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They are wildly expensive, extremely divisive and go on for too long. And even if you win, you lose
Streaming losses narrow as entertainment group plots new ventures including $1.5bn investment in Epic Games
But legacy television remains vital for content producers
Plan to aggregate games offered by groups’ TV networks comes amid cord-cutting and soaring costs
Company vows ‘case will not end here’ in feud that started when it opposed Republican governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Media group says Trian co-founder has not ‘presented a single strategic idea’ and questions influence of former Marvel chair Isaac Perlmutter
The hero of Walt Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ has entered the public domain but others deserve their freedom, too
Radical plans for recovery at the entertainment group are thin on the ground
Entertainment and media group to consult with activist investor on ‘strategic matters’
Tie-ups and cuts on menu as Disney, Warner, Comcast and Paramount seek new ways to keep up
Activist hedge fund Trian says current board is too close to long-tenured chief executive
Where to stay to celebrate Disney’s centenary – from a Sleeping Beauty schloss to the Lion King’s Maasai Mara
Plus, Peltz reignites proxy fight with Disney and Brookfield raises $30bn
Company says Trian is working with ousted executive who has ‘personal agenda’ against CEO Bob Iger
Morgan Stanley chair and former Sky chief executive will serve on committee to pick Bob Iger’s successor
Lavish animation is designed to celebrate studio’s past century without ruffling contemporary feathers
In his second act, Bob Iger must overcome streaming losses and investor pressure to pull off a new era of creativity
Film company’s logo was visible in mock-ups of movie illustrations featuring users’ pets
Wall Street is pushing media groups to curb profligate spending and focus on streaming profits
Broadcaster teams up with casino group Penn to launch an app designed to crack duopoly of DraftKings and FanDuel
Industry contending with shrinking budgets races to make up for lost time ahead of crucial season
Chief executive says studios will make less content but concentrate on quality after ‘losing focus’
Loss of IPL cricket streaming rights and global restructuring means a deal may be done
Offer of $8.6bn is expected to start heated valuation negotiations between the two media groups
And a regime shift in risk-adjusted returns
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