Tag: Walt Disney Company
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Shanghai Disneyland Digital Model Released
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger unveiled a rendering of what Shanghai Disneyland will look like when it opens in late 2015. This rendering is of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. This will be the tallest Disney castle once…
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Tony Baxter Steps Down from Imagineering Post
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The first words of the change…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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Not So ‘Epic Mickey’ Studio Closes
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The studio behind the Epic Mickey video games has closed. After less than stellar sales on Epic Mickey 2, Disney has closed Junction Point Studios. Disney released the following statement today: It was with much sadness that we informed our teams today of changes to our Games…
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Alan Horn to Run Disney Studios
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Alan Horn is the new head of Disney Studios. This choice follows former chairman Rich Ross resigning after the flop of John Carter. Alan Horn has a long string of successes under his belt. Some of the big name films he has helped bring to the public…
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Rich Ross Parts Ways With Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rich Ross, chairman of the Walt Disney Studios has parted ways with the Walt Disney Company. He saw most success at the Disney Channel where he oversaw the Highschool Musical franchise and is responsible for kick starting the trend of focusing on television for the tween market.…
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Shareholders Elect 10 Directors at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Kansas City, Missouri, March 13, 2012– Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) at the 2012 Annual Meeting today elected 10 members of the Board of Directors and approved the Board recommendations on the Company’s auditor, its stock incentive plan and the advisory resolution on executive compensation, based…
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Disney Announces Heroes Work Here – a Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Heroes Work Here. Employ excellence. Hire veterans.” KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 − Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.…
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Disney Executive Named One of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 8, 2012 – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) has named George Aguel, Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Company, to its inaugural list of the 25 most influential in Hispanics in Central Florida. The organization’s editorial board selected…
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JAY RASULO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, TO SPEAK AT THE MORGAN STANLEY TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM CONFERENCE
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. PST / 1:45…
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased 18% to $0.80 from $0.68 in the prior-year quarter. “We’re off to a good start in this fiscal year…
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Disney to Acquire Controlling Interest in UTV Software Communications Limited (UTV) in India
DAPs Magic Disney News- PRESS RELEASE Burbank, Calif. and Mumbai, India (January 31/February 1, 2012) – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today it will acquire, through a subsidiary, a controlling interest in UTV, one of India’s premier media and entertainment companies. The acquisition will be completed through a successful delisting offer and will enable…
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D23 Offers More Exclusive Discounts to Members
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Disney Artwork to Hotel Rooms, Movie Tickets to Science Centers, Dining and More, Members Have More Than Two Dozen Ways to Save BURBANK, Calif. – January 24, 2012 – From Broadway to Hollywood, from the Big Easy to the Aloha State, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases 2011 Annual Financial Report and Shareholder Letter
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Walt Disney Company has released its annual financial report and shareholder letter. The letter highlights the strong performances from within the Walt Disney Company. A moment is taken also to mention the profound loss felt by the company with the passing of Steve Jobs who was…
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Introducing DisneyBaby.com, the Newest Addition to the Walt Disney Family!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New Destination Helps Parents Celebrate Magical Moments with Baby Offering Inspired Ideas, Mom-Tested Tips and an Extensive Collection of Disney Baby Branded Products Exclusively Outfitted by Huggies Brand GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Disney announced today the launch of DisneyBaby.com, a new online destination and product showcase for…
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Euro Disney Obtains More Credit for Expansion
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Euro Disney obtains an additional standby revolving credit facility from The Walt Disney Company in connection with an approval from its lenders to increase its investments (Marne-la-Vallée, January 10, 2012) Euro Disney S.C.A. (the “Company”), parent company of Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., operator of Disneyland® Paris (together the…
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JAY RASULO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, TO SPEAK AT CITIGROUP’S 22ND ANNUAL GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE
DAPs Magic Disney News- PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., December 29, 2011 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at Citigroup’s 22nd Annual Global Entertainment, Media And Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST / 2:00 p.m.…
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ABC Family Star Melissa Joan Hart Enjoys a Day “Rolling with RIDEMAKERZ”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwlxDf2mndc&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] In this exclusive Disney Living interview, star of ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey Melissa Joan Hart gives an inside scoop of her family’s love for the Disney•Pixar Cars franchise. A busy actress and mom, join Melissa as she customizes her RIDEMAKERZ car while she opens up about Cars-inspired playtime with her sons,…
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D23 Event Makes Magic with Historic Surprise!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Photo courtesy of Steven Clark and D23 Disney is known for making magic. Who would have guessed that magic could be made at what was thought would be a simple presentation about the 2012 events that D23 will be hosting. Yesterday, D23 proved that magic could be…
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BOARD INCREASES ANNUAL CASH DIVIDEND BY 50 PERCENT TO $0.60 PER SHARE
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 30, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) board today declared an annual cash dividend of $0.60 per share, up 50 percent, or $0.20 per share, from the previous year. The dividend is payable on January 18, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close…
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Holiday Gift Ideas from D23
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 is the world’s only official Disney fan club! D23 encompasses tens of thousands of members in the U.S. and around the globe who are passionate about the remarkable past, present and future of all things Disney. FOR DISNEY FANS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM, A GOLD-LEVEL D23…
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Disney Consumer Products Appoints Josh Silverman as Executive Vice President of Global Licensing
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, CA—November 22, 2011 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) President Bob Chapek today announced Josh Silverman as executive vice president of Global Licensing for Disney and Marvel. Silverman is currently senior vice president of Global Strategy, Business Development and Brand Management for Marvel Entertainment. In his new role, Silverman…
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ROBERT A. IGER NAMES GEORGE BODENHEIMER ESPN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, JOHN SKIPPER ESPN PRESIDENT MOVES TO ENSURE STRATEGIC CONTINUITY AND SEAMLESS SUCCESSION AT ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced today that he has named George Bodenheimer Executive Chairman of ESPN, and John Skipper ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, effective January 1, 2012. The moves continue…