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Disney weighs renewal of Jimmy Kimmel deal as live-action Moana underperforms

Dana Walden said the live-action Moana struggled at the box office. Disney is reportedly in talks to renew its deal with Jimmy Kimmel before his contract expires in May, with focus on late-night performance and the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

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Key facts

  1. 01Dana Walden commented on the performance of the live-action Moana.
  2. 02Disney is reportedly negotiating to renew Jimmy Kimmel's deal before May.
  3. 03Media outlets discuss the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! under Disney.

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How each country tells it

United StatesStrategic outlook
Typical headline, translated
Variety: Disney President Dana Walden on the Future of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and Why the Live-Action ‘Moana’ Struggled at the Box Office
Emphasises

Highlights Walden’s comments about the late-night daypart and the program’s future, and notes Moana’s box office performance as a factor.

Mentions less

less emphasis on broader box office trends beyond Moana’s performance.

2 articles · Deadline, Variety

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