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Disney addressed ongoing rumors that it could acquire Fortnite developer Epic Games, in which it already holds a stake following a prior $1.5 billion investment. Speaking at Bloomberg's Screentime event this week, Disney executive Dana Walden stated that acquisition conversations are not happening "right now," without fully ruling out future talks. The comments come amid persistent speculation about consolidation in the games industry involving major media companies. Disney's existing equity stake in Epic has fueled speculation for months, and Walden's remarks were seen as a direct but non-definitive response to the latest round of rumors.