hedge fund strategy now.
Inside Coca-Cola’s new Star Wars collab: Limited-edition cans and hologram-style fan messages
Coca-Cola and Disney’s new Star Wars campaign blends collectible cans and hologram AR experiences. Find out how it's uniting fans and boosting brand engagement.
Disney Cruise Line charts bold expansion with new California and Texas sailings for 2026–2027
Disney Cruise Line expands with new 2026–2027 sailings from San Diego and Galveston, boosting West Coast and Texas cruise options.
Could the DOJ derail Disney’s game-changing ESPN–NFL deal? What’s at stake for fans and media giants
Discover how regulators are scrutinising the August 2025 ESPN–NFL media deal, its full implications, and what the DOJ’s decision could mean for fans.