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We’re upgrading our rating on Disney thanks to a misguided market reaction to earnings
Disney shares are under pressure Wednesday after the entertainment giant reported mixed quarterly results. We think it’s an opportunity. Revenue in the three months ended June 28 increased 2% year over year to $23.65 billion, missing expectations of $23.73 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the fiscal 2025 third quarter totaled […]
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Roku launches ad-free streaming service, Howdy, for $2.99 a month
A Roku remote in an arranged photograph in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, on May 2, 2021. Bloomberg |Getty Images Roku announced Tuesday it’s launched Howdy, a commercial-free streaming service that costs $2.99 a month, in a shift for the company that’s long been know for free, ad-supported viewing. The streaming platform is expected to feature 10,000 […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery announces post-split companies will be ‘Warner Bros.’ and ‘Discovery Global’
David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, attends the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 7, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday announced the corporate names and leadership teams of its two future businesses as the company prepares to split in mid-2026. Its streaming […]
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‘Superman,’ ‘F1’ both cross $500 million at the global box office
Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet star as Lois Lane and Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery had a bountiful weekend at the global box office. The studio had two films cross the $500 million mark worldwide — “Superman” soared to $502 million and Apple’s “F1,” which Warner Bros. distributed, topped […]
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Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ opens to $118 million domestically
(L-R): Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Disney What superhero fatigue? Twice in one month, a comic book film has rocketed to the top of the box office, debuting […]
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CBS canceling Colbert begs the question: Are more late night shows next?
A marquee featuring “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is seen outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, where Colbert’s show is produced, in New York City on July 18, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images There are two schools of thought around CBS’ decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The first […]
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As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king
Cartoon characters from the children’s show “Bluey” are displayed during the Brand Licensing Europe event at ExCel, in London, Oct. 4, 2023. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like “CoComelon” and “Bluey” are becoming powerful tools to help win […]
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As media reckons with strategic shifts, a new crop of leaders is coming into play
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels walks to a session at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Legacy media is in a time of tumult. And it’s bringing a new crop of decision-makers to the fore. In an industry […]
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‘Superman’ launches James Gunn’s DC cinematic universe with $122 million domestic opening
David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery “Superman” soared into theaters this weekend, snapping up an estimated $122 million in domestic ticket sales and launching a new era of DC superhero flicks. The film marks the first theatrical debut of James Gunn and Peter Safran since they became co-heads of […]
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‘Superman’ snares $22.5 million in Thursday previews on way to $140 million opening
David Corenswet stars are Superman in Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” Warner Bros. Discovery It’s not a bird or a plane that soared into cinemas Thursday night — it was Warner Bros.’ “Superman.” The first film in the new era of DC films under James Gunn and Peter Safran snared $22.5 million from preview showings. It’s the […]
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