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Disney set to bring D23 Asia fan event to Singapore for the first time in June 2027. Disney fans, mark your calendars: D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is officially making its way to Singapore. The Walt Disney Company announced on 14 August that the first-ever Asian edition of its major fan event will take over parts of Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands from 25 to 27 June. The three-day event will bring Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond together for immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, entertainment, shopping, and more. Fans can also expect appearances from stars and storytellers, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes moments, performances, and surprises from across the worlds of Disney. The Singapore edition builds on D23 fan events held in Anaheim and around the world, while promising a distinctly Asian experience. Tickets for D23 Asia will go on sale in November. Further details on ticketing and programming will be announced soon via D23 Asia's official website and Instagram account.

Disney shares rise 1.5% following ESPN layoffs and unveiling of $288 million rights-cost increase. BURBANK, California, August 13, 2026, 19:48 EDT - U.S. cash markets closed earlier, with after-hours trading still active. * Disney stock rose 1.53% on Thursday and advanced 0.57% across five sessions. * Programming and production expenses at ESPN increased by $288 million for the quarter. * Sports operating income dropped by 17%, even as revenue increased by 4%. The Walt Disney Company NYSE:DIS gained 1.53% to close at $104.80 on Thursday. This increase coincided with "disney espn talent layoffs" trending on Google in the U.S., surging by 100% within the first hour. Google Trends Interest surged after ESPN opted against renewing analyst Damien Woody's contract. Woody is set to continue appearing on air until August, closing a 15-year tenure. The main challenge for investors is broader. ESPN has not revealed how much it has saved by making talent changes. Recent results indicate that increased sports-rights expenses, rather than any reported payroll savings, were behind the earnings strain. Disney's Sports division posted a $192 million rise in revenue last quarter, reaching $4.50 billion. Total costs and expenses climbed by $380 million. Operating income dropped $179 million to $858 million. Most of the pressure comes from programming and production expenses, which rose by $288 million, or 10%, due to higher contract rates, acquisition of new rights, and the schedule of NBA-related costs. The $179 million drop in profit matched 62% of the rise in rights costs. On Thursday, the estimated increase in market value was about 15 times higher than that quarterly deficit. The NFL Network deal acts as the offset. It added approximately four percentage points to Sports subscription and affiliate fee increases. Overall, those fees climbed 8%. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro stated that the majority of job changes were connected to newly acquired NFL assets. In a memo to staff, he said teams and resources were reviewed to "best position us for the future." Associated Press Distribution is getting better as well. Comcast Corporation NASDAQ:CMCSA and Disney resolved an NFL Network blackout that had impacted around 11 million Xfinity households. The financial details were not made public. Disney continues to refer to ESPN as its "marketplace of sports." The platform attracted almost 230 million unique fans in June. However, even with an increase in audience size and fee revenue, its quarterly margin narrowed. Analysts stay optimistic following last week's earnings report. Disney posted a 7% increase in revenue and raised its annual buyback goal to no less than $9 billion. Adjusted earnings climbed 28%. Risks: Rising rights costs may continue to weigh on Sports margins. NFL integration benefits could be undermined by subscriber declines, advertising weakness or contract conflicts. Unspecified restructuring expenses create further uncertainty. The upcoming week will reveal if investors view the cuts as significant savings. In the absence of an outlined benefit, ESPN's margin stays the main focus. Headlines about talent are not enough to offset a $288 million rise in rights costs. TS2 TECH - EXTENDED COVERAGE Further analysis. Editorial insight What caused Disney shares to climb even as ESPN layoffs became a focus? Shares of Disney rose 1.53% to $104.80 on August 13. The firm has not revealed any cost savings related to Damien Woody's contract not being renewed. As a result, the stock's performance cannot be linked to this action. What is ESPN's biggest financial challenge at the moment? Has Disney benefited from acquiring the NFL Network? What are analysts' forecasts for Disney stock? Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Trailer revealed for "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear", premiering 13 August on Disney+. 13 August 2026 19:10 Disney has debuted the official trailer for the upcoming Hulu Original documentary film "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear," premiering on Thursday, 13 August on Disney in Belgium and Luxembourg. After surviving a devastating plane crash that nearly took his life, legendary and electrifying drummer Travis Barker embarks on a raw and redemptive journey. Once a trash collector in Laguna Beach, his life changed when he stepped in as a replacement for Blink-182's drummer - igniting a meteoric rise that would make him the driving pulse of a generation. Yet beneath the spectacle of fame, the film reveals a complex man battling pain, grief and the thin line between survival and surrender. Featuring appearances from collaborators, cultural icons and those closest to him. This is the story of the man behind the tattoos. A tribute to those who keep going when the music almost stops. "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear" is produced by Media Weaver Entertainment. The project is directed by Justin Krook and Michael Dwyer and produced by Matthew Weaver and Nick Stern. Executive producers include Lawrence Vavra and John Janick. About Disney Disney is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment and gold-standard family programming. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney app on most mobile and connected TV devices. Watch video. Embedded content from a social media network that wants to write or read cookies (YouTube). You have not given consent for this.