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Recently, Disney announced that it is laying off around 1000 employees across the parent company, The Walt Disney Company, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios, and Marvel Comics. That said, what should you know about it?

Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer believes Disney needs to find a new approach to make the gaming segment a growth driver for the company. Among the suggestions raised is buying gaming companies like Epic Games.

According to Variety, Disney has canceled a USD1 billion (~RM3.95 billion) investment in OpenAI to use Sora technology after the generative artificial intelligence (AI) model was discontinued today. That said, what should you know about it?

Disney+ has announced that it will add support for vertical video formats to its platform this year, further increasing usage and viewership on its streaming service. Besides that, the addition of this feature is also expected to lead to an increase in advertising. So, what should you know about it?

Once again, Disney+ subscription plans in Malaysia will see revised pricing. The change is coming to both Basic and Premium plans, starting 18 December 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the incoming price hike, what it means for you, and comparisons. 

The Walt Disney Company has announced a major change to its streaming strategy. Beginning 8 October 2025, Hulu will officially serve as the global general entertainment brand within Disney+, taking over from Star in international markets.

Today, Astro announces a new limited-time offer: the Astro One Entertainment Pack bundled with Disney+ Hotstar and HBO Max, starting from just RM69.99/month. Available from 2 September to 18 November 2025, this combined subscription delivers blockbuster content, iconic series, and premium streaming—all under one seamless Astro plan.

For those who don't know, the 4th of May is Star Wars Day, and to celebrate the occasion, CelcomDigi unveiled its latest CelcomDigi Collectables: Star Wars Edition. Star Wars fans can take this opportunity to bring home Star Wars-themed accessories and pins, available only through CelcomDigi.

During Disney's financial report in the first quarter of 2025, it was announced that the company had lost 700,000 Disney+ subscribers around the world before the end of last year. The price hike for the platform last year may have contributed to the result.

Apple previously required app developers to include account creation and payment or subscription features using the App Store payment system. This caused many services and prices to increase until Apple was ordered to allow an alternative payment system. Now that the App Store payment system is no longer mandatory, Disney is taking advantage.