Disney Unites Technology and Franchises in Streaming
Disney has put Adam Smith in charge of global streaming and created a franchise strategy role for Joe Earley, turning Disney+ and Hulu into the group's operating system.
Disney has put Adam Smith in charge of global streaming and created a franchise strategy role for Joe Earley, turning Disney+ and Hulu into the group's operating system.
The iHeartRadio festival brings BTS, Cardi B, Muse, Snoop Dogg and more to Las Vegas. Its real stage now extends from the arena to radio, Disney+ and Hulu.
Nielsen is shifting its streaming audience measurement from weekly to daily delivery. With a lag of only two days, ratings are becoming an almost immediate management tool.
Dancing with the Stars returns with a two-night season 35 premiere, airing live on ABC and Disney+ before streaming on Hulu. Beyond the glitter, the show reveals why platforms are rediscovering the value of live television, voting and appointment entertainment.
On the eve of its reunion documentary’s global release, Oasis has shared cryptic clips featuring Amsterdam, Paris and Rome. Liam and Noel Gallagher may be preparing another major European chapter.
In Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France and Korea will gather global cinema decision-makers. AI, funding, theaters, and platforms: the Lumière Summit aims to transform concern into action.
After nearly twenty years of waiting, director Jon Turteltaub asserts that the third Benjamin Gates is finally back on track with Disney's support. Nicolas Cage and the historical faces of the saga are at the heart of discussions, although no filming date has yet been announced.
On August 20, 2026, the Jonas Brothers open The Burning Up Tour All Over Again at Madison Square Garden. Behind the Disney-era wink, the trio is turning teenage memory into a live, streaming and ticketing machine.
D23 2026 opens its doors in Anaheim from August 14 to 16. Disney gathers cinema, streaming, franchises, and parks in an event closely watched by the entire industry.
Disney confirms it is exploring a free, ad-supported Disney+ offering. Behind this idea, the group seeks to reach price-sensitive households, increase its audience, and accelerate its advertising revenue in the face of Netflix, YouTube, Tubi, and FAST platforms.
Fueled by the billion-dollar success of Toy Story 5, strong park growth, and a streaming profit that has more than doubled, Disney is transforming its franchises into a global ecosystem. Its new agreement with TikTok confirms that the battle is now being fought well beyond cinema screens.
Toy Story 5 has crossed the billion-dollar mark at the global box office during its sixth weekend. The Pixar film becomes the biggest success of 2026 and reignites the debate on the power of franchises.
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