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Disney to make a major investment in Epic Games

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…

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,…

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…