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Your TV is watching youYour TV is watching you
Technology

Roku, Amazon, and practically every company in the streaming business are inventing new ways to make money off your data.

By Adam Clark Estes
The skeleton key that unlocked Disney’s empireThe skeleton key that unlocked Disney’s empire
Culture

Snow White built Disney. Why is the studio screwing up her story so badly now?

By Constance Grady
Trump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free pressTrump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free press
Trump 2.0, explained

Lawsuits against ABC and the Des Moines Register are meant to chill the media.

By Ellen Ioanes
Disney used to hate gambling. Now it’s doing a $2 billion sports betting deal.Disney used to hate gambling. Now it’s doing a $2 billion sports betting deal.
Sports

What Disney’s ESPN/Penn Entertainment tie-up tells us about sports, pop culture, and the media business.

By Peter Kafka
What Disney changed (and didn’t) in The Little Mermaid remakeWhat Disney changed (and didn’t) in The Little Mermaid remake
2023’s big summer movie season, explained

The original Little Mermaid is a perfect movie. Disney thought it could make improvements.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Why does The Little Mermaid remake look so bad?Why does The Little Mermaid remake look so bad?
2023’s big summer movie season, explained

The poor, unfortunate remake isn’t nearly as visually spectacular as the original Disney classic.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Disney’s had enough — it’s taking Ron DeSantis to courtDisney’s had enough — it’s taking Ron DeSantis to court
Politics

In a new lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis of “a targeted campaign of government retaliation.”

By Nicole Narea
Ron DeSantis loses again to DisneyRon DeSantis loses again to Disney
Politics

The Florida governor’s fight with Disney has become a political liability. But he can’t afford to retreat.

By Nicole Narea
Ron DeSantis is plotting revenge on DisneyRon DeSantis is plotting revenge on Disney
Politics

The Florida governor refuses to lose to Disney as the company plans Pride Month celebrations.

By Nicole Narea
How Disney just beat Ron DeSantisHow Disney just beat Ron DeSantis
Politics

Ron DeSantis is now losing to both Donald Trump and Mickey Mouse.

By Nicole Narea
Bob Iger’s Disney challenge: Solve the problem he helped createBob Iger’s Disney challenge: Solve the problem he helped create
Technology

The new CEO helped kick off the streaming era when he was the old CEO. Now Wall Street wants something else.

By Peter Kafka
Why Disney didn’t buy TwitterWhy Disney didn’t buy Twitter
Technology

Bots were fine. Nastiness wasn’t.

By Peter Kafka
Lightyear is a good movie — and an even better IP grabLightyear is a good movie — and an even better IP grab
Culture

Lightyear will makes lots of money, and sell even more toys.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Ron DeSantis’s attack on Disney obviously violates the First AmendmentRon DeSantis’s attack on Disney obviously violates the First Amendment
Politics

This isn’t a close case.

By Ian Millhiser
How Disney found itself in the middle of a culture warHow Disney found itself in the middle of a culture war
Culture

Ron DeSantis’s political theater isn’t about changing the company — it’s about clout.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Disney’s “Don’t Say Gay” stance wasn’t the first time it betrayed its LGBTQ fansDisney’s “Don’t Say Gay” stance wasn’t the first time it betrayed its LGBTQ fans
Culture

Disney Gays have learned to love Disney, even if Disney hasn’t always loved them back.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Welcome to the bigger, bolder, and maybe overcrowded MCUWelcome to the bigger, bolder, and maybe overcrowded MCU
Technology

Shang-Chi and the Eternals are entering a much more dimensional world.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.Disney thought the pandemic would have eased up by May. It has changed its mind.
Technology

You’ll have to wait until July to see Black Widow in theaters or at home.

By Peter Kafka
Disney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by MayDisney thinks you’ll be ready to see Black Widow in theaters by May
Technology

Even after the pandemic upended the movie business, Disney is sticking to the status quo.

By Peter Kafka
Disney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galoreDisney+ is planning more reboots, Star Wars, and Marvel galore
Culture

What to expect from Disney’s streaming service in 2021 and beyond.

