The New York Times – Film:
The Pixar film struggled at the box office initially. It has now made $500 million, but not before prompting the studio to re-examine its release strategy.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Top Studio Executives Join Writers’ Strike Negotiations
The New York Times – Film:
The stalemate is in its fifth month, and talks between the union and the Hollywood studios resumed for the first time since August.
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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.
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Why Charter and Disney Are Fighting, and What It Means for Viewers
The New York Times – Sports:
Millions of subscribers to Charter’s Spectrum service cannot watch the U.S. Open or college football games this weekend, and the dispute has far-reaching implications for the industry.
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A Los Angeles Home That Channels the Magic of ‘Fantasia’
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Inspired by the property’s famous former owner, the designer Frances Merrill infused a house in West Hollywood with nods to cinema history and midcentury diners.
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Justin Simien on Releasing ‘Haunted Mansion’ in the Midst of a Strike
The New York Times – Film:
The director found himself alone on the promotional tour because his stars couldn’t take part. Still, as a writer, he’s made connections on the picket line.
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How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The New York Times – Sports:
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Review: A Disney Ride to Nowhere Fun
The New York Times – Film:
Starring LaKeith Stanfield and Rosario Dawson, this movie plays like a feature-length ad for Disney’s theme-park attraction of the same name.