Walt Disney Co. expects to offer fewer discounts at U.S. theme parks in 2010 as the economy improves, according to Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger. The world’s biggest theme-park operator has already reduced discounts from a year ago, Iger said today at a UBS AG investor conference in New York.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger indirectly addresses speculation about game industry acquistions
Even as the Walt Disney Co. moves to complete its $4-billion acquisition of comic-book giant Marvel Entertainment, Wall Street is wondering whether Chief Executive Bob Iger is shopping for bargains in the video-game aisle. Formerly high-flying game publishers — such as Electronic Arts, creator of Madden football, and Take-Two Interactive,
Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Trailer
In The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Balthazar Blake (Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Molina). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer
Disney’s Plan To Create Jobs
The Walt Disney Co.’s Bob Iger has a strategy for saving jobs in America: lower the corporate tax rate. That was part of Iger’s message last week at President Obama’s jobs summit, and the CEO reemphasized his point during Tuesday’s Mad Money, which was the second installment of the show’s
Disney Channel, ABC join portable TV service
Disney Channel and ABC have embraced FLO TV, the nation’s primary provider of hand-held, portable television. With ABC on board, the Qualcomm service can boast of offering the programing of the four major broadcast networks. FLO TV launched in 2007 on Verizon and last year on AT&T. NBC ToGo, CBS
Disney’s The Snow Queen might be next hand drawn Disney Movie
Back in February, First Showing.net reported that Disney wants to release a new hand-drawn animated movie every two years. The Princess and the Frog is already out in theaters, with an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and is set to expand nationwide this weekend. But what’s next for Disney? We’ve
Marvel Studios Chairman To Step Down When Disney Deal Is Finalized
With the impending sale of Marvel to Disney set to be finalized by the end of the year, we could be seeing the first significant sign of change. Variety is reporting that Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel will step down as soon as Disney takes control of Marvel. Maisel joined
Special Holiday Offer at the Pirates League
I It’s always nice to discover special offers at Disney Parks and the latest at The Pirates League is worth noting — it’s 50 percent off all Pirate Packages. Yes, from now through January 3, you’ll get half off each package if you’re a Walt Disney World Resort guest, annual
Dad accuses Disney of calling his 11-year-old a hacker
I am thrown a little off course when I hear that Disney may have falsely accused an 11-year-old boy of hacking the Pirates of the Caribbean video game and disabled his account. The account I have read comes from the boy’s dad, Brian Guy. Guy is a manager of MySQL’s
Princess Tiana Wedding Gown Unveiled at NY Bridal Week
At Bridal Week in New York, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings designer, Kirstie Kelly, unveils the Princess Tiana wedding gown inspired by the one featured in The Princess and the Frog. Also featured are gorgeous bridesmaids and flower girl dresses inspired by the essence of each Disney Princess which shines through
Food Network show to feature Disneyland holiday food
Earlier today we told you about the fresh candy canes made at Disneyland. This weekend, you can see them being made on T.V., along with other Disneyland festive foods. “Guy’s Disney Holiday,†featuring host Guy Fieri, is set to highlight holiday-themed meals and treats in Disneyland, according to the Food
Marvel Sets Date for Disney Vote
Marvel Entertainment Inc. said its shareholders would vote Dec. 31 on whether to approve its $4 billion acquisition by Walt Disney Co. Under the deal, first announced Aug. 31, Disney will pay Marvel shareholders $30 cash and 0.7 shares of Disney stock for every share of Marvel stock. The acquisition
Where to find Santa at Disney World
Here are some places you’re likely to find Santa on Disney property, though if he’s called back to the North Pole, his schedule could change: ** Magic Kingdom: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (intermittently) daily in Town Square next to City Hall. The Jolly Old Elf also makes an appearance
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