Disney names Character.AI's Karandeep Anand its first tech chiefWalt Disney on Friday named outsider Karandeep Anand its first chief technology officer, as AI and sweeping industry consolidation disrupt ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Disney names insider Adam Smith as chairman of streaming businessDisney has named insider Adam Smith chairman of its streaming business as the entertainment giant sharpens its focus on Disney+ and Hulu. S...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
Bill Rasmussen, ESPN founder, dies at 93 after Parkinson’s battleESPN founder Bill Rasmussen, who envisioned a dedicated sports channel, has died. He was ninety-three years old after a battle with Parkins...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audienceMicrodramas are reshaping the Hollywood landscape by delivering concise, captivating episodes that resonate with audiences. This innovative...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Disney layoffs: Hundreds of jobs cut across ESPN, Pixar, other unitsWalt Disney Company has initiated significant workforce reductions across its various business units. Corporate teams, ESPN, and film studi...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Disney names Debra O’Connell chairman of Disney Entertainment TelevisionWalt Disney has appointed Debra OConnell as chairman of Disney Entertainment Television. This move consolidates streaming, film, and televi...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending a blackout that lasted over two weeksDisney channels, including ABC and ESPN, have returned to YouTube TV after a two-week blackout. The agreement ends a dispute over licensing...
15 Nov, 2025, 08.14 AM IST
Disney and YouTube TV reach carriage deal after 2-week blackout; Disney reportedly lost $4.3 million daily during standoffDisney and YouTube TV have finally reached a new carriage agreement, ending a two-week blackout that affected subscribers' access to Disney...
15 Nov, 2025, 06.38 AM IST
Disney names James Gorman as new chairman, to announce next CEO in early 2026Walt Disney announced on Monday that it will appoint a new CEO in early 2026, naming James Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan S...
21 Oct, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
Disney-DirecTV Dispute: Will viewers miss US Open Finals and Trump-Harris US Presidential Debate?A significant dispute between Disney and DirecTV has left millions of subscribers without access to popular channels, including ESPN, FX, a...
02 Sep, 2024, 11.41 PM IST
RIL AGM 2024: Mukesh Ambani welcomes Disney post CCI approval, calls it 'beginning of a new era'RIL AGM: Reliance Industry chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday welcomed Disney after the company received CCI's approval for merger. During ...
29 Aug, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
IBDF re-elects K Madhavan as president“I am humbled by the trust and faith IBDF members have reposed in me to lead the foundation for a second term,” Madhavan said. “We are at a...
22 Oct, 2021, 08.44 PM IST
Uday Shankar becomes first M&E executive to be elected as FICCI presidentUday Shankar will succeed Sangita Reddy, current president of FICCI, and joint MD, Apollo Hospitals Group during FICCI’s 93rd AGM next week...
04 Dec, 2020, 06.51 PM IST
IBF elects Star & Disney India’s K Madhavan as presidentMadhavan will take the reins from NP Singh, MD and CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India, who held the position for two years.
25 Sep, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Walt Disney bets on Tech, Social media to widen reach in IndiaWalt Disney Company India is betting on social media and technology to reach to more viewers in India.
14 Mar, 2013, 11.35 AM IST
- Alan Horn to take over as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios
Alan Horn is taking over as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios from June 11. Horn will oversee worldwide operations for The Walt Disney St...
02 Jun, 2012, 07.07 PM IST
- Alan Horn named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios
The Walt Disney Company has roped in Alan Horn as the Chairman of its unit, The Walt Disney Studios.
01 Jun, 2012, 08.18 PM IST