Bob Iger Inducted into Television Academy Hall of Fame
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger has been inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony at the Saban Media Center at the Academy’s North Hollywood headquarters.
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Disney’s New Streaming Service “Disney+” Goes Live
Disney+ has now launched in the US, Canada and the Netherlands with nearly 500 films and 7,500 episodes of television in its library.
Disney Offloads its Interest in YES Network
The Walt Disney Company has sold its equity interest in the YES Network, the home of New York Yankees baseball to a newly formed investor group.
Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that its new "Disney+" streaming service will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the US, on November 12th and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19th.
The Lion King Roar’s to Top of Global Box Office
With a mighty domestic debut of $191.8 million, Disney's The Lion King roared to a worldwide debut of $446.1 million, the ninth highest global debut of all time.
Walt Disney Company to Pay 88 Cent Dividend
The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.88 per share to shareholders on 25th July.
Disney Assumes Control of Hulu
The Walt Disney Company has assumed full control of streaming service Hulu after reaching an agreement with Comcast.
Disney and NFL Join Forces to Expand Coverage of the Draft
For the first time in its history, ABC will broadcast all three days of the 2019 NFL Draft – including two nights of primetime coverage.
European Commission Approves Disney/Fox Deal
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of parts of Fox by Disney, both US based global media companies.