Hollywood
‘8 mile’, Ray, ‘Jersey Boys’ on MN+ this month
MUMBAI: MN+ is all set to get a musical twist this November with their latest property The Right Notes. The property will feature a line-up of Hollywood’s finest musical movies that will air every Saturday throughout the month at 11 pm.
The musical extravaganza will begin with the movie 8 mile, starring Eminem. The movie is a story of a young rapper, born fighter who against all odds strives to reach the epitome of success. It showcases the man’s struggle and features the obstacles he faces in the form of friends and foes that makes this trip harder than it may seem.
Following that is another film based on the true story of musician Ray Charles. Titled Ray, the movie depicts the humble beginnings the artist had in life, where he lost his eyesight at the age of 7, and then rose to fame during the 1950s and 1960s.
Other movies that feature in this exclusive line-up are — Jersey Boys and Billy Elliot the Musical. These movies will air every Sunday at 11 pm.
MN+ will also showcase various other properties like Pathbreakers which is a compilation of the best of Hollywood movies that redefined cinema till date and Hollywood Gold which showcases Hollywood’s finest movies like Rain Man, Clerks, Equilibrium and Ray. These movies will be aired throughout the month every Mon-Fri at 9 pm.
Director’s Cut will celebrate the finest work of director Coen Brothers. The movie line – up includes Fargo, The Big Lebowski and Burn after Reading. These movies will air from 5–19 November, every Saturday at 9 pm.
MN+ will showcase their centre stage movie of the month Theory of Everything on 20 November at 9 pm.
Hollywood
Disney to cut 1,000 jobs in major restructuring drive
Layoffs span ESPN, studios and tech as company pivots to growth
MUMBAI: The magic isn’t disappearing but it is being reorganised. The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to cut around 1,000 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at sharpening its edge in an increasingly unpredictable entertainment landscape. The move, led by CEO Josh D’Amaro, reflects a broader internal reset as the company rethinks how it operates, allocates resources and competes in a fast-evolving industry. In a memo to employees, D’Amaro acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but framed it as a necessary step to ensure Disney remains “efficient, innovative, and responsive” to rapid shifts in consumer behaviour and technology.
The layoffs will span multiple divisions, including marketing, film and television studios, ESPN, technology teams and corporate functions. Notifications have already begun, signalling that the restructuring is not a distant plan but an active transition underway.
Importantly, the company has clarified that the cuts are not performance-driven. Instead, they form part of a wider transformation strategy aimed at building a leaner, more agile organisation, one better equipped to respond to streaming dynamics, digital disruption and evolving audience expectations.
The timing is telling. The global entertainment industry is in the middle of a structural shift, with traditional television revenues under pressure and box office returns becoming increasingly volatile. Meanwhile, streaming platforms and digital-first competitors continue to redraw the rules of engagement, forcing legacy players to rethink scale, speed and storytelling formats.
For Disney, long synonymous with blockbuster franchises and timeless storytelling, the pivot is both strategic and symbolic. The company is doubling down on technology, direct-to-consumer services and content ecosystems that align with modern viewing habits, where audiences expect immediacy, personalisation and cross-platform experiences.
Even as the restructuring unfolds, D’Amaro struck a note of optimism, reiterating Disney’s commitment to creativity and long-term growth. Support measures for affected employees are expected as part of the transition, though details remain limited.
In essence, this is less about cutting back and more about reshaping forward. As Disney redraws its organisational map, the message is clear, in today’s entertainment world, even the most magical kingdoms must evolve or risk being left behind.
