It’s soon going to cost $ 1 more a month to watch your favorite Marvel, Pixar and “Star Wars” stuff. Disney+ is raising its monthly price from $ 6.99 a month to $ 7.99 a month in the U.S. starting Friday, March 26. The annual subscription price will rise too, …
Read More »The Margin: Disney+ actually pulled ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘The Aristocats’ from children’s profiles 5 months ago, folks
Another week, another case of something being falsely reported as “canceled.” So when Disney+ launched in 2019, the Walt Disney Co. DIS, +0.28% made headlines for putting disclaimers in front of some of its iconic family films that hadn’t aged well. These movies included “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan” and “The Aristocats,” …
Read More »Earnings Watch: The S&P 500 is on track for surprise earnings growth, and Disney waits on deck
Sizable earnings beats from Big Tech and the big banks are likely to drive a surprise lift in corporate profits this earnings season. S&P 500 index SPX, +0.39% companies are now projected to show positive earnings growth of 1.7% for the fourth quarter, with 58% of results already in. That …
Read More »Unlimited decks of cards, no doubles in ping-pong and a ‘snitch’ hotline: 7 really specific rules for NBA players at Disney World
The NBA is set to resume its season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World July 30. Not all teams will play out the rest of the season; 22 teams will vie for 16 playoff spots — and all games will be played at Disney World. …
Read More »A grown-up way to add Disney decor {without it feeling too themey!}
Well goodness. How are you all doing? We’re staying calm and trying to make the best of this crazy time. I’m focusing on cleaning and working on projects large and small. Basically trying to keep busy so I don’t worry/freak out/stress. 😁😁 This quick project ties into the one I …
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down; company veteran Bob Chapek takes reins
Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bog Iger abruptly stepped down Tuesday, sending shock waves throughout Hollywood, Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Bob Chapek, who has served as chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products since its creation in 2018, was named Iger’s successor, effective immediately. Chapek’s jolting promotion, which sent …
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