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Highly prized pieces include Gérald Genta’s Mickey Mouse designs and Audemars Piguet’s Marvel limited editions
Problems are piling up at Disney faster than the new old CEO can fix them
Latest earnings report shows narrowing streaming losses but declining revenue in traditional television and film units
Disney’s reputational gamble has just begun
Cable network agrees tie-up with casino and online gambling group that displaces Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sportsbook
Streaming losses forecast to eat into profits when media group reports results this week
Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer to consult on legacy TV business
Writers and actors join picket line to protest against reduced pay in streaming era and AI threat
The board has sweetened the returning chief’s incentives to stay before he has fulfilled the task of finding an heir
Plus, an investigation into AT&T’s hidden debt and a central character in the Trafigura nickel scandal goes on the defence
Contract extension puts chief’s reputation as one of entertainment industry’s most successful leaders on the line
Expect stagnation and half measures while he stays in charge
Board extends recently returned chief’s short-term contract to 2026 and increases potential bonus
Asia’s richest man is on a mission to transform Reliance Industries into a digital group
Many see the company’s recent troubles as the twist in a fairytale saga — but history tells a different story
Marvel and Pixar films were pushed hard during the pandemic to feed the company’s streaming service
Animated film has worst opening weekend in history of the studio behind ‘Toy Story’ franchise
The invention of a snack flavour is the unlikely spark for a surprisingly sophisticated film
The story of a botched succession at the Magic Kingdom
Battles are erupting across the US as states take different stances on contentious issues
Advocates urge continued support of LGBT+ rights despite boycotts of brands such as Target and Bud Light
Submarine saga of star-cross’d passion is the best thing in an otherwise boring film
Media group reverses previous chief executive’s plan as broader fight with the state continues
Writers’ strike comes as nearly 600 scripted US TV shows aired last year, giving viewers ample content to watch
But falling subscriber numbers after loss of Indian Premier League rights weigh on shares after earnings results
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