Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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Once Upon a Studio – A Perfect Tribute to 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company
When I was a kid I always imagined that when Disney characters weren’t on the TV or movie screen, they were back somewhere together at a place called The Walt Disney Studios. I didn’t know that much about Disney at the time other than I knew I loved their movies and characters. I also know…
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The Walt Disney Company Donates To Support Humanitarian Relief Following Terrorist Attacks In Israel
BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 — Following the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, The Walt Disney Company is donating $2 million to organizations that are providing humanitarian relief in the region. “In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to…
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Disney and Comcast Hire Investment Banks for Hulu Valuation
Progress continues to be made on the potential sale of Comcast’s remaining Hulu stake to Disney. Both Comcast and Disney have hired investment banks to rate the value of Hulu ahead of November 1st when either company can trigger an option to kick off the sale of Hulu. Hulu already has a minimum value of…
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Steamboat Willie LEGO Set Free With $150 Purchase on shopDisney
A Steamboat Willie LEGO set will soon be available for free with purchases on shopDisney of $150 or more. This promotion will begin on October 15th and be available while supplies last. To be eligible a purchase cannot be pre-ordered and the $150 has to be before tax. Below is a look at what the…
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4K Remastered ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Coming to Disney+ on Disney’s 100th Anniversary
A 4K remastered version of the original Disney animated studios, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is coming to Disney+. The beautiful 4K restoration of this classic movie will be released on October 16, 2023 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This is the actual day of the 100th anniversary…
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Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Prepares for Another Run at Disney Board Seats
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is preparing to once again influence the board of The Walt Disney Company. The investor has been continuing to buy up Disney stock and now has a $2.5 billion stake in stock of The Walt Disney Company. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Peltz is gearing up for another push…
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Disney100 Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ”Partners” Light-Up Loungefly Mini Backpack Now Available
A Disney100 Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse ”Partners” Light-Up Loungefly Mini Backpack is now available on shopDisney. This comes as part of the Disney100 Collection that continues to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This particular bag is extra special as it lights up! On top of that, it also glows in…
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Analyst Says Disney ‘only credible challenger to Netflix’
Disney currently does not have the number one spot in terms of streaming. However, one analyst thinks that at some point it could dethrone Netflix for the top spot. More than that, it could be the only company that has a decent chance of doing this. This becomes because it could soon be taking complete…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., October 3, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2023 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 8,…
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Disney Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary Throughout October
This October is a special one for The Walt Disney Company as it commemorates its 100th anniversary on Monday, October 16. During this centennial celebration, Disney will have special activations, tie-ins, and moments that will highlight what has made this company so special to so many over the last 100 years. For example, Disney+ will be decked…
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Trailer for Disney “Wish” Becomes Most Watched Since “Frozen 2”
If the trailer is any indication of the future success of Disney’s Wish, the House of Mouse has a lot to look forward to. Disney shared this week that the trailer it released for the animated film was the biggest trailer since the promotional efforts for Frozen 2. The trailer garnered 66.5 million views across…
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An Animated Behind-the-Scenes Look at ESPN’s ‘Toy Story Funday Football’
ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League are teaming up for Toy Story Funday Football, a first-of-its-kind presentation featuring beloved characters from Pixar Animation Studios. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, fans can immerse themselves in a fully-animated offering on Disney+, ESPN+, and on mobile with the NFL+ app when the Atlanta Falcons…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Beloved ‘Frozen’ Film With 10-Week Countdown Featuring Surprises Worth Melting For
Some films are worth melting for and, on November 27, 2013, the world was introduced to the Academy Award®-winning film Frozen from Walt Disney Animation Studios. The global sensation has warmed the hearts of all ages, and both Frozen and its 2019 sequel, Frozen 2, are among the biggest animated films of all time. The enchanting story of sisters Anna and…
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EPCOT Begins Disney100 Celebration
The celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary has begun at EPCOT. With the arrival of this Disney100 celebration comes new costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, new food, and a new photo location with a statue of Mickey Mouse and a Disney100 logo. Along with these new offerings, a new Beacon of…
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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Trailer Released for Animated Short, ‘Once Upon a Studio,’ Celebrating 100 Years of The Walt Disney Company
A trailer has been released for a short that was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Once Upon a Studio is about 9 minutes long and includes 543 Disney characters from more than 85 feature-length or short films. This short includes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers.…
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Disneyland Resort Contributes to the Community for Hunger Awareness Month
The Disneyland Resort is continuing to contribute to and support the community during Hunger Awareness Month. While the Disneyland Resort is regularly supporting community initiatives, during Hunger Awareness Month it has also donated to food banks and also raised awareness of hunger through its annual CANstruction build. September is Hunger Awareness Month. Supporting Local Food…
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Chief Information Officer Diane Jurgens Leaves Disney
Disney’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Diane Jurgens, has left the company. The Walt Streety Journal is reporting that Jurgens left the company last month. In an email to employees, she said that she was leaving Disney “to pursue new adventures.” Jurgens joined The Walt Disney Company in October 2020 under then Disney CEO Bob Chapek.…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Media Reports on Linear Businesses
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement on the future of its linear businesses. This comes as media reports continue to speculate on the future of what Disney will do with its linear businesses, potentially selling them. At this point, Disney has not made any sort of a decision on the future of these…
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Disney and Charter Communications Announce Agreement Ending Stalemate
The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications announced this morning that they had reached an agreement to end the ongoing stalemate that has been upsetting consumers. The announcement was made via a joint statement from Disney CEO Bob Iger and Chris Winfrey, the CEO of Charter Communications. Together they said, “Our collective goal has always…
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How Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returned to The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney once famously said that when it came to the creation of The Walt Disney Company—which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year—he hoped that audiences wouldn’t “lose sight of one thing — that it was all started by a mouse.” But it’s important that we don’t lose sight that a lucky rabbit also helped Disney get its…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Cable Dispute With Charter/Spectrum
Cable subscribers with Charter/Spectrum have not been able to watch any of the channels owned by The Walt Disney Company. Disney pulled its programming on Thursday night as the company and Charter Communications have not been able to reach deal on rates moving forward. Because of this, Charter Communications’ 14.7 million video subscribers saw channels…
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More Investors Sue Disney Over Chapek-Era Costs and Reporter
Another group of investors has sued The Walt Disney Company over reports that were made during the tenure of then Disney CEO Bob Chapek. The suit alleges that Disney lied about losses incurred by Disney+, it’s streaming service. It says that this was done to make it look like Disney+ would achieve its goal of…
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What is the Disney Aspire Program?
The Walt Disney Company has delivered nearly 100 years of magic, in part because of the dedication and talent of its Cast Members. In addition to being a fun place to work that builds lifelong friendships, Disney remains committed to fostering a supportive and fulfilling workplace. One of the initiatives our cast members and employees…