Kathryn Hahn is in talks to play the villain Mother Gothel in Disney's upcoming live-action 'Tangled' film, joining Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, with the project set to be directed by Michael Gracey and produced by Kristin Burr.
Sabrina Carpenter appears in a teaser for 'The Muppet Show' revival, where she is seen twinning with Miss Piggy and sharing a stage with the Muppets, set to premiere on February 4 on Disney+ and ABC, marking the show's 50th anniversary.
The Public Domain Day 2026 list includes early versions of Betty Boop, Disney characters like Pluto, classic films such as All Quiet on the Western Front, and literary works like Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying,' all entering the public domain, allowing free use and adaptation, with some legal nuances to consider.
This article highlights the top new streaming releases for the week, including movies, series, and special performances across platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Starz, featuring titles such as 'The Home,' 'Evil Influencer,' 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' 'Eternity,' and the complete Indiana Jones series, along with the final season of 'Stranger Things'.
A Disney World worker was injured while trying to stop a runaway 400-pound prop boulder during the Indiana Jones stunt show, leading to show cancellations and a safety review by Disney.
A Disney cast member was injured when a fake boulder rolled off its track during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios, prompting a safety review and showing the importance of safety measures in live performances.
A Disney employee was injured while shielding guests from a runaway 400-pound rubber boulder during an Indiana Jones show at Disney's Hollywood Studios, prompting a safety review. The employee successfully stopped the prop from hitting guests but was knocked down in the process, and is currently recovering. Disney is reviewing the incident to improve safety measures.
A Disney cast member was injured while trying to stop a rogue 400-pound rubber boulder during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios, prompting a safety review. The cast member is recovering, and Disney is modifying the show for safety.
Disney settled with the DOJ for $10 million over allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly collecting data from children under 13 on YouTube, and has agreed to implement measures to ensure future compliance with COPPA.
Disney agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations of violating US child privacy laws by unlawfully collecting data from children via YouTube videos without parental consent, and has been ordered to improve its data protection practices.
Disney agreed to pay a $10 million fine to settle allegations of violating child privacy laws by improperly labeling videos on YouTube, which allowed the collection of personal data from children under 13 for targeted advertising. The settlement requires Disney to improve its compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.
Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations of violating children's privacy laws by failing to properly label YouTube videos as made for children, leading to targeted advertising and data collection without parental consent. The settlement follows an FTC inquiry and requires Disney to improve compliance with children's data protection laws, specifically under COPPA.
Disney plans to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, creating a unified streaming platform that combines content from both services, with Hulu continuing as a global brand for general entertainment. The integration aims to enhance user experience and encourage subscriptions to Disney+ by offering a broader content library, including Hulu's popular shows and live TV service. Disney has been gradually updating its platform and content strategy following its acquisition of Hulu stakes from Fox and Comcast.
Disney has agreed to pay a $10 million fine and implement compliance measures after allegations of violating child privacy laws, specifically the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, related to its YouTube operations and collection of data from children viewing kid-directed videos.
Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto, will be available on Disney+ starting January 7, 2026. The film, part of the Tron franchise, debuted in theaters in October 2023 and features a story about AI beings clashing with humans. It will be available in Imax Enhanced on Disney+ alongside other Tron films.