If you’re planning ahead to spring and summer trips, and your family loves theme parks, you’ll want to know about some of the new rides and attractions debuting in the new year. DISNEY’S TOY STORY LAND One of the most anticipated openings for 2018 is Toy Story Land , expected […]
ESPN president resigns, admits drug addiction (prayers!)
John Skipper, president of the sprawling ESPN sports network, said Monday that he is resigning to treat a substance abuse problem. Skipper’s sudden announcement will force the Walt Disney Co.-owned network to search for new leadership at a time of retrenchment, with the company losing subscribers due to cord-cutters and […]
Disney blockbuster gets second-best weekend opening EVER
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” will happily settle for second. Rian Johnson’s second installment in the third “Star Wars” trilogy rocketed to a debut of $220 million at the North American box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. That gives “The Last Jedi” the second-best opening ever, slotting in behind […]
Disney, Fox announce MASSIVE deal (wow)
Disney is buying a large part of the Murdoch family’s 21st Century Fox for about $52.4 billion in stock, including film and television studios and cable and international TV businesses, as it tries to meet competition from technology companies in the entertainment business. The deal gives Disney film businesses including […]
A new trilogy is coming to the “Stars Wars” franchise
The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that Rian Johnson will craft a new trilogy for the “Star Wars” universe, greatly expanding the director’s command over the ever-expanding space saga created by George Lucas. The announcement, made by Disney chief Bob Iger on a call with investment analysts, constituted the most […]
ESPN considers dropping the NFL (it’s a ratings disaster!)
Ratings are declining and revenue is dwindling, so ESPN may do the unthinkable — dropping the NFL completely once their contract is up. This is bad news for NFL players and owners that depend upon the cable giant for billions in ad revenue. Growth is no longer attainable for the […]