Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees
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It’s the cartoon that built an empire. On Nov. 18, 1928, an animated film called Steamboat Willie premiered at Universal’s Colony Theater in New York City. The roughly seven-minute cartoon was produced by an animation studio founded five years earlier by Walt Disney and his brother,
CEO Josh D'Amaro told Disney staff that the fast-changing landscape "requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce."
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has been named to Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list. D'Amaro appears in the "Pioneers" category alongside 12 others including MrBeast, astronaut Reid Wiseman, and chef Nancy Silverton.
From the humble beginnings of 'Steamboat Willie' in 1928, Disney is now a massive 'cultural icon.'
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) trades at $101.10 as of writing, sitting 4% below its 52-week high of $123.85 and well off the peak levels of 2021. Our price target for Disney is $116.32, implying meaningful upside from current levels.
Know all about Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s new CEO taking charge after major layoffs impacted Marvel and ESPN, and what his leadership means for the company.
A touch of Disney magic is coming to central North Carolina. The Walt Disney Company is offering a closer look at what life could look like inside its planned residential
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will host a live webcast to discuss fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m.
Disney and Snap each cut about 1,000 jobs as streaming declines and AI rises, signaling major shifts in media and tech hiring.
Walt Disney World is expanding its dining plan lineup in 2027 with the addition of a new Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan, giving guests more flexibility when planning meals at the resort. Starting in 2027,
Disney's theme park division has a new leader for the first time in six years, following major shifts in The Walt Disney Company's org chart. The new chairman brings a deep hospitality background and focus on delivering a high-quality guest experience.