Carr expressed his views on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, antitrust concerns and Disney’s DEI-related investigations.
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Disney's $50 million class action settlement pays YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers who had plans between April 2019 and March 2026.
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers from April 2019 through March 2026 can file claims by Sept. 8
Millions of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers may be eligible for a payout from Disney’s $50 million settlement.
The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.
Shareholder approval moved the deal forward, but antitrust scrutiny now puts the focus on whether regulators seek divestitures or conditions that could affect the timing and economics of the transaction.
Disney is facing a $5 million lawsuit over the use of facial recognition technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park in California. The complaint focuses on how biometric data, including information on children, is collected, disclosed, stored, and whether guests can opt out. The case raises fresh questions about privacy practices and regulatory compliance tied to Disney's theme park operations. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is under legal pressure at the same time its stock...
In April 2026, former 3-D animator Eric Ryder filed an amended US copyright lawsuit against James Cameron, Lightstorm Entertainment, and several Walt Disney subsidiaries, alleging extensive unauthorized use of his KRZ story across the entire Avatar franchise and seeking more than US$1.00 billion in damages plus injunctive relief. Separately, WK Kellogg Co announced the return of cereal-box toys through a tie-up with The Walt Disney Studios for Toy Story 5, underscoring how Disney’s...