Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year
Walt Disney Co DIS.N will shutter its immersive Star Wars-themed luxury hotel in Orlando this September, less than two years after it opened.
Fri May 19 2023
Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs
The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023
This year's Oscars show will go on, with a host
Walt Disney Co's ABC said plans remain in place to hold the Oscars, the highest film honors, on March 27 in Los Angeles.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Disney rejects Scarlett Johansson's complaint over 'Black Widow' streaming release
Johansson's suit said her representatives approached Disney about resolving the issue but were "largely ignored."
Fri Jul 30 2021
Avengers ready to welcome Marvel fans at new Disneyland campus
Fan favorites from Disney's blockbuster Marvel movies, from Black Widow to Captain America and Ant-Man, also will interact with guests.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Marvel rallies superhero fans to assemble at movie theatres
Walt Disney Co's Marvel Studios encourages superhero fans to return to movie theatres.
Tue May 04 2021
Disneyland's Avengers area to open in June with Spider-Man and shawarma
A new Avengers-themed area featuring a Spider-Man ride, roaming superheroes and a shawarma food cart will open at Disneyland Resort.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Avengers area to open at California's Disneyland in June
A new Avengers-themed area that includes a Spider-Man ride will open at Walt Disney Co's Disneyland Resort in California on June 4.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Disney to close 60 North American retail stores, focus on e-commerce
Walt Disney Co will close at least 60 Disney retail stores in North America this year as the company revamps its digital shopping platforms.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Has Disney put the worst of the pandemic behind it?
Walt Disney Co's rapidly growing streaming video business and a partial recovery at its theme parks gave investors fresh hope on Thursday.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Disneyland Paris to close again as France orders second virus lockdown
Walt Disney Co's Disneyland theme park in Paris will close again as France heads back into lockdown to fight a second wave of coronavirus infections, the company said on Thursday.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit
About two-thirds of the laid-off employees will be part-time workers.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Disney's 'Mulan' gets cold reception in boycott-leading Hong Kong
Walt Disney Co's live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie.
Thu Sep 17 2020
U.S. lawmakers quiz Disney CEO over Xinjiang connection to 'Mulan'
A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company's connection with "security and propaganda" authorities of China's Xinjiang region.
Sun Sep 13 2020
Disney's 'Mulan' battles mixed reviews and media muzzle at Chinese launch
Walt Disney Co's live-action war epic "Mulan" opened to a lukewarm reception in China on Friday as it battled with mixed reviews, COVID-19 curbs on cinemas and international calls for a boycott.
Sat Sep 12 2020
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025