Disney’s $50 million class action settlement includes YouTube TV subscribers.
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement related to a class-action lawsuit that claims the company breached antitrust and consumer protection laws by increasing streaming subscription prices. This settlement stems from a 2022 federal lawsuit filed by subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. They accused Disney of engaging in unfair practices, particularly by […]
Bob Iger speaks out on Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel due to Charlie Kirk’s remarks
Bob Iger Defends Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has explained the company’s choice to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after remarks he made following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Iger stated that Disney found Kimmel’s comments to be in “bad taste.” In an interview with the Financial Times, Iger clarified […]
Disney’s ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Struggles Significantly in Its Third Weekend
Box Office Struggles for Star Wars: Solo and The Mandalorian It’s pretty striking how poorly Solo: A Star Wars Story fared at the box office, raking in just $214 million domestically and $179 million internationally, which brings its worldwide total to about $393 million. That’s a tough pill to swallow for what was intended to […]
How Young YouTube Creators Outperformed Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ at the Box Office, as ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Attract Gen Z to Theaters
This weekend, movie theaters across the nation saw a surge of young viewers, but oddly enough, it wasn’t for the high-profile Star Wars film, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*. Instead, they showed up for a low-budget horror flick from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker who made his mark online. *Backrooms*, released by A24 in 3,442 theaters in […]
Disney’s ‘Mandalorian’ Experiences a 72% Drop in Its Second Week
Disney’s Struggles Continue It’s official: 72 percent of audiences are dissatisfied with Disney’s recent project, The Mandalorian and Grogu. This performance marks a significant decline. The film opened to the worst weekend results recorded since Disney took over the franchise. Unfortunately, The Mandalorian and Grogu has now also set the record for the largest drop […]
FCC Outlines Disney’s Allegations of Discrimination Related to Race, Gender, and Other Protected Groups
Disney Under FCC Scrutiny for Alleged Discriminatory Practices FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated on Thursday that Disney has been accused of discriminatory practices in hiring, promotions, and pay based on race, gender, and other protected characteristics. Disney’s ABC network, which broadcasts on Thursdays, is amid a license renewal process for its eight television stations. Carr […]
“The Mandalorian and Grogu” clearly shows that Disney’s Star Wars is struggling to survive.
The Decline of Star Wars Under Disney Since Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise, its once-cherished status seems to have been steadily diminishing. Is it dead? Well, it’s not in great shape, but I think it’s hanging on by a thread. It’s like a charity case now—just not the vibrant entity it once was. The […]
Disney’s ‘Mandalorian’ gives up its box office title to a $750K horror film
Disney Faces Embarrassment as Horror Film Tops Box Office The public is in for another round of humiliation for Disney, as a $750,000 horror film has taken the lead in box office earnings. The film, referred to as “Bad CGI,” has outperformed The Mandalorian and Grogu. On Wednesday, the indie horror film raked in $5.6 […]
Daily Show Host and Disney’s ‘Kiff’ Star Josh Johnson: Trump Needs to Provide Free Health Insurance to Prevent Assassination Attempts
Comedian Josh Johnson made an unusual comment suggesting that President Donald Trump should provide free health insurance to prevent assassination attempts against him. He mentioned, “You can take so much away from a person before you run out of options.” during an appearance on Daily Show. “I think nonviolence is almost viewed through a psychological […]
Disney’s ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Lowest Opening Ever
Disney’s Latest Star Wars Entry Underwhelms at the Box Office The newest installment in the Star Wars franchise, featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu, has made history—though not in the way Disney would hope. The film recorded the lowest opening weekend ever for a Star Wars feature, raking in just $81 million from Friday to Sunday. […]