Disney Agrees To $9.5M Preliminary Settlement In Magic Key Annual Pass Lawsuit

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s bombshell July comments that the linear TV business “may not be core” to the company brought a lot of anxiety for those working at any of the Disney’s linear networks.

A bill that would provide unemployment insurance to striking workers in California passed the state Assembly on Monday and now is headed to the Senate Labor Committee and then to the Senate floor. If passed there, Senate Bill 799 would go to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.

Sunday at the age of 59, once claimed medical malpractice abruptly ended his music career. According to court documents obtained by the San Antonio Express-News, the Texas singer sued Dr.

Ed Sheeran has performed at a wedding ceremony in Las Vegas, serenading the couple with his as-yet unreleased song ‘Magical’. The singer shared his attendance to the event in an Instagram post uploaded yesterday (September 11), revealing that he “crashed [the] wedding” ceremony of Jordan and Carter Lindenfield.

In a first for the burgeoning realm of alternate live sports telecasts, an upcoming NFL game will be adapted in real time as a fully animated contest taking place in the Toy Story universe.

With the ink still drying on a closely tracked carriage renewal with Charter, Disney execs Dana Walden and Jimmy Pitaro told Deadline in an interview that the agreement’s details suit the current streaming/linear hybrid environment.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor After working for Walt Disney Co. for decades, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their “Toy Story” friends have been given new jobs by the large entertainment conglomerate. Characters from the popular animated Pixar films will in October take part in the latest in a series of experiments aimed at getting young kids to watch live sports.

Welcome To Wrexham returns for its second season this month.The documentary series follows the story behind Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC. The show’s first season documents the pair’s acquisition and their efforts with the team in the 2021-22 season.The second season picks up after the team failed to land a promotion to the English Football League in 2022, as they fight for promotion once again in the 2022-23 season.After it premiered last year, the show has been nominated for six Emmys, including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.The second season premieres Tuesday September 12 on FX in the US at 10pm local time.

The Little Mermaid seems to have made a splash with its Disney+ debut.

The Little Mermaid is breaking some serious records on Disney+!

Bourbon and Beyond Festival returns to Lexington, KY’s Kentucky Exposition Center for four days of rock, R&B, pop, jazz, new wave and of course, bourbon.Just a few of our most anticipated headliners at this year’s star-studded extravaganza include The Killers, Bruno Mars, Hozier, Duran Duran and Blondie.The Black Keys, Brandi Carlile, The Avett Brothers, Train and Mavis Staples are also on the sonically diverse lineup.And yes, Wayne Newton will be there too.Best of all, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, four-day general admission passes can be scooped up for $122 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $51 before fees.Want to find out more about prices and the lineup before clicking purchase at checkout?Pour yourself a glass of bourbon — or whatever your drink of choice is — and keep scrolling.We’ve got all the information you’re looking for and more about Bourbon and Beyond 2023 below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best single and multi-day general admission passes for all four days of Bourbon and Beyond can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Lizzo is maintaining a brave face — and booty — amid her ongoing legal troubles.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are going public with their relationship after keeping it private for the past few months. The celebrity couple are definitely more comfortable showing their love and affection for each other, most recently at Beyoncé’s star-studded concert on September 4, surprising fans, following rumors about their relationship.KYLIE JENNER AND TIMOTHEE CHALAMET MAKE COUPLE DEBUT AT BEYONCE CONCERTCHRIS EVANS IS OFFICIALLY MARRIED TO ALBA BAPTISTA: DETAILSThis time the pair enjoyed a romantic moment while attending the U.S. Open, wearing matching all-black ensembles and paying close attention to the match.

UPDATED WITH details and company comment. Disney and Charter Communications have reached a carriage renewal, ending a 10-day impasse that drew intense scrutiny to the shifting economics of pay-TV in the streaming era.

Carlos Saldanha’s Disney comedy series How to be a Carioca will screen for the first time at the Iberseries & Platino Industria event in October.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Disney and Charter have decided to let ESPN sports take the field on traditional cable after all. The two media giants, battling for the past week over a renewal for carriage of Disney’s various cable networks on Charter’s major-market cable systems, have come to new terms, according to the companies.

Former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer insists it is 'no surprise' to see Manchester City among a number of sides monitoring Evan Ferguson.

Prince Louis has cemented his reputation as the cheekiest young royal following his hilarious antics at the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the exciting national events which have followed. Over the years, the Prince and Princess of Wales have revealed many stories about their three children when out in public - whether that is their favourite foods, their hobbies or how school is going.

resurfaced interview, actress Mila Kunis accused Danny Masterson of daring her then-costar Ashton Kutcher to French kiss her when she was 14 while the trio filmed the hit sitcom “That ’70s Show.” The clip, which aired on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” in 2002, shows Kutcher, 45, and Kunis, 40, talking to O’Donnell about the bet he made with Masterson, 47. At the time, the script called for their characters — Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart — to be “making out” in a scene.“I’m like thinking this is slightly illegal, right,” Kutcher explained at the time.It’s then Kunis, who was still a minor at the time, chimed in claiming that her future husband was actually her first kiss.

