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Disney is hiring the majority of Character.AI's workforce
The bankrupt chatbot startup is offloading most of its staff to the Mouse House in a major talent acquisition move.
Character.AI goes bankrupt: What happens to your private chats?
A massive group of state attorneys general is stepping in to make sure your data doesn't end up being sold to the highest bidder during the fire sale.
Character.ai files for bankruptcy as Disney moves in with $20M bid
The controversial AI chatbot platform is officially up for sale, and the House of Mouse is the stalking horse bidder.
Epic Games pivots to AI-first development for upcoming Disney projects
The Unreal Engine maker is ditching human-written code and traditional art for its big-budget Marvel and Star Wars shooter.
Disney buys $115M Yamaha campus in massive California real estate move
The Mouse is leveling up its operational footprint in Orange County while Yamaha heads to Georgia.
Disney and Netflix reach massive licensing deal for hit movies and shows
The House of Mouse is bringing classics like Ice Age and Percy Jackson to Netflix in a major move to get their content in front of more eyes.
Jimmy Kimmel: Disney exec signals potential end for late-night host
As ratings struggle against shrinking broadcast budgets, Disney’s top brass is keeping it low-key on whether Kimmel’s contract will be renewed in 2027.
Disney plans massive TV division overhaul with hundreds of layoffs
The House of Mouse is cutting deep to pivot to streaming, and the headcount is taking a serious hit.
GMA shakeup: Why ABC’s morning powerhouse is scrambling after ratings crash
The show is losing the morning ratings war, leading to potential pay cuts and a major leadership review at the Disney-owned network.
Disney CEO Drama: Bob Chapek spills tea on power struggle with Bob Iger
Former Disney boss Bob Chapek claims he was flagging Iger’s 'active' sabotage to the board on a weekly basis.
Star Wars gets a new director: Jon Watts joins the galaxy
The director behind the Spider-Man trilogy is officially taking the helm for the next trip to a galaxy far, far away.
Disney legal department bracing for massive downsizing and layoffs
The House of Mouse is revamping its legal division to be 'much smaller' as AI and automation change the game.
Disney: Former CEO Bob Chapek claims Bob Iger sabotaged his leadership
The former exec is dropping a new memoir, and he’s holding absolutely nothing back about his messy exit from the House of Mouse.