LISTEN: Why ‘Moana’ Marks a Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indie Films Work at the Multiplexes

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind…

Should Disney Exit the Streaming Business?

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall argues in a new research note that focusing on IP and experiences could raise Disney’s stock price by 40 percent.

MrBeast Producer, Disney, Women in Fan LatAm Fuel Costa Rica Media Market

Revitalized last year as an offshoot of the Central America and Caribbean Audiovisual Market, the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM) promises a packed two-day conference over July 14-15, followed by…

Don Iwerks, Disney Camera and Projection Pioneer, Dies at 96

In 1997, he received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors, then was named a Disney Legend in 2009.

Donald Iwerks, Disney Camera Technician and Co-Founder of Iwerks Entertainment, Dies at 96

Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, died July 9. He was 96. Iwerks spent over six deacdes on…

Disney+ is considering a free streaming tier, report says

The launch of free content would allow Disney+ to better compete with free services like YouTube and Tubi, which are capturing a growing share of consumers’ viewing time.

Disney Plus is reportedly looking into a free streaming tier

Disney Plus is considering making some of its content free to watch, according to a report from Business Insider. A source tells the outlet that Adam Smith, Disney’s chief product…

Disney faces another box office shipwreck with 'Moana' remake on track to follow 'Snow White' to the bottom

Disney’s live-action “Moana” remake heads to theaters amid poor early reviews and soft opening projections. Industry experts project the film could debut at around $60 million in North American theaters…

Disney is exploring adding a free tier for Disney+ as YouTube draws TV viewers

Disney is discussing a free tier for Disney+ as US TV viewers embrace no-cost streamers like YouTube.

Alisa Bowen Exits as Disney+ President to Become CEO of Disney-Controlled Fubo TV Streamer

Alisa Bowen, who has served as president of Disney+ since September 2022, is leaving that role to become CEO of Fubo, the internet TV streaming service that is majority-owned by…