Tag: ESPN
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Highlights of the Walt Disney Company Shareholder Meeting
This week executives and shareholders of all ages gathered together in Chicago, Illinois for The Walt Disney Company’s annual shareholder meeting. This meeting is known for being a mix of magic and mayhem as news is shared about the company and then shareholders are allowed to ask questions. This year was no exception to either. Some…
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The Force Was Strong in Downtown Disney for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Viewing
The Force was strong in Downtown Disney for the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Hundreds showed up, bringing with them their lightsabers, to watch this long awaited trailer with other Disney and Star Wars fans. A DJ was on hand for this event that took place during halftime of Monday Night…
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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Poster Released Ahead of Trailer Release
Lucasfilm has unveiled a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster ahead of the release of a new trailer during ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” on Monday, October 19. The game between New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles begins at 5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EDT. Following the trailer launch during the game, tickets will go on sale for Star Wars: The…
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ESPN & Disney Channel Could be Sold Directly to Consumers One Day Says Disney CEO
Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, told CNBC’s Squack Box on Monday that he could envision a day when the Disney Channel and ESPN is sold directly to consumers. This would be similar to the model being utilized to by HBO. “If we end up seeing more erosion in the so-called multichannel…
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Time to Cheer on Your Disney Side
It is that time of year when everyone is out cheering for their favorite College football team. Disney Parks and ESPN has begun the search for the best college cheer and dance squads. These routines will show your Disney Side as well as spirit for your College. To take part in this contest, please submit…
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All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2013 Old Spice Classic Tournament at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Nationally-ranked Memphis highlights early-season tournament field LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2012) – All eight teams are confirmed for the 2013 Old Spice Classic, to be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kicks Off College Football Season
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 – Nearly 20,000 football fans touched down in Central Florida during Labor Day weekend for the 8thannual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney. Televised live on ESPN, the gridiron battle at the Florida Citrus Bowl saw the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (MEAC) score a…
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Grammy Award-Winning Musician Nelly Writes and Performs Original Song for ESPN’s Bowl Coverage
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ESPN’s exclusive coverage of 33 college football bowl games will feature extensively an original song by two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Nelly. The song, “The Champ,” was written by Nelly specifically for the network’s game and studio shows. It will make its worldwide debut on Saturday, Dec. 17 with an ESPN…
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NBA Season Opens with Christmas Day Showcase on ABC & ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Christmas Day will mark the opening of the 2011-12 NBA season with a special showcase including a blockbuster doubleheader on ABC – a Finals rematch when the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki host the Miami Heat and All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on…
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America’s Youth Athletes Gaining Larger Competition Stage Through ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Expansion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Leading amateur and pro sports venue at Walt Disney World Resort adding new fields and additional lights, digital video boards and audio systems; Changes offer more time and space for competition LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 29, 2011) — More than 300,000 youth athletes nationwide will now be able…
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ROBERT A. IGER NAMES GEORGE BODENHEIMER ESPN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, JOHN SKIPPER ESPN PRESIDENT MOVES TO ENSURE STRATEGIC CONTINUITY AND SEAMLESS SUCCESSION AT ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced today that he has named George Bodenheimer Executive Chairman of ESPN, and John Skipper ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, effective January 1, 2012. The moves continue…
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Sixth Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011)— ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-10 teams lead the sixth annual Old Spice Classic field at Walt Disney World…
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cards, Yankees, Mets and Phillies part of marquee Braves schedule that features 18 home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including three under the lights; Disney post-game tradition of kids running the bases continues LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2011) – Some of Major League Baseball’s…
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ESPN Named One of the Top Employers for Women in Cable Industry
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ESPN was named one of the top five programming companies for women to work for in the cable industry, according to a survey conducted by Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). The 2011 WICT PAR Survey was conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management in collaboration with the…
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Named ‘Business of the Year’ at SPORTYS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2011) — The Central Florida Sports Commission recognized ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort as “Business of the Year” last month at the inaugural Central Florida SPORTYS Awards. The event honored deserving local athletes, coaches, employees and businesses, ranging from amateur to professional, throughout Lake,…