Disney removed the terms "diversity," "inclusion" and "DEI" from its annual business report for the first time in five years after its recent Q4 meeting.

On the streaming topic, analysts pointed out that they were taking into account 14 days of impact from the ongoing YouTube TV blackout, which they estimated at “$60 million revenue headwind.” This means that with each week that passes with Disney channels not accessible via YouTube TV, Disney is losing around $30 million.

YouTube TV's 10 million customers have been without Disney channels for two weeks; CEO Bob Iger told Wall Street analysts: "We're trying really hard ... working tirelessly to close this deal."

Disney's YouTube TV blackout costs entertainment giant $30 million weekly as carriage dispute continues over channel fees and fair pricing terms.

Taika Waititi has a long relationship with Disney and its studios. He directed a pair of Thor movies for Marvel Studios, won an adapted screenplay Oscar for Searchlight’s Jojo Rabbit, and voiced a droid in The Mandalorian. Now, he has added another line to that resume: directing the company’s annual holiday short.

A new statement from a Disney executive shows the company is in no rush to get college football and ESPN content back on the screens of YouTube TV subscribers.

Disney’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was mixed, as a weak performance from its television networks and some films was buffered by strength in its streaming business and theme parks.

Disney’s plans for the future of its streaming service may involve AI-generated videos. During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is “really excited about AI,” adding that the technology could allow Disney Plus to provide viewers with the ability to “create” and “consume” short-form AI videos.

Since his high-profile departure from FX, Disney TV Studios chief Eric Schrier has become actively involved with shaping the Disney+ APAC content slate through his other mandate as president of Disney’s global original television strategy.

The company's experiences division also saw steady growth, even as its linear TV business continues to suffer.