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Josh D’Amaro to Take Over as Disney CEO

February 3, 2026

Josh D’Amaro has been unanimously elected by The Walt Disney Company’s board of directors to become the next CEO, with Dana Walden named as president and chief creative officer.

Streamers to Up Sports Rights Spending in 2026

February 2, 2026

Streaming platforms are expected to spend $14.2 billion on sports rights in 2026, a 7 percent year-over-year rise, with Prime Video to take over as the biggest spender, accounting for 27 percent of the total, according to Ampere Analysis.

U.K. Entertainment Industry Achieves Record Value in 2025

January 30, 2026

New market reporting and analysis from the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI) reveals that the U.K. entertainment industry reached a record total market value of £34 billion ($46.9 billion), an 8 percent increase on 2024.