Disney 2026 Content Spending to Rise by $1 billion
The company says it expects to spend $24 billion in content in fiscal 2026, an increase from $23 billion in 2025. Source: Disney 2026 Content Spending to Rise by $1 billion
Disney+ to Allow User-Generated Content Via AI
Disney CEO Bob Iger hinted at “productive conversations” with unnamed AI companies that would protect IP but add new features to the studio’s flagship streaming service. Source: Disney+ to Allow User-Generated Content Via AI
This isn’t the spin-off you’re looking for: why Disney was right to ditch Adam Driver’s Ben Solo movie
A Star Wars film resurrecting young Kylo Ren was never a good idea, even if Steven Soderbergh was attached to direct. Source: This isn’t the spin-off you’re looking for: why Disney was right to ditch Adam Driver’s Ben Solo movie … Continued
Disney investors demand details into company’s Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Shareholders want ABC owner to turn over documents related to decision to temporarily suspend late-night show. Source: Disney investors demand details into company’s Jimmy Kimmel suspension | Walt Disney Company | The Guardian
Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures Sue Chinese AI Company
In recent months, studios have started to sue AI companies that allow users to generate images and videos of copyrighted characters. They characterize the alleged theft of their content as an existential threat to Hollywood. Source: Disney, Warner Bros., Universal … Continued