Walt Disney Company has announced that it plans to cut around 7,000 jobs as part of a major structuring. The move comes alongside the news that its streaming service Disney+ […]
Mark Parker to chair Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Company board of directors has elected independent director Mark G. Parker as chairman of the board, effective following the annual meeting of shareholders.
Disney recruits Geoff Morrell
Walt Disney has appointed Geoff Morrell to the newly created position of chief corporate affairs officer, effective January 24.
Thorsten Braun new head of Super RTL
Thorsten Braun, currently Chief Content & Revenue Officer, will become the new Managing Director of German children’s and family channel Super RTL.
Disney hikes ESPN+ price
Walt Disney will raise the cost of its sport streaming service ESPN+ by 17% in the US next month.
Disney to close Fox and Disney Junior in Germany
Walt Disney will close its pay-TV channels Fox and Disney Junior in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on September 30, 2021, a Disney spokesperson confirmed to Broadband TV News.
Disney prepares for more channel closures
Walt Disney is planning to shut another 100 international TV channels over the next year as it takes advantage of the success of its streaming service Disney+.
“Incredible” Disney+ success prompts major reorganisation
The Walt Disney Company has announced a strategic reorganisation of its media and entertainment businesses, effective immediately.
Disney+ not available on Sky Q in Germany until April 2021
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland will only be able to offer Disney+ as an app on its Sky Q platform from April 2021.
Deutsche Telekom to offer Disney+ for free for 6 months
Deutsche Telekom will be the exclusive distribution partner of Disney+ in Germany and offer the streaming service for free for six months to its customers.