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Disney Tightens Its Grip on Streaming TV With Acquisition of Fubo — and Turns Up the Heat on YouTube TV

Disney Tightens Its Grip on Streaming TV With Acquisition of Fubo — and Turns Up the Heat on YouTube TV

The plot just thickened in Disney’s battle with YouTube TV. As the two companies fight over carriage fees and threaten a blackout of ESPN, ABC, and FX, Disney has quietly completed a blockbuster deal that explains everything: it now owns a 70% controlling stake in Fubo, the sports-focused streaming service once seen as a challenger to Hulu + Live TV.

Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed for Refurbishment as Unique African Menu to be Replaced by Burgers and Nuggets

Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed for Refurbishment as Unique African Menu to be Replaced by Burgers and Nuggets

One of the best aspects of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is its food. The park offers standout dining options such as Yak & Yeti, Flame Tree Barbecue, Tiffins, and Satu’li Canteen. In particular, the Africa section has long showcased a uniquely themed quick-service location: Harambe Market, which has now closed for a menu overhaul.

John Dickerson Quits CBS News as Bari Weiss Takes Over — Another Major Shakeup for the Network

John Dickerson Quits CBS News as Bari Weiss Takes Over — Another Major Shakeup for the Network

CBS News is once again facing a major upheaval. Veteran journalist John Dickerson has announced that he will be leaving the network at the end of the year—just as Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, steps in as the new editor-in-chief. The back-to-back announcements mark one of the most dramatic leadership shakeups the network has seen in years.

How to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs This Christmas Season in Walt Disney World

How to Meet Santa Claus at Disney Springs This Christmas Season in Walt Disney World

For the 2025 holiday season at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus without theme-park admission. Santa will be greeting guests in the Marketplace area of Disney Springs, near Disney’s Pin Traders. The meet-and-greet is scheduled to run from November 13 through December 24, 2025.

Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era

Disney Bows Out of Doctor Who Deal With BBC After Disastrous Ratings Run During Davies/Gatwa Era

Doctor Who has lost another companion, as Disney has decided to part ways with the endurable BBC drama. In October 2022, Disney+ partnered with the BBC in a landmark distribution deal for all upcoming seasons, allowing them exclusive streaming rights for new episodes outside of the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was for 26 episodes, and coincided with the show’s 60th anniversary and introduction of the incoming Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.

Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For

Leslye Headland Ties The Acolyte to the Star Wars Sequels, Lucasfilm Provides a Connection No One Asked For

There’s a major connection between the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the divisive Disney+ series The Acolyte.

Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker left theaters nearly six years ago and divided fans as part of the divisive sequel trilogy. A few years later, The Acolyte went into production for Disney+. One would think that showrunner Leslye Headland might have tried to distance herself from the sequel trilogy despite its canonical status.