Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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GUIDE: Disney Movies Coming to Theaters in Winter of 2025
There are quite a few different movies coming to theaters this winter from The Walt Disney Company. They cross the range of genres, and as they do that, they come from the variety of studios owned by Disney. Already this year, Disney has passed the $4 billion mark at the global box office. This is…
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Disney Uses Creative Powers for Good in Helping Altadena Recover From Wildfires
The Walt Disney Company has committed to supporting Altadena with $15 million after the horrific wildfires that devastated many areas in Los Angeles earlier this year. $5 million of these proceeds is being directed to support the reopening of Altadena’s Charles White Park, which was destroyed in the January blaze. This will feature a new…
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Disney and YouTube Reach Multi-Year Distribution Deal
After Disney channels went dark two weeks ago, they can once again be found on YouTube TV. This comes after the two companies reached a multi-year distribution deal. “This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch,’’ said Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: (1) Total segment operating income and diluted EPS excluding certain items (also referred to as adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures. The most…
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Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston’s Contract
The Walt Disney Company has extended its contract with its Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, to 2029. This comes as his previous contract was set to expire on January 31, 2026. Now, the expiration date is three years later. A filing showed the extension of this contract. It also revealed that while Johnston’s base salary…
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Make-A-Wish – A Month of Thanksgiving
I am a strong proponent of using one’s influence and resources for good. One of the ways that The Walt Disney Company does this is through its partnership with Make-A-Wish. This partnership goes back 45 years, with over 170,000 wishes granted to kids with critical illnesses around the globe. In fact, Disney is the biggest…
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Disney Accelerator’s 2025 Demo Day Returns to Walt Disney Studios Lot
There was a day of innovation that included some incredible technology used to tell stories at the Walt Disney Studios Lot earlier this week. The 2025 Disney Accelerator Demo Day was on November 5th. It showcased innovation in immersive experiences and storytelling formats from the four growth-stage companies participating in this year’s program: Animaj, DramaBox,…
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Disney Contributes $1 Million to Relief Efforts in Jamaica in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
After Hurricane Melissa passed over and pummeled Jamaica, The Walt Disney Company has announced that it is contributing $1 million to relief and recovery efforts. The hurricane is the strongest one of the year and the strongest to ever hit the island nation. Reports from the country have shown the disastrous impact that the hurricane…
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Disney Networks Could Go Dark on YouTube TV
Amid ongoing carriage fee disputes between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV, Disney is warning that several of its networks could go dark. The current agreement between the two companies ends at midnight ET on October 30th. If an agreement isn’t reached before then, ABC local stations, ESPN, FX, and other networks would go dark…
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Disney Announces Plans for 250th Anniversary Celebration of the United States of America
The Walt Disney Company announced “Disney Celebrates America” today. This will be its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. It will include a new version of Soarin’, a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast, a significant donation to Blue Star Families, and more. This special celebration will begin on Veterans Day 2025 and…
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Disney’s Shared Legacy Celebrated with U.S. Navy on 250th Anniversary
Today, the United States Navy celebrates its 250th anniversary. Throughout The Walt Disney Company, this milestone was celebrated as the shared legacy between the company and the Navy was recognized. At Disneyland, the milestone was recognized during the Patriotic Flag Retreat. Disney Experiences also looked back at how the origins of the company are connected…
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Disney Acquires Rights to ‘Impossible Creatures’ Book Series
Author Katherine Rundell’s book series Impossible Creatures has had its rights acquired by Disney. This expansive deal includes a first-look relationship with her production company, Impossible Films. The deal will also have Rundell writing and developing feature film screenplays for the first two books in her blockbuster fantasy series. “When I read Impossible Creatures, I knew…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Passing of Dr. Jane Goodall
Earlier today, the world learned about the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. The world-renowned primatologist and conservationist was 91 years old. She passed of natural causes. After her passing, The Walt Disney Company released a statement. A large portion of this statement came from Disney CEO Bob Iger. “Dr. Jane Goodall, Dame of the British…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Earnings Call for Fourth Quarter 2025 and Fiscal Full Year
The Walt Disney Company has announced the date of its earnings call to discuss the quarterly results for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, as well as the full year. The announcement was made with the following release from Disney: The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2025…
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Michael Eisner | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 30, 2005
On this day in 2005, Michael Eisner resigned as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Disney flourished during Eisner’s 21-year tenure, adding multiple theme parks, a cruise line, new television networks like ABC and ESPN, sports teams, and even the Muppets! He helped usher in the Disney Renaissance and solidified Disney as an entertainment giant.…
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China’s MiniMax Sued by Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery Over Copyright Infringement
Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery have sued a Chinese company over copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that MiniMax image- and video-generating service Hailuo AI utilized intellectual property that was stolen from the three Hollywood studios. The suit was filed in a district court in California and claims that MiniMax “audaciously” utilized the studios’ famous…
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Disney And WEBTOON Entertainment Broaden Relationship To Create New Digital Comics Platform
For The First Time, More Than 35,000 Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Pixar and 20th Century Studios Digital Comic Books Will Be Available in One Digital Platform for Fans to Experience Disney+ subscribers will have access to a curated selection of content on the new platform as part of subscription BURBANK and LOS ANGELES – September…
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Disney Looks Back at 30 Years of ‘Toy Story’
30 years ago, the world was introduced to Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy’s toys when Toy Story arrived in theaters. This movie was revolutionary in that it introduced many fans not just to Pixar, but to CGI animation. Three decades later, many of the things that this movie trailblazed are now the norm.…
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Disney Brings Happiness to Children’s Hospitals this Summer
“I don’t know why, but I’ve always enjoyed the idea of summer and sun, and all things hot!” — Olaf Summer is often thought of as a care-free time for kids and families, filled with sunny, outdoor recreation and enrichment. But for kids with serious illnesses, this often means days, weeks, or months spent in…
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Disney Sues Sling TV Over Mini-Bundles
The Walt Disney Company is suing Sling TV, a subsidiary of Dish Network. Disney alleges that new short-term packages that include its programming were used without permission. Sling unveiled these new “passes” earlier this month. They allow viewers access to Sling TV’s full bundle for a day, weekend, or week. The new mini-bundles start at…
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The Walt Disney Company Screens Marvel Studios’ ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for Navy Sailors and Other Military Service Members
In collaboration with Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), The Walt Disney Company surprised thousands of Sailors, as well as other military Service members, with special screenings of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. These screenings are a part of the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Navy Motion Picture Service program which brings movies…
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Michael Ovitz | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 14, 1995
On this day in 1995, The Walt Disney Company appointed Michael Ovitz as president under CEO Michael Eisner, filling the vacancy left by Frank Wells’ untimely passing in 1994. Ovitz was lured away from the Creative Artists Agency, which he helped to found in 1975. Sadly, the move would not last. Ovitz was not an…
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Disney to Stop Reporting Subscriber Numbers for Streaming Services
The Walt Disney Company will change how it reports on streaming services. Explore the reasons behind Disney’s subscriber reporting shift.
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Disney Executives Comment on Earnings Report and New Announcements
Get an overview of Disney’s earnings report and see how the company continues to excel through strategic developments and innovation.