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Tentpoles Are Just the Beginning: Inside Disney’s Plan for Multi-Platform Advertising Dominance
Disney is selling streaming ad packages around Oscar winner 'Anora,' while the upcoming women's college basketball tournament is seeing NFL-like buys.
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Alan Bergman and Josh D’Amaro (with a Robert Downey Jr. Cameo) Go Inside Disney’s IP-Driven Experiences Business
The Disney execs talk to THR after a cameo-packed panel at SXSW Saturday that included appearances from the 'Iron Man' actor, Marvel's Kevin Feige, Pixar's Pete Docter, Jon Favreau and more.
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How to Watch ‘Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up’ Season 2 Online
The 33-year-old recently gave birth to her first child with ex-fiancé Ken Urker — here's where to stream the second season of her unscripted Lifetime series for free.
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It’s Official: Stephen A. Smith Inks New Long-Term Deal With ESPN
The agreement will see Smith continue to lead 'First Take,' while freeing him up to pursue other options outside of sports.
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David Duchovny to Investigate Real-Life ‘X-Files’ for History, Tyler Perry Teams Up With Lifetime
Other news from a Wednesday A+E news blitz include a Judd family documentary at Lifetime and, because 15 seasons weren't enough, new (longer!) episodes of 'Storage Wars.'
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Disney Cuts Nearly 200 Jobs at ABC News and Entertainment Networks
The data-driven news brand 538 will be shuttered in the cuts.
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ESPN Cancels ‘Around the Horn’ After 23-Year Run
The show, which debuted in 2002 and has televised more than 4,900 episodes, will have its final edition May 23.
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‘Tiana’ Disney+ Series Shelved as Walt Disney Animation Abandons Longform Streaming Content (Exclusive)
First announced in 2020, the Disney+ show was envisioned as a musical featuring Anika Noni Rose reprising her role as Tiana, Disney's first Black princess, from 'The Princess and the Frog.'
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ESPN to Launch New ‘SportsCenter’ on Disney+
'SC+' will stream new episodes every day, featuring a more casual, entertainment-focused look at the world of sports.
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ESPN Breaks Up With MLB After 35-Year Run As League Tests Market for New Deal
The decision comes at a pivotal moment for the Disney-owned sports giant, which is preparing to launch a new streaming service this year.
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‘Win or Lose’ Review: Pixar’s Disney+ Series Should Have Been a Home Run
Each of the eight episodes focuses on a different character's perspective in the week leading up to the championship game for an adolescent softball league.
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Hearst CEO to Staff: There’s a Difficult Year Ahead Despite “Record” Revenue in 2024
Steve Swartz says that Hearst had $13 billion in revenue in 2024 thanks to political advertising, but adds that a tough ad market and cord-cutting is "significantly impacting" A+E Networks. Hearst is also seeing "significant productivity gains" with generative AI software.
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