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Disney, The Mandalorian and the fight for streaming supremacy Disney, The Mandalorian and the fight for streaming supremacy I s that from The Mandalorian?” the medical professional asked, spying the hat I’d just taken off before getting down to business on Zoom (of course). Among my growing collection is one featuring the likeness of Baby Yoda, or the Child, or …

‘WandaVision’ Review: That’s Why They Became the Disney+ Bunch ‘WandaVision’ Review: That’s Why They Became the Disney+ Bunch R.I.P., “Jessica Jones,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Runaways” and all your first-wave Marvel Television comrades. You were a motley bunch, scattered across the TV and streaming landscape, but you provided some solid entertainment value over the last seven years, until the corporate Thanos …

Disney Names Alan Bergman As New Movies Chairman Disney Names Alan Bergman As New Movies Chairman Disney on Monday cleared up a lingering question at its movie division: Alan Bergman, 54, was named chairman, succeeding Alan F. Horn, 77, a venerable figure in Hollywood who has led Walt Disney Studios since 2012. Mr. Horn will continue to serve as chief …

Lizzie McGuire reboot no longer happening at Disney+, Hilary Duff announces Lizzie McGuire reboot no longer happening at Disney+, Hilary Duff announces Hilary Duff, who portrayed the titular character in the original series and was set to reprise the role, broke the news on Wednesday on social media. “I’ve been so honoured to have the character of Lizzie in my …

SEC Reaches $3 Billion Deal With Disney, Drawing CBS Ties Toward an End SEC Reaches $3 Billion Deal With Disney, Drawing CBS Ties Toward an End The SEC and CBS signed a 15-year rights agreement in 2008, just before an explosion of television money reached college sports. Even after the SEC expanded and created the SEC Network with ESPN, the …

Disney+ to roll out 20 new Marvel and Star Wars series over the next few years Disney+ to roll out 20 new Marvel and Star Wars series over the next few years Disney has announced plans to ramp up production of Marvel and Star Wars series on its streaming service, Disney+. On Wednesday’s (10 December) Disney Investor Day livestream presentation, …

Coming Soon on Disney+: A Whole Lot of ‘Star Wars’ Coming Soon on Disney+: A Whole Lot of ‘Star Wars’ LOS ANGELES — In February, Robert A. Iger stepped down as Disney’s chief executive and became executive chairman, saying he would decamp entirely in 2021. But he saw himself as having one final task. “I want to make sure that …

Disney to Reveal Plans to Turbocharge Streaming Offerings Disney to Reveal Plans to Turbocharge Streaming Offerings LOS ANGELES — A significant expansion of the “Star Wars” universe. Tom Hanks as Geppetto in a live-action “Pinocchio,” and Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell in a live-action “Peter Pan & Wendy.” Footage from new Marvel projects. A star-studded prequel to “The Lion King.” …

Radio Disney, Launching Pad for Young Stars, Will Shut Down Next Year Radio Disney, Launching Pad for Young Stars, Will Shut Down Next Year Radio Disney, the nationwide radio network that entertained young listeners for more than two decades and helped jump-start the music careers of Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Selena Gomez, is set …

After 25 years, Radio Disney is going off the air in 2021 After 25 years, Radio Disney is going off the air in 2021 Radio Disney has announced that after 25 years on the air, it will cease operations in 2021. In a press statement, Disney explained that the closure had to do with “the fast-evolving media environment that provides …