Rival streaming services could push Disney CEO Bob Iger off Apple's board

Plans by Apple and Disney to launch rival video streaming services this year could potentially sever the companies' long-standing ties in the boardroom.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Disney boots Apple off top US spot in 2019 'Brand Intimacy' study

Entertainment megacorporation Disney has, for the first time, replaced Apple at the top of MBLM's annual "Brand Intimacy" study in the U.S., gauging the emotional attachments manufactured by brands.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Disney's Netflix rival to launch in 2019 as Disney+

Following a takeover of 21st Century Fox, Disney is moving ahead with plans to launch a streaming service chock-full of blockbuster movies and TV shows pulled from its increasingly deep well of original content.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 15

Microsoft joins Apple and other retailers in supporting Disney's 'Movies Anywhere'

Microsoft has become the latest movie storefront to join Disney's Movies Anywhere, allowing for video content bought from online storefronts like iTunes and Amazon to be watched via Microsoft Movies & TV apps for the Xbox One game console and Windows desktops.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

Disney will acquire 21st Century Fox assets for $70B after Comcast drops bid

Disney has won the battle for 21st Century Fox, with Comcast surrendering the field to Apple's ally.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 17

Apple to supply iPhones, training for Disney '#DreamBigPrincess' videos shot by women

Displaying the two companies' close ties, Apple will play a crucial role in a Disney PR campaign intended to rehabilitate the latter's role models for young girls.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Disney clears DOJ antitrust hurdles for 21st Century Fox takeover

Vying against Comcast, Disney has passed a critical obstacle in its push to acquire 21st Century Fox: antitrust approval from the U.S. Justice Department, contingent on divesting itself of some of Fox's assets should a deal go through.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

Disney ups the stakes to $70B in bid for 21st Century Fox

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to raise its offer to buy assets from 21st Century Fox, in order to fend off an all-cash offer from Comcast in the high-stakes media bidding war.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 18

Comcast plans 'superior' cash offer to beat out Disney for 21st Century Fox

Comcast on Wednesday confirmed rumors that it intends to outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox and some of its subsidiaries, in a deal that could radically shake up the streaming media landscape — if it's approved.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

New ESPN+ herald of Disney's future efforts, will ramp up challenge to Apple's nascent video efforts

Disney on Thursday launched ESPN+, its entirely internet-based sports streaming service intended to appeal to cord-cutters using technology that it will likely use to launch its own streaming service in the near future.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 12

Disney forges new streaming video division in prep for services like ESPN+

As part of a larger reorganization, Disney on Wednesday announced the creation of a new division for its streaming video and international operations, which will oversee two upcoming video services: ESPN+, and the company's as-yet-unnamed family-friendly offering.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Comcast looks to expand content lineup with $30.9B bid for European broadcasting giant Sky

As Apple pushes forward with its plans to produce video content in-house, Comcast's attempt to purchase Sky could strengthen its capacity to provide a rival streaming service.

Brad Jones 8 years ago 6

By Odin's beard! Marvel's 'Thor: Ragnarok' accidentally made available on Apple's iTunes a month early

The hit Marvel Studios film "Thor: Ragnarok" isn't scheduled to get a digital release until Feb. 20. But some lucky customers received an early download of the blockbuster, thanks to a glitch in iTunes.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 6

Disney paves way for streaming Netflix competitor, entertainment behemoth with $52.4B purchase of 21st Century Fox

The Walt Disney Co., the major media conglomerate that has previously worked closely with Apple, has confirmed plans to acquire 21st Century Fox, with the $52.4 billion purchase of the entertainment rival likely to have major repercussions for the rest of the media industry.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 16

Pixar head John Lasseter takes leave of absence amid sexual misconduct allegations

John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Disney Animation Studios and close friend of late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, is taking a six-month leave of absence after allegations of inappropriate behavior toward female co-workers.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 9

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