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After Pixar Ouster, John Lasseter Returns With Apple and ‘Luck’
John Lasseter was toppled five years ago by allegations about his workplace behavior. He’s back with an animated film and a studio that could be...
Amazon is giving Prime Video a face-lift.
The company hopes a new interface — replacing a much-maligned predecessor — will make the streaming service easier and more inviting for viewers.
Pandemic-battered movie theaters are feeling good after a strong June.
Films like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jurassic World Dominion” performed very well at the box office, and “Minions: The Rise of Gru” is expected to...
Disney Board Renews Bob Chapek as C.E.O.
The company has faced major challenges recently, leading some to question whether Mr. Chapek would last. But his contract was extended by three years.
The Former Electrical Engineer Leading Disney’s Streaming Strategy
Kareem Daniel has become one of the entertainment industry’s most powerful executives, exposing him to Hollywood’s slings and arrows.
Naomi Osaka Starts a Media Company, With Help From LeBron James
The tennis star, who has struggled on the court of late, is behind an entertainment company called Hana Kuma in partnership with Mr. James’s fast-growing...
‘Lightyear’ Opens at No. 2, as ‘Jurassic World’ Holds Strong
The Pixar movie’s estimated $51 million in North American sales fell short of expectations.
After a Political Storm, Gay Days Return to Disney
An L.G.B.T.Q. tradition at Disney World took on new significance this year, when Disney was ensnared in a heated cultural debate.
After a Political Storm, Gay Days Return to Disney
An L.G.B.T.Q. tradition at Disney World took on new significance this year, when Disney was ensnared in a heated cultural debate.
Disney Fires Peter Rice, Its Top TV Content Executive
Some in the entertainment business had seen him as a possible candidate to succeed Bob Chapek as Disney’s chief executive.