Jimmy Kimmel learned in a phone call Wednesday afternoon that his 22-year late-night run on ABC was put on hold, at least for now. Deadline understands that the person on the other end of the line of the phone was Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden.

Since pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air last week, the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC, has experienced fierce blowback from politicians, pundits, subscribers and members of the entertainment community. That includes former CEO Michael ...

Hulu and Disney+ are catching heat as thousands of subscribers say they’re done with both platforms. The backlash comes after ABC, which is owned by Disney, suspended Jimmy Kimmel for his remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

EXCLUSIVE: As protests took place outside the gates in Burbank today, the fallout from Disney’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has seen discord erupt inside the House of Mouse, as well. Even so, top brass have been engaged in talks to get the late-night host ...