Lizzo is twerking away any issues surrounding that lawsuit.

K-pop girl group H1-KEY and Young K have collaborated for a special performance of ‘Rose Blossom’.During the September 8 episode of late-night South Korean music talk show The Seasons: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU, rookie girl group H1-KEY made a guest appearance to perform their January single ‘Rose Blossom’ with Day6 member singer Young K, who penned the track.Their performance remained largely true to the original ‘Rose Blossom’, with its instrumental being performed by a live band. However, Young K took over several lines in the song and harmonised with the H1-KEY members during the special performance.“I’m a rose among the concrete / Until this bleak city is fills up with colour / I’ll keep my head up until the very end / Until they get drunk off my scent and smile,” they sing in the chorus.Both Young K and H1-KEY have recently released new music, with the former dropping his first solo studio album ‘Letters With Notes’ and its lead single ‘nothing but’ last week.Meanwhile, the girl group released their second mini-album ‘Seoul Dreaming’ in late-August.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Dust to Dust,” a low-key crime thriller, topped the mainland Chinese box office over the weekend, despite only being released on Saturday. The film, directed by Jonathan Li, recounts how 21 years after a major armed robbery, a video of the crime resurfaces and causes the police to reopen their investigation. It had its world premiere in June, in competition at the Shanghai International Film Festival. With Da Peng, a former talk show host, required to age significantly for the lead role, the film earned $22.2 million (RMB160 million) in just two days, according to consultancy Artisan Gateway.

Joe Aribo still has the quality that makes him a star for Nigeria even when he's NOT playing - amid the former Rangers playmaker's Southampton woe.

Disney is already gearing up for its 2024 D23 Fan Expo. The company has revealed that its 2024 edition will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9-11. Exhibits, panels and shows will take place over the three days at the Convention Center during the day, with additional activities in the evening at the Honda Center.

Michaela Zee “Haunted Mansion” is ready to spook Disney+ customers in October. Disney’s kid-friendly horror comedy, which is inspired by the classic theme park attraction, will hit the streamer on Oct. 4.

Ellise Shafer Chappell Roan’s debut album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” has been almost a decade in the making. Roan’s career had a fairy-tale beginning: After posting covers on YouTube, she was signed to Atlantic Records at just 17, which took her from small-town Missouri to Hollywood. She released an EP in 2017, “School Nights,” but in 2020, Roan was dropped by the label.

Haunted Mansion, Disney’s hit film inspired by the famed theme park ride, will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 4. Disney made the announcement today at Destination D23 in Orlando.

John Cooper Clarke opened Arctic Monkeys‘ gig in New York last night with a special performance of ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘AM’.Clarke’s poem is covered by the band as the last track of their lauded 2013 album, which celebrated its birthday on Saturday (September 9).At the second of two shows from the band at the venue in Queens, Clarke came on stage before the band’s performance to share a rendition of the iconic poem.See footage of the performance below.Así iniciaba el show de los Arctic Monkeys en el 10º aniversario de "AM", con John Cooper Clarke recitando "I Wanna Be Yours".pic.twitter.com/C6VWLmusnz— The Information Action Ratio (@RatioMonkeys) September 10, 2023Dr John Cooper Clarke reciting I Wanna Be Yours on AM's 10th anniversary

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “I’ve been the model. I’ve been the muse. I’ve been the ingenue.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro provided a little more clarity on long-gestating expansions of Walt Disney World and the resort’s Animal Kingdom experience at the company’s annual D23 fan event this morning.

bitter financial squabble between Charter Communications and Walt Disney Co.“So now that the Jets have a hopeful team we’re in danger of not seeing opening night game because of the dispute between Disney and Spectrum?” NYC-based psychotherapist Michael Leiman raged on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Couldn’t they’ve had this fight when the Jets sucked & were never on Monday night?”Chris Santarelli, a Jets fan from the Upper East Side, was planning to watch the game — kickoff is at 8:15 — with his 3-week-old son Jack.“It’s a huge bummer for lifelong fans who’ve been looking forward to this game all summer,” said Santarelli, 34.

After seeing a move to Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq fall through, Jota is set to be handed an Al Ittihad escape route by Fenerbahce.

An easyJet passenger had to 'run off to be sick' due to sweltering temperatures onboard caused by a broken air con, disgruntled travellers have claimed.

The top senior royals stepped out to mark the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II‘s passing, one year after her death in 2022.

Hulu + Live TV revealed Friday that it has begun offering new and eligible returning subscribers to its service a discounted rate of $49.99 per month for three months.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney is dangling a new deal to get customers to sign up for Hulu + Live TV — before a price hike goes into effect next month. The temporary price drop for Hulu + Live TV also comes amid Disney’s ongoing contract dispute with Charter Communications, as the Mouse House has encouraged Charter’s Spectrum customers to switch to Hulu’s pay-TV package for access to ESPN and Disney’s other networks. Hulu is offering new and eligible returning subscribers Hulu (with ads) + Live TV at a discounted rate of $49.99/month for three months — that’s nearly 29% off the current $69.99/month price.