Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI to Bring Iconic Characters to AI Videos
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for AI-generated short videos on Sora, reshaping content creation.
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella for AI-generated short videos on Sora, reshaping content creation.
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, bringing HBO, major franchises, and iconic studios under Netflix’s global streaming umbrella.
Tegna shares dropped 4% after Trump opposed FCC ownership cap changes, threatening Nexstar's $6.2B acquisition and creating turmoil in TV broadcasting consolidation plans.
Disney's Q4 revenue of $22.5B misses analyst estimates. Upcoming Avatar and Zootopia releases expected to reduce Q1 earnings by $400M. Stock drops 4% despite streaming gains.
ESPN Bet (Penn) is out due to low popularity. ESPN switches to DraftKings as the exclusive betting partner starting in December.
Disney & Webtoon are building a new digital comics platform for Marvel, Star Wars & more, offering 35k+ titles with one subscription. Disney will invest 2% in Webtoon. Launching in Q4, it provides mobile access & boosts both companies.