Entertainment

• Disney names parks boss Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO to succeed Bob Iger, effective March 18 - Disney has named Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, as its next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger and clinching a closely watched succession race at the Mouse House.
• Nintendo keeps its full-year sales guidance as Switch 2 momentum continues - Investors are weighing the impact of rising memory prices and the strength of Nintendo’s games pipeline ahead of the Switch 2.
• Disney signals its next CEO will take over a company with strong momentum - Disney CEO Bob Iger touted the company's growth in its last three years as the company prepares to announce his successor.
• Disney beats Wall Street expectations propelled by theme parks and streaming - In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger. 
• 'Melania' earns a surprising $7 million, best non-music documentary debut in a decade - Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire 'Melania' and spent an additional $35 million on marketing.
• How Chinese short-video streaming firms are reshaping Latin America's media landscape - Short-drama apps, many with Chinese origins, are making significant inroads in Latin America as the region becomes more affluent, research shows.
• A 'staggering' number of people bought new iPhones last quarter—analysts explain why, and whether it'll happen again soon - Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter "staggering." Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.
• Apple sales surge 16% on ‘staggering’ iPhone demand - Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.  
• Comcast posts mixed quarter as broadband pressures weigh on business - Comcast’s broadband business continues to be under pressure due to the rise of competitors, particularly in the 5G space.
• India’s youth are turning concerts into an economy. The money is following - India saw a 17% rise in the live events space in 2025, marking a boom in demand for experiences. This was led by Gen-Z and millennial crowds.