Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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Disney Adds Two New People to Board of Directors
The Disney board has nominated two new people to join its ranks. Oracle CEO Safra Catz and Francis deSouza, president and CEO of biotechnology firm Illumina Inc. will be joining the board on February 1st. Catz said in a statement to the Los Angeles Time that she looks forward to working with the board in continuing its rich…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Delay Retirement Again?
Reports are coming out that Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger might not be retiring as initially thought in 2019. Due to a deal that is in the works withTwenty-First Century Fox Inc, Iger may stay at The Walt Disney Company to facilitate the integration of the Fox’s integration into the company. According to Reuters,…
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Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek in Contention to Succeed Bob Iger as Walt Disney Company CEO
In 2019 Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger is set to step down. Recently Iger confirmed his intention to retire. This has left both the business and Disney communities speculating about who is replacement would be. With under two years to go until Iger retires, the transition would need to get underway to set up a…
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The Walt Disney Company and KTRK-TV Houston Commit to $1 Million for Hurricane Harvey Relief
The Walt Disney Company and its owned ABC television station KTRK in Houston today jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, August 31, Disney|ABC Television Group (DATG) will host a “Day of Giving” to benefit…
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George Lucas, Bob Iger, and Kathleen Kennedy React to News of Carrie Fisher’s Death
The passing of Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia herself, is being felt around the world. The current and former leaders of Lucasfilm and also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company also joined in to share their thoughts. George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, and Bob Iger shared their thoughts today on StarWars.com. Read them…
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Footage of Disney’s Animated Film ‘Moana’ & New Short ‘Inner Workings’ to Debut at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
On Friday, Walt Disney Studios announced the animated film, Moana, and an all-new short titled Inner Workings, will premiere exclusive content during the upcoming Annecy International Animated Film Festival. “Never-before-seen footage” of the film will premiere on June 17, 2016, while the film’s official theater release is set for November 23, 2016. Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the…
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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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Walt Disney’s Original Office Restored at the Studio Lot in Burbank
Time and history have been forever preserved at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the studio lot, Walt Disney’s office suite in the original Animation Building was restored. On Monday, the lot held a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the newly reconstructed office. The office included “Walt’s formal…
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Disney Invests Money in a Virtual Reality Company
The future is here! In recent news, seems like more virtual reality options are in the cards for The Walt Disney Company. According to a report from CNET, the Disney company and a few others have invested about $65 million to Jaunt. Jaunt is a company that is known for making cameras that are equipt…
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Big Announcements Made at the 2015 Walt Disney Company Shareholders Meeting
Thursday morning the Walt Disney Company held their annual shareholders meeting in San Francisco. This event was live audio broadcast via their main website. As the meeting progressed, there were some very large announcements made. All things were discussed including Disney Parks and films. If you wish to listen to the audio from the meeting, please click…
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Jay Rasulo Disney CFO Has Yet To Resign Contract With Company
In recent company news, senior executive VP and chief financial officer of the Walt Disney Co., Jay Rasulo has not signed a contract for an extension of position, according to Variety. This announcement comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission proxy statement was filed on Friday by the company. There could be many reasons for Rasulo for not resigning his…
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Disney Buys Full Rights to Future Indiana Jones Movies
The Walt Disney Company as acquired future rights to the Indiana Jones franchise. This new deal includes marketing and distribution rights for future Indiana Jones movies. While Disney owns Lucasfilm, Paramount has been instrumental in running things with the Indiana Jones franchise since the beginning. Paramount will continue to have control over the marketing and…
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Disney Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Walt’s Birth Place Oct 16, 2013
D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, OPENING OCTOBER 16, 2013, AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO 90 Years of Disney Imagination, Innovation and Entertainment Come to Chicago, Including Iconic Props, Costumes, Artwork and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives PRESS RELEASE: “The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives showcases the creativity and innovation that has defined…
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D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)
Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…
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EA & Star Wars, Winnie the Pooh, Archive Treasures – DAPs Magic Disney News – Edition 008
Welcome to this week’s DAPs Magic Disney News Update! We give you the Disney headlines in about a minute. This week, Egon Bonkers is on vacation so Major Tedwardian Minor is standing in. Let’s get to the news. “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” Returns to the D23 Expo: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/09/treasures-of-the-walt-disney-archives-returns-to-the-d23-expo/ Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2013
BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter and six months ended March 30, 2013. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter increased 32% to $0.83 from $0.63 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability, EPS for the quarter … The post The Walt…
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Key Leadership Changes Announced at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE George A. Kalogridis Named President of the Walt Disney World Resort and Michael Colglazier Named President of the Disneyland Resort; Meg Crofton to Focus on Her Role as President, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt…
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Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012 for its 37th year. The prestigious open-air fine arts festival features nearly 150 award-winning artists, sidewalk chalk art, limited-edition fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass art, Disney collectibles, live…
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AVATAR is Coming to Disney Theme Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning at a press conference with Bob Iger and Tom Staggs at Walt Disney Imagineering, it was announced that the world of James Cameron’s AVATAR is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This is part of a creative partnership between between The…
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TWDC EXECUTIVES TO DISCUSS FISCAL FULL YEAR AND FOURTH QUARTER 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS VIA WEBCAST
BURBANK, Calif., September 14, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2011 financial results via a live audio Webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m. EST / 1:15 p.m. PST.…