Bob Iger, who stepped down from his second stint as Disney CEO in March, gave an exit interview to Financial Times in which he revealed that he tried to acquire the James Bond franchise for Disney amid a spending spree that included the acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel and “Star Wars.” Pixar was priority number one … Read more
With the success of “Rivals” on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires. Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O’Berst from “Hamnet” producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television’s Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager. At Hera, … Read more
Gird your loins because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 29. The sequel has grossed $677 million so far at the worldwide summer box office. Released theatrically on May 1, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” opened 20 years after the original “Devil Wears Prada” debuted … Read more
The Walt Disney Company’s U.K. subsidiary, The Walt Disney Company Limited, which encompasses theatrical film distribution, streaming and licensing, generated more than £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in revenue for 2025. The number represents an 11.1% increase in revenue year-on-year and a 37.7% increase in post-tax profits, which rose from £589 million to £811 million in … Read more
D’oh! Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of “The Simpsons” cast of characters are set to run riot in a slew of new battles across Epic Games’ Fortnite under a new pact. Disney and Epic Games announced that “The Simpsons” is joining Fortnite’s IP Partner Program, giving third-party developers the tools to create “fully authentic” … Read more
Executives from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery converged at APOS 2026 in Bali this week with a shared conviction: Asian IP and local storytelling are no longer regional plays but the streaming industry’s most valuable global assets. During the session “Asia’s Streaming Advantage: Growth, Profitability and What’s Next,” Netflix VP of content … Read more
We’re not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, especially if that horse is a 10-inch-tall faithful steed named Bullseye. So let’s begin by accentuating the positive and acknowledging that Toy Story 5, the newest chapter of Pixar‘s flagship franchise, is essentially a reunion tour. It’s all about nostalgia, playing the greatest hits, … Read more
Months after its OpenAI deal fell through, Disney has found a new way to make use of AI. The company’s Imagineering Research & Development unit is using Adobe’s Firefly Foundry, the commercial version of Adobe’s AI model designed to protect a brand’s intellectual property, to help Imagineers design and visualize elements of Disney’s upcoming parks and … Read more
Disney+ has greenlit “Rivals” for a third season comprised of 12 episodes. The news comes ahead of the second half of Season 2 returning in November. Based on Jilly Cooper’s iconic “bonkbuster” book series, the Rutshire Chronicles, “Rivals” follows the residents of a small village in 1980s England as they hop in and out of … Read more
A new original animated series with the working title “Journey” has been greenlit for Disney+. The show is currently in production from Disney Kids & Family and Higher Ground. Per the logline, “When the energy shield protecting her city begins to fail, Journey answers a mysterious call that leads her beyond its walls — and … Read more