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Disney and WEBTOON Entertainment Broaden Relationship to Create New Digital Comics Platform

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(NYSE:DIS) BURBANK, Calif. & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ: WBTN) today announced that Disney and WEBTOON have entered into a non-binding term sheet for the development of an all-new digital comics platform that will feature current comic book runs and include decades of past comics from across Disney’s portfolio including Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios and more. For the first time, more than 35,000 comics from Marvel, Star War

September 15, 2025Partnership
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Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation Into Disney's Potential Violation Of Children's Privacy Rights

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(NYSE:DIS) NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a leading national law firm, announces that is investigating allegations that Disney violated the COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) by collecting personal data from children watching Disney videos on YouTube,...

September 10, 2025Lawsuits
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EverPass Media and ESPN Bring ESPN+ Content to Commercial Businesses with Multi-Year Licensing Agreement

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(NYSE:DIS) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverPass Media (“EverPass”), the premier streaming platform delivering premium live sports content to commercial businesses, and ESPN today announced a multi-year licensing agreement in which EverPass will hold the rights to market, sell and distribute ESPN+ to commercial businesses in the U.S. Under this agreement, ESPN+ will be sold as a separate package to both existing and new EverPass customers, allowing them to stream ESPN+ in bars, restaurants, hotels and other

September 10, 2025Partnership
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Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation Into Disney’s Potential Violation Of Children’s Privacy Rights

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(NYSE:DIS) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a leading national law firm, announces that is investigating allegations that Disney violated the COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) by collecting personal data from children watching Disney videos on YouTube, without parental notice or consent, and then using the data collected from those children to serve them targeted ads. So What: If your child under 13 has viewed Disney videos on YouTube, they may be entitled to compensation wit

September 4, 2025Lawsuits
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New Documentary Unlocking Pigeon Mission Uncovers a Forgotten WWII Rescue and the Collective Pursuit of Peace for Humanity

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(NYSE:DIS) HAIKOU, China, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center: A new documentary, Unlocking Pigeon Mission, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist...

The Walt Disney Company to Participate in the Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at approximately 1:10 p.m. ET/ 10:10 a.m. PT. To stream live, please visit www.disney.com/investors. A recording of the question-and-answer session will be archived on our website.

Disneyland Resort Celebrates 70 Years with 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim Community Initiative

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 70th anniversary and to give back to the community it calls home, Disneyland Resort invited local residents to join in celebrating The Happiest Place on Earth with exciting events and surprises over 70 hours of fun in...

August 25, 2025Community
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Spiceology and Hulu Fire Up Flavor for "King of the Hill" Revival with Limited-Edition Beer-Infused BBQ Rub

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Fans are Welcomed Back to Arlen with Collectible Beer Can BBQ Rub SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To honor the revival of Hulu's beloved adult animated series, "King of the Hill" from 20th Television Animation, Spiceology, the nation's fastest-growing spice company and a...

August 25, 2025Marketing
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DISNEY CELEBRATES WORLD PRINCESS WEEK WITH A MAGICAL PERFORMANCE, NEW CONTENT, PRODUCTS, MUSIC, AND MORE

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All-new brand spot featuring music from seven-time Grammy® Award winner Jacob Collier showcases the limitless power of imagination inspired by Disney princesses. Jodi Benson, Auli'i Cravalho, Paige O'Hara, and Anika Noni Rose come together for an unforgettable and spectacular Disney...

August 25, 2025Events
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Fall Beginning Aug. 22, 2025 with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings memorable, family-friendly autumn experiences Plaza de la Familia kicks off with lively music, Mexican-inspired cuisine and more to honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos Aug. 22-Nov. 2 Guests can extend the fall fun with festive offerings at...

August 22, 2025Events
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Teamworks Partners with ESPN for College Football

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DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamworks, the Operating System for Sports™ powering more than 6,500 elite sports teams globally, today announced a strategic partnership with ESPN to provide the network's research team with access to its Coaching and Scouting platform. The...

STAY STEPS FROM THE MAGIC THIS FALL WITH RATES STARTING AT $82 AT DISNEY SPRINGS® RESORT AREA HOTELS

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Special rates starting at $82 are available to book and stay now through November 23, 2025 at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include Resort Service...

COMPLEX & ESPN TEAM UP FOR GRAND OPENING OF COMPLEX NEW YORK STORE

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The Multi-Week Partnership Celebrates the Launch of the Enhanced ESPN App and the Intersection of Sports, Culture, and Style Complex to Present the Hellstar's 5-Year Anniversary Collection and a Special ESPN x Hellstar Collaboration NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Complex and ESPN...

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + ESPN celebrates streaming service launch

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NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August...

