Japan proves the next influencer economy may not involve humans at allJapan is witnessing a surge in AI-powered virtual influencers, with companies like Aww Inc. developing autonomous digital personalities for...
10 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Netflix debuts new Playground gaming app for kidsNetflix doubled down on its gaming efforts on Monday, launching a new app called "Netflix Playground" that would feature games built around...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
ByteDance quietly rolls out SeeDance 2.0 globallyThe SeeDance 2.0 model was launched in China last month, both stunning and spooking the entertainment industry with its ability to produce ...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Disney pulls out of OpenAI deal: What does Sora's shutdown mean for the AI video future?Disney has ended its investment deal with OpenAI. This follows OpenAI's decision to close its Sora AI video app. The studio had planned to ...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
ByteDance suspends launch of video AI model after copyright disputes: ReportByteDance has put on hold the global launch of its latest video-generation model, Seedance 2.0, after a series of copyright disputes wit...
14 Mar, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
ByteDance pledges to prevent unauthorised IP use on AI video tool after Disney threatDisney said ByteDance had pre‑packaged Seedance with a pirated library of copyrighted characters from franchises including Star Wars and ...
16 Feb, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
AI-bubble fear is myth? Disney becomes major ChatGPT customer after signing $1 billion equity investment deal with OpenAIOpenAI-Disney tie-up will also cover image generation on ChatGPT, drawing from the same Disney intellectual property.
11 Dec, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
Disney sends cease-and-desist letter to Character AI: ReportIn a letter from last week, Disney said that its concern is not only financial, but that Character.AI's platform weaponizes the media giant...
01 Oct, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Did Disney steal Moana’s story? Animator files $10 billion lawsuit over alleged theftBuck Woodall has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Disney, accusing the company of copying his animated project Bucky for its Moana franc...
13 Jan, 2025, 08.01 PM IST
Mickey Mouse set to join public domain, with a twist for all of us!In a landmark move, Mickey Mouse's original portrayal from "Steamboat Willie" enters the public domain in 2024, signaling a significant shi...
22 Dec, 2023, 11.29 AM IST
First iteration of Mickey Mouse to enter public domain in 2024, along with other iconic Disney charactersDue to U.S. copyright laws, the 95-year protection period for this iconic character is expiring, allowing certain aspects of Mickey Mouse's...
14 Dec, 2023, 10.30 PM IST
This smallcap jewellery multibagger plunges over 5% despite Netflix dealRenaissance and Netflix will collaborate to develop an exciting line of branded jewellery that will capitalise on the popularity of some of...
19 Oct, 2022, 03.06 PM IST
Renaissance Global is designing a winning formula with NFLRenaissance joins forces with NFL for a unique branded jewellery collection.
21 Jan, 2022, 09.00 AM IST
Michael Jackson's estate sues Disney for using singer's songs, videos without permissionThe suit surrounds 'The Last Days of Michael Jackson', an ABC documentary on the singer's life.
31 May, 2018, 02.55 PM IST
Disney wins 'Cars' copyright suit in China, to receive $194,600 as compensationProduced by Pixar & released by Disney in 2006, the film won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
30 Dec, 2016, 05.28 PM IST
Snow White at Wanda triggers Disney uproarWalt Disney Co said it’s prepared to take action to protect its intellectual property rights after performers dressed as Snow White and Cap...
31 May, 2016, 04.10 AM IST
At meeting with media honchos, PM Modi promises protection to IPRPresenting India as a technology-driven society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pledged protection to Intellectual Property Rights.
25 Sep, 2015, 01.24 AM IST