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Disney’s D’Amaro Unveils a Three-Pillar Plan Centered on IP, One Disney, and AI
business19 days ago

Disney’s D’Amaro Unveils a Three-Pillar Plan Centered on IP, One Disney, and AI

Disney's new CEO Josh D’Amaro outlined a three-pillar strategy built on investing in enduring IP, building a single, digitally integrated “One Disney” ecosystem, and aggressively deploying AI to power storytelling and monetization. The plan signals continued cost pressures from high-franchise production and sports rights, with potential layoffs to streamline operations, while ESPN remains central to the long-term strategy. The market responded positively to the clarity, but profitability now hinges on turning cross-platform IP into sustained growth across Disney’s brands and platforms.

via Puck|
#ai#business#disney
D'Amaro Charts Disney's Long-Term Playbook: IP, AI, and Disney+ Growth
business21 days ago

D'Amaro Charts Disney's Long-Term Playbook: IP, AI, and Disney+ Growth

Disney topped guidance in Q2 with revenue of $25.2 billion and segment operating income of $4.6 billion as Josh D’Amaro unveiled a three‑pillar, long‑term plan: invest in IP and creativity to build enduring franchises, broaden Disney+ reach with more engaging, personalized experiences, and deploy advanced technologies like AI across five areas (content creation, monetization, workforce productivity, guest experiences, and enterprise operations) while keeping human creativity at the center. The company highlighted strong IP like The Mandalorian and Grogu, noted Disney+ improvements and Fortnite cross‑overs, referenced unchanged Abu Dhabi park plans, and raised its share buyback target to $8 billion, with opportunities in AI discussed even as Sora is shut down.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#business#disney
news28 days ago

Take-Two Teases L.A. Noire Revival and Wider IP Plans

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted at future work on the company’s intellectual property, including a possible return for L.A. Noire, but provided no official announcement—any news would likely come from Rockstar; the 2011 detective game has since seen multiple re-releases and VR content, signaling potential revival but no concrete details yet.

via Insider Gaming|
#ip#la-noire#news
Paramount Bets on Books with New IP-Driven Publishing Arm
business1 month ago

Paramount Bets on Books with New IP-Driven Publishing Arm

Paramount is launching Paramount Global Publishing this year, a new imprint within its products & experiences division that will adapt Paramount IP into books and create new original stories across print, digital, and audio. Led by Amy Jarashow, the venture will partner with a distribution ally yet to be named and will release an initial slate later; the aim is to extend beloved franchises and flesh out cinematic universes that could return to the screen.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#amy-jarashow#books#business
Paramount Bets on Books with Global Publishing Arm
business1 month ago

Paramount Bets on Books with Global Publishing Arm

Paramount Global launches Paramount Global Publishing, a new imprint to expand its franchises and develop original IP across print, digital, and audio, starting in the U.S. and Canada with international expansion to follow. Amy Jarashow will lead global publishing, reporting to Josh Silverman, as Paramount handles book development and distribution plans with title and partner announcements to come.

via Deadline|
#business#franchises#imprint
Disney Keeps IP-Centric Course Despite WB Discovery Clash
business3 months ago

Disney Keeps IP-Centric Course Despite WB Discovery Clash

Disney CEO Bob Iger said on the earnings call that Disney won’t buy more IP and will continue creating its own, underscoring the long-term value of its brands and ESPN and highlighting upcoming releases like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash; he also noted Disney’s Fox acquisition was well priced and that Netflix/Paramount bidding for WB Discovery underscores the value of WB’s assets.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bob-iger#business#disney
"Hasbro in Talks with Tencent to Sell DND IP"
business-entertainment2 years ago

"Hasbro in Talks with Tencent to Sell DND IP"

Hasbro is considering selling its iconic "Dungeons & Dragons" (DND) IP due to financial struggles, with Tencent being a potential buyer. The negotiations are in early stages, and Larian Studios is acting as an intermediary. Hasbro's financial crisis has led to consecutive losses, prompting the potential sale of DND, which has seen success in video game adaptations. Tencent's interest in acquiring DND would provide the company with dominant control over the IP and help avoid issues faced with other licensed IPs.

via Pandaily|
#business-entertainment#dungeons-and-dragons#hasbro
"Nintendo Expanding Partnerships with Studios for New Game Development"
gaming2 years ago

"Nintendo Expanding Partnerships with Studios for New Game Development"

Nintendo is reportedly in talks with three studios to work on its IP, seeking new partners and studios as the next generation of Nintendo hardware approaches. The company is known for collaborating with third-party teams and is now looking to expand its roster, with some of the best exclusives during the Switch generation being developed by external studios. While details about the studios involved are scarce, the move suggests an exciting future for Nintendo's IP and potential collaborations.

via Nintendo Life|
#gaming#ip#nintendo
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sparks Excitement and Speculation
gaming2 years ago

Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sparks Excitement and Speculation

Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard has given them ownership of a vast catalog of game franchises and IPs. Some notable titles include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Guitar Hero, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Spyro, Starcraft, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Warcraft, and Zork. With Microsoft now in control, fans are hopeful for the revival of beloved franchises such as Tenchu and King's Quest, as well as the exploration of new possibilities for the Warcraft IP beyond World of Warcraft.

via Forbes|
#activision-blizzard#game-franchises#gaming
Nintendo Collaboration Challenges: Insights from Picross Developer Jupiter
gaming2 years ago

Nintendo Collaboration Challenges: Insights from Picross Developer Jupiter

Jupiter Corporation, the developer behind the Picross series, has expressed difficulties in collaborating with Nintendo for a project to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Picross in 2025. Jupiter's managing director, Norichika Meguro, stated that it has become "more difficult than ever" to work through Nintendo's approval process. While Nintendo owns the 'Picross' name, the puzzle game systems are Jupiter's property. Jupiter has developed and published all Picross games on the Switch without input from Nintendo.

via Nintendo Life|
#collaboration#game-development#gaming
Sony IP Theme Parks Expand with Ghostbusters, Playstation, and Anime Rides.
entertainment3 years ago

Sony IP Theme Parks Expand with Ghostbusters, Playstation, and Anime Rides.

Merlin Entertainments CEO and Sony Pictures partnerships executive VP have expressed interest in creating more heavily branded attractions based on Sony's IP catalog, following the success of World of Jumanji. The companies are looking to capitalize on the trend of technology merging with IP and imagination in the location-based entertainment business. Sony's Ghostbusters franchise may also be tapped into for future attractions, and the company is exploring all of its IP content for potential theme park opportunities.

via The Verge|
#entertainment#ghostbusters#ip