In the movie of Walt Disney Co.’s dramatic journey to become a full-fledged streaming company, last quarter wasn’t even the opening previews. The results were upbeat, but at the same time they do little to distill Disney’s current state of affairs. And after “The Rise of Skywalker,” its next “Star Wars” movie isn’t until December 2022. The sparser schedule of blockbusters aside, Disney is also putting all of its new films on Disney+ instead of licensing them for big bucks to Netflix Inc. and others. (1)Adding to the effects Disney’s shift will have on its financial results, there’s also the potential impact on culture and morale.

Source: Washington Post May 08, 2019 23:26 UTC