August 21, 2025Streaming
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Disney Cruise Line Expands Sailings in California and Texas with Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Itineraries

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CELEBRATION, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Disney Cruise Line releases the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, offering West Coast and Texas families more sailings in their backyard with even more voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries invite guests to...

August 19, 2025Cruise
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Inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in December

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Link to download photos, b-roll & interviews at DisneyExperiences.com Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, Hampton and Tuskegee universities among prominent programs participating in new college basketball tournament Dec. 4-7 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; Format involves four men's teams...

August 13, 2025Sports
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13-Year-Old Florida Girl Recipient of 170,000th Disney Wish on Disneyland Resort's 70th Anniversary

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Tech-Loving Make-A-Wish Kid Hosted by Disney Imagineers at Walt Disney Imagineering and Disneyland for 170,000th Wish Milestone Wish Celebrated During 70th Anniversary of First Disney Park A Disney Wish is Granted Every Hour of Every Day, Making Disney the #1 Wish Granter in the World for...

August 11, 2025Charity
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ESPN DTC AND FOX ONE TO LAUNCH COMBINED BUNDLE OFFER

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Viewers will have the opportunity to bundle ESPN's DTC Unlimited Offering and FOX One for $39.99 per month Starting October 2 BRISTOL, Conn. and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer service and FOX One, Fox Corporation's (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX"...

ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 19th Annual ADCOLOR Awards

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Winners will be announced on November 14th at the organization's annual award show NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to building community in the creative industries, today announced the honorees for its 19th Annual ADCOLOR Awards. Disney,...

August 7, 2025Awards
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2025

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter: Revenues increased 2% for Q3 to $23.7 billion from $23.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2024 Income before income taxes increased 4% for Q3 to $3.2 billion from $3.1 billion in Q3 fiscal 2024 Total segment operating income(1) increased 8% for Q3 to $4.6 billion from $4.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2024 Diluted earnings per share (EPS)

August 6, 2025Earnings
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ESPN and the NFL Reach New Agreements To Extend NFL Draft Rights and Add NFL Content and Features to ESPN’s Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service

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NEW YORK & BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN and the NFL have reached new licensing agreements, extending ESPN’s NFL Draft rights and, separately, adding NFL programming and content to ESPN’s upcoming Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) service, as well as to Disney+. The agreement also includes the opportunity for fans to bundle ESPN’s DTC service with NFL+ Premium. ESPN and NFL Reach Multi-Year Extension on NFL Draft The multi-year NFL Draft licensing agreement builds upon ESPN’s rich history surrou

ESPN’s Direct-to-Consumer Service and Enhanced App Launching August 21

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BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN will launch its new previously announced direct-to-consumer streaming service on Thursday, August 21, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks and services – within an enhanced ESPN App with new, personalized features and functionality – directly to fans. Timed for a marquee stretch of live sports programming across ESPN platforms, the launch of ESPN DTC coincides with the start of the college football and NFL seasons, US Open tennis, international soccer,

ESPN, WWE Reach Landmark Rights Agreement as ESPN Platforms Become Exclusive U.S. Domestic Home of All WWE Premium Live Events, Including WrestleMania, Starting in 2026

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BRISTOL, Conn. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), and WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), today announced a landmark rights agreement as ESPN platforms, including the new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service, will become the exclusive U.S. domestic home of all WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs), including the two-night cultural phenomenon WrestleMania, starting in 2026. This deal makes ESPN home to the highest-profile W

ESPN to Acquire NFL Network and Other Media Assets From the NFL in Exchange for a 10% Equity Stake in ESPN

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NEW YORK & BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), and the National Football League (NFL) today announced a non-binding agreement under which ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL – including NFL’s linear RedZone Channel, and NFL Fantasy – in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN. In addition to the sale of NFL Network, the NFL and ESPN are also entering into a second non-binding agreem

August 6, 2025Mergers
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ESPN Experiences and REAL SLX to Collaborate on Upcoming Sports Fan Trips

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NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN Experiences, the experiential travel arm of ESPN, and REAL SLX, the global sports and lifestyle experience platform, today announce that the two brands will collaborate on two upcoming opportunities, Inside the Ropes and ESPN Fantasy Football...

Rivalry Ignites in the Music Video for New Single “Don’t Mess With Us” From ‘ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires’

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Don’t Mess With Us,” an all new high-energy music video and single, has been released from the upcoming highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires.” The music video is available today on DisneyMusicVevo. The single is also available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other digital platforms. “ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires” — the latest installment of the music-fueled ZOMBIES franchise — premieres Thursday, July 1

Jay-Z Loses $1 Million Betting On NBA Finals: How The Indiana Pacers Spoiled Rapper's $3.33 Million Payday

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Jay-Z lost $1 million betting on the 2025 NBA Finals. The billionaire's bet may have been a marketing play for a company he is an investor in.

