Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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The Walt Disney Company Sells Its Interest in the Yes Network to Investor Group Including Yankee Global Enterprises and Sinclair Broadcast Group
BURBANK, Calif., August 29, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (“Disney”) today announced that it has sold its equity interest in the YES Network (“YES”) to a newly formed investor group that includes Yankee Global Enterprises (the “Yankees”) and Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) (“Sinclair”), among others. The group acquired the 80 percent…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces “Secret Project” with “One Day at Disney”
Aug. 22, 2019 (ANAHEIM, Calif.) — This evening at D23 Expo, Ricky Strauss, president, Content & Marketing for Disney+ and Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts announced One Day at Disney, a spectacular collaboration between Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney’s new streaming service. The new, 224-page coffee table book and the documentary series will both arrive…
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New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the U.S., on November 12 and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19. DTCI also announced that Disney has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute…
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From Girls Who Code to Inspiring Women Creating Magic
On Friday, August 2, Disney’s fourth Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program drew to a close. Throughout the seven-week program, this year’s class of 20 participants was introduced to computer science topics and had the opportunity to explore different careers in technology at The Walt Disney Company. For many of these high school students, the…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce Comprehensive Distribution Agreement
New Multi-Year Deal Delivers Full Suite of Sports, News and Entertainment Networks from Walt Disney Television and ESPN to Spectrum Customers Contemplates Future Distribution of Hulu, ESPN+, and Upcoming Disney+ Streaming Services Will Distribute ACC Network at Launch on August 22 Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2019 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company…
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Disney Aspire Welcomes University of Arizona to Its Network of Educational Providers
Fourteen additional degree programs now available to Disney’s 90,000+ eligible hourly employees and Cast Members in the company’s 100% tuition-paid education initiative BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2019 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 90,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes University of Arizona to its network of…
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The Walt Disney Company’s Portfolio of Brands Receives 116 Emmy® Nominations
(July 17, 2019) Yesterday, nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards were announced from the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Walt Disney Television received 95 nominations, with FX receiving 32, led by Fosse/Verdonand Pose; 15 nods were given to National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD; and Disney Channel received…
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Walt Disney Television Announces New Programs to Attract and Develop Talent from Underrepresented Backgrounds
Walt Disney Television has announced two new initiatives designed to create opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds: the Executive Incubator Program, which is intended to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives, and the Walt Disney Television Studios Intern Program, which will offer a career path for diverse talent behind the camera. These new programs…
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Edle Bakke, A Disney Pioneer for Women in the Film Industry, Dies at 91
Edle Bakke has died at the age of 91. She was a leader in the world of film animation with a long history with the Walt Disney Company. When Edle Bakke graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1945, she was in search of a job. Not too long after her search began, the Walt…
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“Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator” Launches Program to Invite Diverse Directors to Create for the Walt Disney Company
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced an exciting new program for budding directors in the United States. “Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator” invites creators from underrepresented backgrounds to join an all-new experience to learn and grow. The Launchpad will come to life as a seven-month program with The Walt Disney Company. This initiative will feature Three…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2019
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported quarterly earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased 81% to $3.53 from $1.95 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 13% to $1.61 from…
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Disney Reportedly in Discussions with Comcast to Purchase Remaining 30% Hulu Stake
The Walt Disney Company and Comcast are reportedly in discussions over the purchase of Comcast’s remaining 30% stake in Hulu. This continues Disney’s aggressive foray into the digital streaming market. The news comes from CNBC. While discussions are happening, this does not necessarily mean a deal with happen. Comcast is weighing when and how the…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Earth Day with Green Lit Pixar Pal-A-Round
Pixar Pal-A-Round was lit green on Monday night at the Disneyland Resort to celebrate Earth Day. The unique lighting scheme came after a challenge was issued for Disney fans to vote for their Environmentality Art Challenge project starting on April 8th through Earth Day. The goal was to get 5,000 votes. This goal was surpassed…
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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Receives Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award
On Wednesday, April 10, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award, the global human rights organization’s highest honor, during its 2019 Tribute Dinner in Beverly Hills, California. The prestigious award was given to Iger in recognition of his longstanding support for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its educational arm,…
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Disney Team of Heroes Debuts Innovative Experiences at Texas Children’s Hospital
Just over 12 months since Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced a bold $100 million commitment to support children’s hospitals around the world, leaders from Disney and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, debuted a suite of experiences, murals and interactive art aimed at providing comfort and inspiration for children…
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The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million to Support Rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral
BURBANK, Calif., April 17, 2019—The Walt Disney Company today announced it is committing $5 million to aid in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following the devastating fire that severely damaged the historic landmark this week. “Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul…
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The Walt Disney Company Details All-New Disney+ Streaming Service at 2019 Investor Day
Today The Walt Disney Company shared details about its upcoming streaming service, Disney+ to investors. It will be launching in the United States on November 12, 2019. The price point for this will be $6.99 monthly or $69.99 for a yearly subscription. Disney+ will offer content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic…
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Avengers: Endgame Stars and Disney Team of Heroes Unite to Support $5 Million Donation to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson of Avengers: Endgame Assemble at Disney California Adventure Disney, The LEGO Group, Hasbro, Funko and Amazon Donate More than $5 Million in Cash and Toys to Starlight Children’s Foundation – which will benefit children’s hospitals across the country – in Celebration…
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Disney, littleBits and UC Davis Launch Snap the Gap to Teach Girls STEM
The Walt Disney Company today announced a program in collaboration with littleBits, the educational technology company that is reinventing the way kids learn, with the aim of closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) starting at the point of highest leverage: 10-year-old girls. Snap the Gap will kick off with a…
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21st Century Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there are a lot of Disney and geek headlines to cover! Starting off, Disney has acquired Fox. With this acquisition comes a lot of changes! Other news covers the Disney Parks, movies, and more! As this edition of DISNEY Reporter was being edited breaking news…
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The New Walt Disney Company – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 925 (#443)
Welcome to a very special edition of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the show takes place just minutes after The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox. This is a substantial change for The Walt Disney Company and the geeks talk about how things will change moving forward. In movie news, two new trailers have come…
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Disney Announces March 20 as Closing Date For 21st Century Fox Acquisition
After a long process, the Walt Disney Company has officially announced a date for the Fox acquisition! The Walt Disney Company, which had to receive approval from regulators in Mexico this week, has said that the merger with 21st Century Fox will become official next week. Disney said it expects the union to “become effective…
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Disney Ranks High Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
The Walt Disney Company has taken the No. 4 spot on Fast Company’s list of “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2019, which spotlights the businesses that are making the most profound impact on both industry and culture and thriving in a rapidly changing world. Fast Company, one of the world’s leading business media brands, singled…
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Remembering Dave Smith – Walt Disney Company’s First Archivist and Disney Legend Passes Away at Age 78
It’s a sad day as fans of the Walt Disney Company mourn the loss of Dave Smith. Smith made his mark on Disney as the company’s first archivist and would later be given the title of Disney Legend. Dave Smith came to the Walt Disney Company on June 22, 1970, as the director of the Archives.…