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Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Sep 26, 2025

Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back on local TV stations, ending boycotts

Sinclair resumes airing Jimmy Kimmel on ABC affiliates after a nationwide blackout over his remarks, sparking debates on free speech and media influence.

Jimmy Kimmel arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Sep 23, 2025

What to know about MD-based Sinclair, ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy Kimmel

Nexstar and Sinclair, two major ABC affiliate owners, will continue preempting Jimmy Kimmel despite ABC’s plan to reinstate his show.

Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse, poses at the Pancoast Hotel in Miami, Florida, on Aug. 13, 1941. (AP Photo, File)
Sep 19, 2025

Morgan & Morgan sues Disney to use ‘Steamboat Willie’ in ads

A prominent personal injury law firm is asking a federal court to decide if Disney's “Steamboat Willie” can be used for its advertisements.

A Disney logo forms part of a Disney+ menu on a computer screen in Walpole, Massachusetts, on Nov. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Jun 11, 2025

Disney and Universal sue AI firm, alleging copyright infringement

Disney and Universal have filed a copyright lawsuit against popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday.

People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
May 23, 2025

Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective status

Dozens of Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after their legal protections were stripped.

People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Apr 26, 2023

Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his takeover of its theme park district, alleging he waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation."

People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Feb 7, 2023

Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill

Disney’s government in Florida has had unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at the Walt Disney World Resort. Those days are numbered.

Aug 12, 2014

Pandora launching Disney line

Pandora Jewelry, of Columbia, announced a deal with The Walt Disney Co. that will include Disney-themed jewelry launching in November. “Our consumers and retail partners have been requesting Disney-themed products […]

Nov 7, 2013

Disney earnings rise in quarter; video game helps

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co.’s earnings rose 12 percent in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter as parks revenue rose and its interactive division posted an operating profit on […]

May 14, 2013

Bookworm: Can ‘Disney U’ get you in happy business?

Some of your clients have been acting goofy these days.

Dec 4, 2012

Regulators clear Disney purchase of Lucasfilm

WASHINGTON — Federal antitrust regulators have cleared Disney‘s $4 billion deal to buy Lucasfilm, the filmmaking empire behind the “Star Wars” franchise. Notice of the clearance was issued Tuesday. Representatives […]

Dec 4, 2012

Netflix outbids pay-TV for rights to Disney movies

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix’s video subscription service has trumped pay-TV channels and grabbed the rights to show Disney movies shortly after they finish their runs in theaters. The multiyear licensing […]