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Why Hamilton, film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's popular Broadway show, is directly coming to Disney+
•The film adaptation of Hamilton was acquired by Disney and originally slated for a 2021 release — till coronavirus happened.
Coronavirus Outbreak: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says league is 'not in a position' to make decision on restart
Fpsports •NBA Commissioner Adam Silver held a video conference with journalists around the world to address the impact of coronavirus on the league, the steps being taken to ensure the safety of players and officials and the parameters under which the league could resume again
Coronavirus Outbreak: Disney's Bob Iger to forego salary, new CEO Bob Chapek will take pay cut
•Disney will reduce the salaries of its vice presidents by 20%, senior vice presidents by 25%, and executive vice presidents and above by 30% effective 5 April
Watch: John Oliver slams Hotstar for blocking Disney jokes, not airing Last Week Tonight episode on Narendra Modi
Fp Staff •John Oliver said that this was not the first time his show's content had been censored by Hotstar.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO after 15 year tenure; says 'I believe it's the optimal time to transition'
Fp Staff •Bob Iger’s most recent coup was orchestrating a $71 billion purchase of Fox’s entertainment business in March and launching the Disney Plus streaming service in November
Disney Plus to launch in India on 29 March through Hotstar at the time of IPL kick-off, announces Bob Iger
•Disney Plus will face competition from Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as well as domestic players ALTBalaji, Zee5, Eros Now, Sony Liv and Voot.
Deadpool writer says third instalment of comic book series under Disney will be R-rated
Fp Staff •The first two Deadpool films, starring Ryan Reynolds, have collectively grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
Tom Holland reveals his drunk, emotional phone call with Disney chief saved Spider-Man's exit from MCU
Fp Staff •Tom Holland says he was "really emotional" while talking to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Tom Holland saved Spider-Man from leaving MCU by making Disney strike new Sony deal, reveals Bob Iger
•Bob Iger revealed that Tom Holland had called him to prevent Spider-Man from leaving MCU.
Disney CEO Bob Iger claims he pushed for Black Panther, Captain Marvel in otherwise hesitant Marvel Studios
Fp Staff •Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had reportedly extended his support to Bob Iger, but the production house was still reluctant.