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The case, which involved a 2021 segment about a private security contractor in Afghanistan, played out as media organizations face more legal and political pressures.

The lawsuit is the latest legal action in a feud tied to the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” which starred Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni, who also directed the film.

Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.

And why do they get the trophy for best picture at the Oscars?

These big questions will define business and policy in the year ahead.

Box office returns have started to stabilize. But nine of the top 10 box office hits this year were sequels. And the 10th was “Wicked.”

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

Succession will be Disney's most important priority next year. Here's what's at stake — and who could take over the top job.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” sputtered in second place at theaters in the United States and Canada. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” was No. 1.

Talks started and finished on the same day, after Disney decided that fighting the lawsuit could potentially hurt the company and protections for the press.

The animated “Win or Lose” follows a middle school softball team, and each episode is told from the perspective of a different character.

BBC Studios and the Walt Disney Company will collaborate on a movie about the hit children’s character.

The outcome of the lawsuit marks an unusual victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in his ongoing legal campaign against national news organizations.

What was supposed to be the crowning scoop of his career became his downfall when a trove of notebooks he acquired in Germany turned out to be forgeries.

The jobs market is under the microscope as Wall Street weighs Powell's bullish view of the economy.

The jobs market is under the microscope as Wall Street weighs Powell's bullish view of the economy.

His voice carried weight on the influential back page and as the writer of many “Man of the Year” cover articles. As a memoirist he chronicled his heart attacks.

MDB Capital president and chief marketing strategist Lou Basenese joins 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast' to discuss Disney's recent turnaround.

Disney is doubling down on its cruise ship business. Analysts say the expansion should help boost both top and bottom-line growth.

Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.

Mr. Carr, who currently sits on the commission and is a vocal critic of Big Tech, has said the agency should regulate the tech industry.

Mr. O’Brien, the former late-night host, will take over from Jimmy Kimmel, who served as M.C. for the last two Oscar ceremonies, organizers said on Friday.

Stocks moved lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is in 'no hurry' on rate cuts.

Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in D.C.

Disney reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings that beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines as its streaming business swung to a profit.

Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in DC.

Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in DC.

Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in DC.

The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.

Comments from Jerome Powell could set the tone for rate cuts as the market assesses the impact of a Republican sweep in DC.

Disney reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings that beat expectations on both the top and bottom lines as its streaming business swung to a profit.

The company, which does not typically release guidance to investors, said that profit would jump over the next three years.

Like Christmas shows? So does Hallmark+. Like horror? Dare to try Shudder. And British shows? There’s BritBox and more.

A key inflation reading is set to greet investors amid a roaring post-election rally in markets.

Donald J. Trump has embraced tabloids, reality TV, Twitter and cable news. This year, he moved on to podcasts and online streamers.

News fatigue and changing consumption habits could sap some of that enthusiasm over time, several news media experts said.

A reporter for Puck and other journalists were barred after critical coverage of the campaign.

Can Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood revive the once-buzzy news site and reclaim their perches atop the New York media world? Their own staff isn’t sure.

A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.

Netflix has emerged victorious in the streaming wars, according to analysts. But where does that leave everyone else?

R.J. Cutler, a longtime filmmaker, is at the center of a debate in Hollywood over whether documentaries about celebrities are real documentaries.

After Mr. Hasan voiced support for Palestinians, the CNN guest, Ryan James Girdusky, said, “I hope your beeper doesn’t go off.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Disney said it will announce its next CEO in early 2026 and appointed ex-Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman as its new board chairman.

In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.

Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.

Dajian Innovations Technology Co. is suing the Department of Defense after the agency added the China-based company as a designated Chinese military firm.

A new cake shop located at Disney's Florida theme park is being criticized for its high prices, with fans calling the cost of food items "obscene."

When independent movies like “Rosemead” travel to a state for tax incentives, they save money but add creative challenges.

With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporate sectors are staring down two drastically different options.

In addition to covering the 1992 riots and other historically significant events, he helped facilitate the surrenders of 22 fugitives.

Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.

The British author of dozens of literary works has denied the allegations that five women made against him on a podcast series.

As he releases “Revenge of The Tipping Point,” the best-selling journalist talks about broken windows theory, Joe Rogan and changing his mind.

Here’s how they’re preparing to make calls in a very tight race — and ensure that viewers and readers believe them.

Disney's parks business is slowing. But that might not be as concerning as it seems.

Walt Disney Animation Studios is replacing Jennifer Lee, its chief creative officer, after an uneven six-year tenure.

The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.

Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer.

The agreement ends a two-week dispute that had prevented many of DirecTV’s 11 million customers from watching programs like Monday Night Football.

Liberal commentators celebrated the megastar’s endorsement of the Democratic ticket. Conservatives either downplayed the impact Taylor Swift might have, or attacked her.

The TV audience for the Harris-Trump matchup was roughly comparable to the second Trump-Clinton debate in 2016.

The former president played media critic during a Wednesday morning interview on “Fox & Friends.”

Calmly and firmly, Linsey Davis and David Muir pursued the kind of real-time fact-checking missing from many previous debates.

Disney investors will be on the lookout for a new CEO within the next 12 months.

The moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, have the difficult task of guiding a high-stakes encounter.

A contract dispute between Disney and DirecTV continued into its second week on Monday as subscribers remain without access to ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned channels.

ABC News is under a microscope as its journalists prepare to host one of the most scrutinized moments of the 2024 campaign.

Details about what was contained in a major Disney data leak from earlier this summer have been revealed by The Wall Street Journal, and include guests and staff information.

Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country’s most riveting legal dramas.

The outage struck on Sunday, cutting access for many DirecTV viewers to the U.S. Open tennis tournament on ABC.

Disney CEO Bob Iger is searching for his replacement as the company attempts to navigate an uncertain future.

The state’s travel website recently removed pages dedicated to L.G.B.T.Q. travel. Some Floridians aren’t happy about it.

He brought French classics to New York, published a film magazine, worked as a Hollywood publicist and, as seen on “Antiques Roadshow,” thrived selling vintage film posters and other ephemera.