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FILE - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley James Gorman speaks during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bertha Wang, File)

Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

Guests pass a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Disney to debut new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but some guests may have sticker shock

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

ESPN networks, ABC and Disney channels go dark on DirecTV on a busy night for sports

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

This image released by Amazon/MGM Studios shows Channing Tatum from "Blink Twice." (Carlos Somonte/Amazon-MGM via AP)

‘Deadpool’ and ‘Alien’ top charts again as ‘Blink Twice’ sees quiet opening

By Kaitlyn Huamani - Associated Press

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Xenomorph in a scene from "Alien: Romulus." (20th Century Studios via AP)

‘Alien: Romulus’ bites off $41.5 million to top box office charts

By Lindsey Bahr and Kaitlyn Huamani - Associated Press

The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Disney returns to profits in third quarter as streaming business starts making money for first time

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

This image released by 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios shows Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine." (20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios via AP)

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ now has the 6th biggest opening weekend of all time

By Lindsey Bahr - Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis., Friday, July 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Democrats rebuff wealthy donors threatening to stop contributions until Biden withdraws from race

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Visitors follow Mickey Mouse for photos at Disneyland, Jan. 22, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif. Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to unionize following a three-day vote culminating on Saturday, May 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Associated Press

Disney’s streaming business turns profitable in first financial report since challenge to Iger

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, photo, Cesar Conde speaks about the Fusion TV network during a tour of the facilities in Miami. Most news organizations hold their journalists to strict ethical standards to avoid conflicts of interest either real or perceived. Is the same true for its bosses? Outside corporate positions held by NBC Universal News Group chief Cesar Conde and CNN boss Mark Thompson reveal an ethical issue that has received little discussion. Should people who supervise news organizations, even if their background is more corporate than journalistic, be held to the same standards as their journalists? (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Outside roles by NBC’s Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: Being paid to sit on boards

By David Bauder - Associated Press

Actress Gina Carano arrives at the premiere of the feature film "Haywire" in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) ** FILE **

Elon Musk casually floats the idea of buying Disney

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

Taylor Swift performs as part of the "Eras Tour" at the Tokyo Dome, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ is heading to Disney+ with 5 new songs added

Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, sits in the broadcast booth with John Sadak, center right, and Barry Larkin, center left, during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Cincinnati. Amazon will partner with the Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy. Diamond owns 18 networks under the Bally Sports banner. Those networks have the rights to 37 professional teams — 11 baseball, 15 NBA and 11 NHL.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of bankruptcy restructuring agreement

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney is hoping a recent decision bolstering a Florida prosecutor's First Amendment case against Gov. Ron DeSantis helps its own free speech lawsuit against the Florida governor. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Disney hopes prosecutor’s free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Avantika, from left, Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp and Bebe Wood in a scene from "Mean Girls." (Jojo Whilden/Paramount via AP)

‘Mean Girls’ takes 1st place at the box office

By Lindsey Bahr - Associated Press

Disney reaches agreement with ValueAct, secures support for company’s board nominees

By Michelle Chapman - Associated Press

This image released by Disney shows Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau in a scene from "The Marvels." (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift

By Jake Coyle - Associated Press

This image released by Disney shows Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau in a scene from "The Marvels." (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? ‘Barbie’ success, Marvel struggles may signal a shift

By Jake Coyle - Associated Press

Jonathan Majors leaves a courtroom in New York, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Majors was convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend during a confrontation in New York City earlier this year. A Manhattan jury convicted the Marvel star Monday of one misdemeanor assault charge and one harassment violation. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he’s convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend

By Jennifer Peltz, Jake Coyle and Jake Offenhartz - Associated Press