Tag: disney
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Opinion: Bob Iger’s repairs at Disney’s crumbling castle need more time
[ad_1] Repairing the crumbling castle that is the Walt Disney Co. is turning out to be a more complex and longer-than-expected job for Bob Iger. Last November, Iger returned as Disney’s chief executive with a two-year contract that would have ended in December 2024. At the time, Wall Street investors were overjoyed with the news…
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The best streaming services in July 2023 are Hulu and Apple, and here’s why
[ad_1] Summer used to mean a lull in TV programming. And with a few exceptions, that’s how the streaming scene feels this July. After a frenzy of new shows launched in the spring, Hulu and Apple appear to be the only streaming services still putting their best feet forward this summer. But that might actually…
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Americans say Disney is among the most patriotic brands, despite DeSantis feud
[ad_1] When it comes to the brands that Americans feel are the most patriotic, Jeep still rules the road — but Disney isn’t far behind. Jeep STLA, +0.52%, the vehicle manufacturer with an 80-plus year history and deep ties to the American military, ranked first in the annual Most Patriotic Brands in America Survey, which…
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Opinion: Disney shows streaming wars are destroying all that was good about streaming
[ad_1] Walt Disney Co.’s disappointing results on Wednesday revealed ongoing issues with its streaming business, providing further evidence of how the streaming wars and the fight for consumers are now making it a more difficult business. On Thursday, Disney’s shares fell nearly 9% in reaction to the company’s results and inability to make streaming work…
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Netflix is sending its DVD-by-mail business to the Blockbuster graveyard
[ad_1] Netflix Inc. is ending the DVD-by-mail business that first made it a household name and took down Blockbuster Video. Netflix NFLX, +0.29% executives announced Tuesday afternoon that the company will ship its last red DVD envelopes on Sept. 29, after 25 years. The business has dwindled in the past decade from more than $900…