Tag: Walt Disney Company
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Disney Extends Chairman/CEO Bob Iger’s Contract
The Walt Disney Company’s Board of Directors announced today that it has extended Chairman/CEO Bob Iger’s contract through July 2, 2019. This extension will allow for Iger and the Board of Director to insure a smooth transition of leadership when he does eventually retire. The announcement was made in the following release on The Walt…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Luke’s Dialogue Released, What Does It Mean!?
The Walt Disney Company Shareholder Meeting often can be an incredible place for Disney news as shareholders are given a look at what is coming down the line from the company. This year’s meeting was no different… especially when it comes to their Star Wars property. During the meeting sneak footage was shown to those…
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Harrison Ford Returns as Indiana Jones in 2019
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Harrison Ford will be donning the hat once again to return as Indiana Jones on July 19, 2019. This will be the 5th time that Ford will be starring in the iconic role. Steven Spielberg, who has directed all Indy films to date will return to direct. Kathleen…
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Disney Increases Stake in Euro Disney
The Walt Disney Company has increased its stake in Euro Disney. If the proposed transaction happens as planned, the Walt Disney Company’s interest in Euro Disney will go from 76.7 percent to 85.7 percent. The transaction price would be 2 euros per share and be paid in shares of Disney common stock. The intention would…
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Disney: It’s All Coming – Geeks Corner – Episode 619
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot to cover while also celebrating Tyler’s birthday! There were a lot of announcements that came from the Walt Disney Company this week, along with trailers. Today Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars land will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood…
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Pandora: The World of Avatar Set to Open May 27, 2017 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company has announced that Pandora: The World of Avatar will be opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. The announcement was made by Iger on an earnings call with investors today. The Disney Parks Blog had this description about the new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom:…
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Disney in Early Talks for a ‘James and the Giant Peach’ Live Action Film
It appears that the Walt Disney Company may be in talks to create a James and the Giant Peach live action film. According to sources, director Sam Mendes is in the lead to take charge of this film. Even more so, it’s said that Nick Hornby would adapt Roald Dahl’s book for an onscreen presence. The children’s…
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Zootopia Zooms Past $1Billion Mark Worldwide
Zootopia, from Walt Disney Animation Studios, has now officially crossed the $1 billion dollar mark as of this last weekend. This marks the second movie to do so for the Walt Disney Company in 2016 alone. This makes Zootopia the 4th animated feature to cross $1 billion and puts it right after Frozen globally for…
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2017 D23 Expo Dates Announced
The Walt Disney Company has announced the dates for the 2017 D23 Expo. The event, billed as the “Biggest Disney Fan Event Ever,” will take place July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets will be available on July 16, 2016 at D23Expo.com. More details can be found about the D23 Expo in the…
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Bob Weis Replaces Bruce Vaughn as Head of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company has named Bob Weis as the new president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He will be replacing outgoing executive Bruce Vaughn who has been the Chief Creative Officer for the last 8 years. Vaughn will help with the leadership transition in the coming months before departing the Walt Disney Company for other opportunities.…
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A Look at Upcoming Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
In the brand new year of 2016, Walt Disney Studios has a full plate. All things from Pixar to Lucasfilm, theater goers can expect to see some pretty neat films. In a recent press release, the company has shared their current lineup of upcoming work. With all these films set to be released, do you have a…
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D23 Offers Early Look at Disneyland The Exhibit at D23 Expo
D23 offered members of the media and also those who purchased the Sorcerer Package for the D23 Expo a an early preview of Disneyland The Exhibit. This exhibit is a collection of some fantastic artifacts from Disneyland. These artifacts date back to the beginning of the park and include name tags, elements of attractions, attraction…
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The Walt Disney Company's Jay Rasulo Still Not Working Under Contract
Announced a while back on DAPs Magic, Jay Rasulo’s contract had expired on January 31, 2015. His current position is that of senior executive VP and chief financial officer for the Walt Disney Company. According to Variety, he is still working for the company and still not on a contract. In addition to not working…
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Disney's Report of Quarter Earnings Beat Financial Expectations
Reported on Tuesday, the quarter earning reports for the Walt Disney Company were released. During the first fiscal quarter, the company earned $1.27 per share according to The Hollywood Reporter. This comes to a total of $13.4 billion in revenue during one quarter. Financial analysts had predicted the company to report $1.07 per share with $12.9 billion…
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2015 a Big Year for Movies as Disney Releases Schedule
2015 is going to a big year for movies from The Walt Disney Company. A quick look at the list of movies coming up in the coming year and one could surmise that it could be perhaps the biggest year ever for Disney. This comes after 2014 being the second biggest year ever for the…
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Greeting Card Short Released
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is celebrating the season in Japan this year apparently. The Walt Disney Company Japan released this short as an animated greeting card to celebrate the season. In this short, he is joined by his girlfriend Ortensia. What do you think?
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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Remembering Roy E. Disney – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Imagine a billionaire who loves to go to Costco and eat hot dogs. He is a guy has a fancy car but drives a smaller one because gas prices have gone up. He holds his wife’s hand during every take off of his private airplane. He believes in doing things right rather than doing things…
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Disney Studios 2.0 On the Way in LA County
The LA County Board of Supervisors have approved a massive plan by the Walt Disney Company to move forward with the Golden Oak Ranch project in the Santa Clarita Valley. Golden Ranch was originally chosen by Walt Disney himself as an outdoor filming location for “Adventures of Spin & Marty” segments of “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Later Disney…
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Students Name Disney Top Choice for Internships
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 8, 2013 – A recent national survey of nearly 18,000 college students ranked The Walt Disney Company as the number one employer for undergraduates with degrees in liberal arts, humanities or education. Disney ranked second in the business and engineering category, sharing the top ten list with Google, Apple, the U.S. Department of…
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Star Wars Celebration VII Announced
Lucasfilm has officially announced the details for Star Wars Celebration VII. At the end of Star Wars Celebration Europe, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration VII will be held in Anaheim, California, from April 16-19, 2015. This will coincide with the opening of Star Wars: Episode VII and also will be near Disneyland which is…
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Disney CEO Robert Iger Shares Vision at Fortune Global Forum in China
Disney CEO Robert Iger joined a panel entitled “Tapping into China’s Changing Culture: An FGF Town Hall” recently. During this discussion he shared about the growing importance of China as a place of business for the Walt Disney Company. He also talked about lessons learned and some of what he sees for the future of…
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Disneyland Honors Harrison “Buzz” Price With Window on Main Street
Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations for both Disneyland and later…