Walt Disney Co. announced the acquisition of a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, intended to create what the company describes as a "persistent universe". This project, which is subject to regulatory approval, promises to be a revolutionary gaming experience that will integrate with Epic's…
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Mickey Mouse’s first short is already in the public domain
The iconic Mickey Mouse from the classic short film "Steamboat Willie," released in 1928, is now in the public domain as of January 1, 2024, under copyright law established by the United States Congress.
From this milestone, Disney is…
Disney’s economic impact is $ 40 billion
In a report revealed this Tuesday, it is highlighted that Disney has generated a significant economic impact in the state of Florida, exceeding $40 billion and contributing to the creation of approximately 263,000 jobs.
The report,…
Amazon will also have a subscription with ads on Prime Video
Amazon plans to incorporate ads into its Prime Video streaming content service, a change expected early next year, following the example of platforms such as Netflix and Disney+.
Subscription plans for services such as Netflix and Disney+…
Disney begins another round of mass layoffs
The American entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company began its second round of layoffs, which foresees, once fully completed, the departure of 7,000 employees during 2023, which represents 3.6 % of its workforce.
Thus, once this round…
Disney names Susan Arnold as first woman chair
Susan Arnold, an American executive, was selected as the next chairman of the Board of The Walt Disney Company to succeed Bob Iger. Arnold has become the first woman to hold that position, ending a nearly 100-year tradition of men leading…
Disney to distribute movies via blockchain
Disney developed a film distribution system with exhibitors that encrypts files using keys to guarantee their protection against piracy, also using blockchain technology.
The system, created by Disney in 2018, was recently published in the…
Google Play announces the best apps of 2020
The Disney+ streaming platform, Zoom video conferencing service, and Vimeo Create mobile editing software were recognized as the best apps of 2020 on Google Play.
The Android platform revealed its Best of 2020 list, in which it collects…
Google will allow users to interact with characters of The Mandalorian
Google has launched a new Augmented Reality experience with which Android mobile users with 5G can place the characters from the first season of the Disney + series The Mandalorian in their homes.
The experience, developed together with…
Disney Plus becomes the movie theater for premieres
Disney plus will become the new movie theater to enjoy the best big screen productions that are supposed to hit theaters, but due to the global contingency caused by COVID-19, the tradition of going to the movies has been seriously…
Disney announces restructuring and prioritizes streaming service
The US media and entertainment company Disney reported on Monday the new restructuring that it will carry out in the media and entertainment division in which the main focus is expected to be the streaming service.
With the intention of…
The Lion King is the highest grossing animated film in history
According to the collection data offered on Monday by the Mojo Box Office portal, the remake of The Lion King already totals 1,337 million dollars, a figure with which it has exceeded the record that until now had Frozen (2013) with $ 1,276…