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Alex Scott quits Disney+ role as Women’s Champions League presenter

Disney+ has paid tribute to Alex Scott’s contribution after the presenter decided to walk away to focus on other projects

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Spotify to bring audiobooks to India in November, four years after US launch

Spotify will introduce its audiobook service in India on November 12, 2026, enabling local users to access new content. The service will be available primarily through an Audiobooks+ add-on for Premium subscribers. Initially, Indian users can access a global catalogue featuring over 350,000 titles in different languages. Spotify aims to…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Paramount Skydance merger: Is David Ellison’s $110 billion hollywood gamble now about tech?

Paramount Skydance has completed a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to reshape Hollywood's landscape. The merger combines major studios and platforms under one roof, aiming for efficiency and technological advancements. Skydance plans to streamline operations while managing considerable debt and integrating two large companies. Executives emphasize the importance…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Disney Layoffs: Why is Disney cutting hundreds of jobs again under CEO Josh D’Amaro amidst future plans?

Disney is undergoing significant staff reductions as newly appointed CEO Josh D’Amaro announces layoffs affecting hundreds of workers. Most cuts are from the tech and HR divisions, while the TV and motion picture studios remain unaffected. These layoffs follow earlier cuts made in April and summer, which also targeted various…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Paramount rolls out $44 billion bond sale to fund Warner Bros. takeover

Paramount Skydance Corp. has initiated the sale of over $44 billion in bonds to fund its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Following legal settlements, the company can proceed with the financing, which includes various debt tranches. The bond issuance is expected to be one of the largest corporate high-yield…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Zee escalates copyright fight against Reliance-Disney's JioStar

India's Zee Entertainment has initiated contempt proceedings against JioStar for violations of a court injunction. The injunction prohibits JioStar from using Zee's copyrighted music and content in its programming. Despite the court order, Zee claims JioStar continued to exploit this content after the injunction was issued. JioStar previously argued that…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Paramount seeks another $7.5 billion as Warner Bros mega-deal hits delay

David Ellison’s entertainment giant is lining up billions in additional borrowing to fund its Warner Bros Discovery takeover as opponents continue their legal challenge.

BANG Premier · Sep 24

Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?

US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perks

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Disney to hike Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices by 13%: Here's how much you will pay now

Disney is planning to raise prices for various subscription plans for Disney+ and Hulu in the near future. The ad-free Disney+ plan will see an increase of $2.50, resulting in a new monthly fee of $21.49. Similarly, Hulu's ad-free offering will also face a price hike, including the bundle option.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Disney+ is raising prices again: ‘When will people learn to cancel’

Increase marks fourth time in four years that the entertainment company has raised streaming prices

The Independent UK · Sep 23