Star Wars

May 4 is informally commemorated every year as the ‘Star Wars Day,' which celebrates the hugely successful Star Wars franchise that was born out of the creative brilliance of filmmaker George Lucas. Lucas Films, the company founded by the movie mogul, sold the franchise to Walt...

A leading media company is pushing back the release date of one of its most anticipated original series for 2022. The delay now sets up an epic battle with a streaming rival. What Happened: The new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series from Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has been delayed. The series will...

A highly anticipated series set in the Star Wars universe is set to hit Disney+ in May. A trailer for the show had impressive views in its first 24 hours, which could signal the demand and anticipation for the show. What Happened: Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) released the first teaser trailer for...

One of the most anticipated streaming shows in 2022 comes in the Star Wars universe. The show now has a release date and some were surprised to hear that date, and there’s a big reason why. What Happened: The upcoming Disney+ show “Obi-Wan Kenobi” will join the streaming...

Many companies are pushing into the growing industries of non-fungible tokens and the metaverse. Former CEO and Chairman of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) Bob Iger shared thoughts about what the opportunity could be in the space for his former company. What Happened: Iger spoke with New York Times...

A list put out by research firm Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) showed how many hours were streamed of top shows and movies on major streaming platforms for the week of Dec. 27, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022. Here are the results and why they’re important. What Happened: The list from Nielsen...

Disney Princess and Frozen toys are a lucrative business line for The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and also for whomever lands the licensing rights to the popular brands. Here’s how those rights changing hands can once again benefit Mattel Inc (NASDAQ: MAT). What Happened: Shares of Mattel...

The video game sector cooled off slightly in 2021 going up against heightened 2020 sales figures driven the COVID-19 pandemic. Several big game releases were delayed in 2021 and were pushed back. Here is a look at some of the video game stocks investors my consider heading into 2022. Sony...

A mobile game studio announced a key hire that could push the company into the world of non-fungible tokens. The hire came on top of record third quarter revenue and bookings. Here’s what investors should know Tuesday about Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA). Zynga's NFT Games Push: Zynga...

Prior to “Squid Game” being the most viewed show on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX), the series "Bridgerton," released in late December, was the company’s most successful show. Could Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) see a similar result with a blockbuster coming in late...

Non-fungible tokens may have one of its biggest votes of confidence yet with media conglomerate Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) entering the mix Wednesday. What Happened: VeVe, a digital collectible business, has partnered with Disney to bring a line of NFTs to collectors in celebration of Disney+...

The creator of the Star Wars franchise is getting the action figure treatment. What Happened: George Lucas will be featured as part of the "Star Wars: The Black Series" action figure line. The action figures come from Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ: HAS) and will celebrate the 50th anniversary...

The Star Wars franchise continues to grow thanks to the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) placing big bets on original content for theatrical release and its streaming network. A new internet rumor calls for Disney to bring back a fan favorite character for a new trilogy. What Happened: One of...

Over the years, the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has completed several acquisitions to boost its theme park, consumer products and media business lines. Two of the biggest were in 2006 and 2009 with Pixar and Marvel, respectively. In 2012, Disney bought Lucasfilm, the owner of one of...

If tickets for Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson-led space tourism ventures seem outrageous, you clearly haven't heard about how much The Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is charging for the upcoming "Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser" at its resorts attached to the Hollywood...