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Disney''s (DIS) ad-supported video-on-demand service aims to reach more than 230 million subscribers by the end of 2024.

Two of the largest technology companies in the world could be set to battle it out on the gridiron, with a new battle picking up for the rights to National Football League games. What Happened: Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is exploring making a bid for the NFL rights in a multibillion-dollar deal, according to a report from Front Office Sports . The National Football League is fielding offers for an equity stake in NFL Media, livestreaming games on mobile devices and the lucrative “NFL Sunday Ticket” package. Apple is said to be prepared to bid for all three items in one deal. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) is considered the frontrunner by many to land the 49% stake in NFL Media, which includes the NFL Network, NFL RedZone and NFL.com. The National Football League is also considering selling the three items as pieces to maximize the potential revenue, which could bring in around $2.5 billion for the league. Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) is also considered to be a bidder on at least one of the three pieces offered by the NFL. “We’ve had a tremendous amount of interest from some terrific …

On March 11, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS ) will be releasing the latest Pixar animated feature “Turning Red” on its Disney+ streaming service. This marks the third consecutive Pixar production that was steered away from theatrical release and straight to a streaming premiere. However, the company has arranged for a one-week theatrical release for “Turning Red” at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre, beginning March 11. Why is Disney dropping “Turning Red” into a single theater rather than providing it with a nationwide release? The Reasoning: In order for a feature film to be eligible for the Academy Awards, it needs to have been given at least a one-week theatrical engagement in a Los Angeles-area cinema. It doesn’t matter if the film doesn''t play in any other market, as long as that minimum requirement is met. Other film award-giving entities including the Golden Globes, the film industry’s professional guilds and many … Full story available on Benzinga.com

After 42 seasons, Mike Krzyzewski will say goodbye to Duke University with the 2021-2022 his last season leading the Blue Devils. Saturday’s matchup against rival North Carolina will mark Coach K’s last game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Blue Devils. The Matchup: The Duke Blue Devils are 26-4 on the season and hold a 16-3 record in the ACC. North Carolina holds a 22-8 record overall and a 14-5 record in the ACC. Duke is averaging 80.3 points per game, ranked 12th in NCAA Division 1. The team ranks 11th in assists (17.3) and 55th in rebounds (38.6). North Carolina averages 78.1 points per game and ranks 35th in the country in rebounds with 39.7 per game. The team met earlier this season in a game that Duke won 87-67 at North Carolina. In the matchup, Duke out rebounded North Carolina 40-24. Duke is on a seven game win streak and North Carolina enters on a four game win streak. Krzyzewski holds a 50-46 record against North Carolina. The game will be aired at 6 p.m. EST on ESPN, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS ).

Disney on Monday announced it would pause all theatrical releases in Russia. Kent Phillips/ABC via Getty Images Critics are urging The Walt Disney Company to denounce Florida''s…

The Walt Disney Co. is resisting left-wing pressure to condemn the Florida bill that would restrict the teaching of sexuality and transgenderism to students in kindergarten through third grade.

:The Walt Disney Co Friday said it will offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of its Disney+ streaming service later this year as it seeks to reach its goal of profitability by 2024.Disney joins a growing number of media companies, including AT&T''s WarnerMedia, Comcast, Discovery and Paramount Global, in offe

Disney+ (DIS) confirms it is adding an advertising-supported subscription tier later on this year in the U.S

Cisco Systems Inc. is the latest major U.S. company to pause business operations in Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine. Cisco Chief Executive Chuck Robbins told staff in an letter Thursday that "Cisco is stopping all business operations in Russia and Belarus and will continue to focus on supporting our Ukrainian employees, customers and partners while providing humanitarian aid and accelerating our efforts to protect organizations in Ukraine from cyber threats. We stand with Ukraine and condemn this unjustified war." Cisco joins a long list of companies that have paused business operations in Russia that include Apple Inc. , Oracle Corp. , Boeing Co. , Exxon Mobile Corp. and Walt Disney Co. . Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.

Walt Disney (DIS) is discussing the prospect of a more inexpensive ad-supported version of its Disney+ video-streaming service, The Information reports

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) has announced the addition of “Nemesis” as the first Dutch production for streaming on Disney+. What Happened: According to a Variety report, the eight-part series is based on a novel by Simon de Waal and focuses on a female public prosecutor who hunts down an international crime ring following the murder of a witness in her home. “Nemesis” will be produced by Netherlands-based company Pupkin and is … Full story available on Benzinga.com

Hollywood Studios Pause New Film Releases In Russia Over the last seven decades, Hollywood has served as the unofficial — but massively influential — propaganda arm of the US government. If national interests are so required, film studios will create wartime propaganda and or even, like we''re witnessing today, pause theatrical releases in Russia. The Walt Disney Company announced Monday that "given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, including the upcoming Turning Red from Pixar." Dinsey is the first major studio to protest Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine five days ago. "We will make future business decisions based on the evolving situation. In the meantime, given the scale of the emerging refugee crisis, we are working with our NGO partners to provide urgent aid and other humanitarian assistance to refugees," the studio continued. WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T Inc., followed next by announcing it would delay the release of "The Batman." "In light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is pausing the release of its feature film ''The Batman'' in Russia," the studio said in a statement. "We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves.

Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, The Walt Disney Company and Paramount Pictures announced the decision in light of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

The fate is set for Marvel''s former Netflix (NFLX -2.1%) series in key Western markets: They''re headed to Disney+ (DIS -3%) March 16 - and that marks a step-up from Disney''s…

Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans in the country following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.