NewzDisney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden addressed the future of the late-night program 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' during a discussion at Bloomberg’s Screentime conference on Thursday. Walden acknowledged that late-night television is currently a challenging daypart for the network. She confirmed that she is actively working on the host's return, noting that Kimmel is presently signed to a one-year contract.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralDisney President Dana Walden on the Future of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and Why the Live-Action ‘Moana’ Struggled at the Box Office
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Hollywood Reporter
Focuses on the host's contract status and industry-wide late-night difficulties.
Variety
Highlights both the Kimmel contract status and the performance of Moana.