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Amazon’s Freevee Embraces the Judge Judy Universe
The free, ad-supported streaming service is quadrupling down on Judge Judith Sheindlin. And she’s bringing her “nepo babies” along.
Golden Globes Are Sold and Hollywood Foreign Press Is No More
After a series of ethics, finance and diversity scandals, the embattled awards show will continue but the group that was behind it for decades will...
Universal Says On-Demand Film Strategy Has Increased Audience
The studio let viewers rent or buy movies earlier for a higher price. This made more than $1 billion in less than three years, with...
The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World
Sean Bailey is in charge of live-action remakes of films like “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a job that puts him in the middle of a...
Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida
A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and...
DeSantis Signs Into Law Latest Wrinkle in Disney Feud
The bill would allow approved development agreements for Walt Disney World to be voided. The company has already sued the governor over the issue.
Disney Sued by Florida for Control of Theme Park’s Expansion
A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a “back room deal” to control development at Walt Disney World.
Writers, Seeking Pay Change for the Streaming Era, Prepare to Strike
In the 16 years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business.
Disney Sues DeSantis Over Control of Its Florida Resort
The company claimed “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” which it said stemmed from its criticism of a contentious state education law.
DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement
A board overseeing the resort wants lawyers to prepare a resolution to stop Disney from maintaining vast control over the complex for decades to come.
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