By Allegra Frank
You don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The MandalorianYou don’t have to love Star Wars to dig The Mandalorian
Culture

Here’s a few things to know about Disney+’s Star Wars TV show if you’re not a Star Wars fan.

By Allegra Frank
Disney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delaysDisney’s live-action Mulan is streaming on Disney+ after months of pandemic delays
Culture

The new film is now available as a premium add-on for $29.99.

By Vox Staff
Mulan’s witch is the best part of the new movie — and also the most disappointingMulan’s witch is the best part of the new movie — and also the most disappointing
Culture

Gong Li and the intriguing new character deserved better.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Beyond Mulan: The queerest films in the Disney canon
Culture

Disney films have always resonated with queer and trans audiences. Here are the gayest films in the canon.

By Aja Romano, Alex Abad-Santos and 1 more
What Mulan taught me about identity, honor, and drag saving ChinaWhat Mulan taught me about identity, honor, and drag saving China
Culture

Why Disney’s Mulan is a queer icon.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Mulan is coming to Disney+ for an extra $30Mulan is coming to Disney+ for an extra $30
Culture

Along with Tenet’s staggered release, it’s a sign of change.

By Alissa Wilkinson
One Good Thing: If you love Disney movies, this Disney+ documentary is essential viewingOne Good Thing: If you love Disney movies, this Disney+ documentary is essential viewing
Culture

The new film Howard tells the story of how Little Mermaid lyricist Howard Ashman brought new life to Disney animation.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Black Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African gloryBlack Is King is Beyoncé’s stunning ode to African glory
Culture

Her newest visual album finds a glorious heritage just beneath the skin.

By Allegra Frank
Disney is overhauling Splash Mountain to remove the ride’s ties to a racist filmDisney is overhauling Splash Mountain to remove the ride’s ties to a racist film
Culture

The popular log flume attraction will be redesigned around the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog.

By Allegra Frank
Disney+ is up to 28.6 million subscribersDisney+ is up to 28.6 million subscribers
Technology

Disney added 10 million the first day it launched. The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda helped bring in millions more.

By Peter Kafka
Netflix says Disney and Baby Yoda may have cut into the streaming service’s growthNetflix says Disney and Baby Yoda may have cut into the streaming service’s growth
Technology

In the US, that is. In the rest of the world, Netflix is still booming.

By Peter Kafka and Rani Molla
25% of users watching Netflix on their iPhones also watch Disney+25% of users watching Netflix on their iPhones also watch Disney+
Technology

There’s room for multiple streaming services in the cord-cutting future.

By Rani Molla
Baby Yoda: the Mandalorian’s adorable alien co-star, explainedBaby Yoda: the Mandalorian’s adorable alien co-star, explained
Culture

We would die for this adorable lil’ guy.

By Allegra Frank
Baby Yodas don’t come cheap: The streaming wars will cost Disney, Netflix, and WarnerMedia $16 billionBaby Yodas don’t come cheap: The streaming wars will cost Disney, Netflix, and WarnerMedia $16 billion
Technology

The streamers want your money, which means they’re going to spend lots of money making stuff you want to watch.

By Peter Kafka
On Frozen 2 and Disney’s nostalgia problemOn Frozen 2 and Disney’s nostalgia problem
Culture

Disney used to always be looking forward. These days, it increasingly only looks back.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Disney says it doesn’t need data to make great showsDisney says it doesn’t need data to make great shows
Technology

Netflix relied heavily on data to make programming decisions. Disney’s been in the business long enough, it doesn’t have to.

By Emily Stewart
Pixar’s touching animated short Float is one of the best new things on Disney+Pixar’s touching animated short Float is one of the best new things on Disney+
Culture

Float is about the fear of not being able to protect someone you love and learning to let go.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.Disney+ is a treasure chest of forgotten films and TV. Here are 6 gems to revisit.
Culture

Disney’s long-awaited streaming service has arrived with a cavalcade of obvious and obscure content.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 4 more
Disney says its new Disney+ streaming service is so popular you can’t stream itDisney says its new Disney+ streaming service is so popular you can’t stream it
Technology

“The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our highest expectations.” Translation: Whoops.

By Peter Kafka
10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix
Technology

Advice from two veterans of Amazon and Hulu.

By Matthew Ball and Alex Kruglov