Disney experienced a data breach with internal communications reportedly leaked by a hacking group named Nullbulge. Nullbulge claimed to have infiltrated Disney’s internal Slack messaging system downloading over a terabyte (1.1 TB) of data.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have joined forces to offer a bundle featuring the powerhouse of Disney+, Hulu, and Max and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced plans to launch the bundled offering this summer in the United States.
Disney has announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games. This partnership plans to change the gaming industry, leveraging Epic Game’s popular Fortnite platform to create an expansive entertainment universe.
The iconic character, Mickey Mouse, takes a step into the public domain as the copyright for the early version featured in the 1928 short film Steamboat Willie expires on January 1, 2024.
Disney has announced its plans to acquire Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu for $8.6 billion. This move will make Disney the sole owner of the popular streaming platform, with the company’s strategy to dominate the streaming industry.
As Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary, its journey from a fledgling animation studio to a global entertainment conglomerate. Founded by Walt and Roy Disney in 1923, the company has become an integral part of popular culture, shaping the imaginations and hearts of generations.
ITV has taken over from Sky as the new home of the Oscars ceremony in the United Kingdom. This transition comes as a feature of a multi-year deal with Disney Entertainment, marking a significant change in the landscape of Oscar broadcasting in the UK.
On May 23, 2023, Walt Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios eliminated 75 positions, including those of the director and producer of the film “Lightyear.” This marks the first significant job cuts at the studio in a decade.