June 12, 2025
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Options Corner: High-Risk FuboTV Offers An Underappreciated Statistical Edge

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Although lingering clouds hang over FuboTV's proposed deal to merge with Disney's Hulu, sentiment trends may favor upside for FUBO stock.

June 10, 2025
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Disney Stock Is Rising Tuesday: What's Going On?

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Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company announced it will pay Comcast $438.7 million to acquire the company's 33% stake in Hulu.

June 10, 2025
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Breaking Down Walt Disney: 12 Analysts Share Their Views

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June 10, 2025
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Live On CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Will Probably Stop Disclosing Subscriber Numbers At Some Point, We Have Certainly Considered It; The Best Course For Us To Take Has Been To Hold Onto Linear Networks

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June 10, 2025
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Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Walt Disney, Raises Price Target to $130

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June 10, 2025
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Jim Cramer Says Kinder Morgan Is 'Good,' Calls This Communication Services Stock A 'Winner'

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When asked about Walt Disney's stock, Cramer said: "We don't care where a stock came from, we care where it's going to."

June 9, 2025
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Disney Parks Drive $67 Billion In US Economic Impact, Support Over 400K Jobs Nationwide

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Disney theme parks have been the growth engine for tourism, job creation, and tax revenue in Southern California and Central Florida.

June 6, 2025
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Gap, Disney, Ulta Beauty And More On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

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Gap Inc's share price dipped 33% in a week, but analyst Stephanie Link recommends using the weakness to buy the stock.

June 6, 2025
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CNBC Halftime Report Final Trades: GAP, Ulta Beauty, Walt Disney Company, iShares Silver Trust

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June 5, 2025
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Disney Loses Legal Battle To Block Executive Justin Connolly's Move To Rival YouTube

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Walt Disney lost its legal bid to block Justin Connolly from leaving the company to join YouTube, with a court ruling allowing Connolly to take on the role of global head of media and sports.

June 5, 2025
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Canada's 32-Year Stanley Cup Drought Could End In 2025: Oilers Vs. Panthers, Odds, Schedule, How To Watch

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June 4, 2025
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'Meta Seeks Hollywood Deals for New Virtual-Reality Headset'- WSJ

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June 4, 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders Reject CEO David Zaslav's $51.9 Million Pay Package Amid Stock Slump, Debt Downgrade

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Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. shareholders delivered a stinging rebuke to CEO David Zaslav's leadership on Tuesday.

June 4, 2025
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Disney's Growth Engines Could Drive Stock Higher 'If We Avoid A Recession,' Analyst Says

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June 3, 2025
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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Walt Disney, Raises Price Target to $140

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June 3, 2025
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Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Smashes China Box Office With $25.6 Million Opening, Sets IMAX Record For Hollywood Films In 2025

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Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning topped China's box office with a $25.6 million debut.

June 3, 2025
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What's Going On With Disney Stock Monday?

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Shares of Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) are treading water on Monday. New reports indicate the company is initiating another round of layoffs impacting several hundred employees globally.

June 2, 2025
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'Disney Mass Layoffs Cut Across TV, Film, Corporate Finance' - Variety

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June 2, 2025
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Disney Is Offering Free NFTs To Streaming Subscribers: How 'Passionate' Fans Can Get New Digital Collectibles

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Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has launched a new perks program to reward streaming subscribers — and it involves non-fungible tokens.</

May 30, 2025
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Disney Adds Fan Perks To Win Over US Viewers In Streaming Battle

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Disney+ launched Perks program in the US offering fans rewards like limited-time sweepstakes and discounts; Hulu to debut offerings on June 2.

May 30, 2025
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'Disney+ Expands Subscriber Perks, Including Movie Premieres'- Bloomberg

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May 29, 2025
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Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Appear At Monaco Grand Prix As Formula 1 Gains Traction With Celebrities And Billionaires

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High-profile celebrities including Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos and actress Sofia Vergara attended the prestigious 2025 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, highlighting Formula 1's growing appeal among entertainment industry figures and wealthy investors. The glamorous race weekend attracted billionaires, actors and sports stars as McLaren driver Lando Norris secured his second victory of the season. Bezos, accompanied by fiancée Lauren Sánchez, was photographed wearing Ferrari team headsets while observing the competition from premium hospitality areas.

May 27, 2025
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Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' Remake Leads Record $326 Million Memorial Day Box Office Weekend

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Walt Disney Co. achieved a significant milestone as its live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake, alongside Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," propelled U.S. Memorial Day weekend box office receipts to a record-breaking $326.7 million.

May 27, 2025
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