[ Aaron LaBerge, who helped oversee Disney‘s expansion into streaming during two stints totaling 20 years, is exiting the company. On July 1, the exec will become Chief Technology Officer at Penn Entertainment, holding the same title he did at the end of his Disney run. Penn is largely known for its gaming operation. In … Read more
[ Disney+ has released a brand new Bluey episode titled “Surprise,” which began streaming early this morning on Sunday, April 21 at midnight PT. The episode will also air on Disney Junior at 7 a.m. PT and on Disney Channel at 7:30 a.m. PT, with several repeat airings throughout the day. The new episode follows … Read more
[ Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec (Citadel) have been tapped to script a live-action Space Mountain movie for Disney, Deadline can confirm. While details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, it’s based on the theme park attraction first introduced to Disneyland on January 15, 1975. Jonathan Eirich will produce for Rideback, … Read more
[ Last night on Real Time with Bill Maher, the HBO host spoke about the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV documentary, comparing Nickelodeon to Michael Jackson‘s Neverland Ranch. Maher then called out Disney for not being “all that different before segueing into a rant about modern progressive gender politics. In his … Read more
[ Editors note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline’s political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, … Read more
[ Grimms’ Fairy Tales are some of the most recognizable stories in the world. This collection of stories, written by the German Grimm brothers Jacob and Wilhelm, was published in the 1800s, but has been delighting children and adults ever since with numerous adaptations. That includes everything from Rapunzel to Cinderella and several other familiar … Read more
[ Putting their political feet on the gas, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) want a response by the end of the month, and they want the Department of Justice looped in. “The Joint Venture raises questions about how this new offering would affect access, competition, and choice in the sports streaming … Read more
[ EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Marvel underwent a handful of layoffs Monday, with 15 employees impacted across Marvel Entertainment in New York and Marvel Studios in Burbank. Those let go include junior employees in production and development at Marvel Studios. These cuts are due to Marvel reassessing and reducing their slate. Duly note, Marvel Studios … Read more
[ Just a few short weeks after Disney officially integrated Hulu into Disney+, another huge change is reportedly in the works. According to The Information, Disney is going to bring live channels to its streaming service in the coming weeks, similar to old-school TV channels or the increasingly popular FAST channels from Pluto TV, Tubi, … Read more
[ Two months after revealing its Korean slate for 2024, Disney+ has unveiled another series from the country. Titled Low Life, the show will premiere on the platform next year and Hulu in the U.S. The series will star veteran actor Ryu Seungryong (Moving) and Yang Sejong (Doona!). Set in 1970s Korea, the story follows … Read more
