High-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson said he would choose to represent ABC and Nexstar Media Group over Jimmy Kimmel if the late-night host’s suspension ever turned into a courtroom battle. Jackson, who recently helped secure Karen Read’s acquittal in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, joined Billy Bush on "Hot Mics with Billy Bush," where he was asked who he’d prefer to represent following the controversy over "Jimmy Kimmel Live!""ABC and Nexstar, without a question," Jackson said. "… ...

A group of Disney investors is asking the company to turn over documents related to the company’s decision to temporarily suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, amid charges the media company may have been “complicit in succumbing” to media censorship.The investors, composed of lawyers for the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders, noted that Disney’s stock “suffered significant declines in response to the company’s abrupt decision to suspend Mr. Kimmel and his show”, it said in a l ...

Key Takeaways Disney is merging Hulu into Disney by 2026 to reduce churn and improve customer retention.The move is expected to lower acquisition costs by 30% and lift ARPU through bundling and ads.Disney forecasts 185.4M combined subscribers by year-end 2025, with revenue growth of 4% in 2025.Disney’s (DIS) decision to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ could prove to be a pivotal moment in its streaming strategy. By creating a unified app that blends branded entertainment, general content, sports and news, ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: (L-R) Gina Balian, Co-President, FX Entertainment, Noah Hawley, Babou Ceesay, Alex Lawther, Sydney Chandler, Samuel Blenkin, Timothy Olyphant, David W. Zucker and Tony Chambers, EVP, Theatrical Distribution, The Walt Disney Company attend the "Alien: Earth" European Premiere at the Barbican Centre on July 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe final episode of Alien: Earth is now streaming on Disney+, and I spoke with the showrunner of this ...

The Walt Disney Company is bracing for a courtroom showdown with President Donald Trump after reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel — a move that has already triggered threats against the company’s broadcast licenses and new warnings from regulators.The entertainment giant brought Kimmel back on air Tuesday night after a weeklong suspension for remarks he made on Sept. 15 about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.During the Sept. 15 monlogue, Kimmel falsely asserted that Kirk’s alleged assa ...

Feel like life keeps getting more expensive. Well, your Disney Plus bill is joining the trend. Starting October 21st, Disney Plus with ads will go up by $2 to $11.99% per month.The premium no ads plan jumps $3 to $18.99% per month or $30 extra for the annual plan at $189.99%. Bundles are going up as well. The Disney Plus and Hulu ad supported package increases by $2 a month. and the Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN and Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max bundles are rising by $3 per month.NFL Plus plans will stay the ...

Disney shareholders have threatened to sue the company if it did not turn over all documents related to the entertainment giant’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments about the Charlie Kirk assassination, according to a report.Lawyers representing the American Federation of Teachers, Reporters Without Borders, Inc. and other shareholder groups pressed Disney to release board records surrounding Kimmel’s suspension, the news site Semafor reported on Thursday. The Post confirmed ...

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band.A group of Disney investors is demanding access to company records, alleging that the entertainment giant's handling of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension reflected political pressures rather than the best interests of shareholders.In a letter sent Wednesday ...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAKE has announced a global deal with Disney Branded Television for two seasons of live-action VFX series “Armorsaurs”, produced by MGA Entertainment. The first season of 13 x 22-minute episodes will premiere Oct. 13 on Disney XD at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT in the U.S. and will roll out on Disney+ in Feb. 2026. The deal also includes select full episodes, shorts and exclusive content to launch on Disney Channel YouTube. In 2026, MGA will expand the “Armorsaurs” unive ...

Scene from "South Park" Season 27, Episode 5.Comedy Central/Paramount+South Park continued with its mockery of President Donald Trump in Episode 5 of Season 27 on Wednesday, titled Conflict of Interest. The episode premiered on Comedy Central on Wednesday night before it began streaming on Paramount+ Thursday morning. Conflict of Interest once again skewers Trump and Satan, but also takes on prediction market apps as South Park Elementary students, including Cartman, get involved in the craze.Note: The rest ...