This article comes to us from the LA Times. Walt Disney Co. quietly launched Disney Movies Online, which lets consumers buy or rent digital versions of Disney and Pixar films and watch them on the Internet. The site, which debuted without fanfare in May, was conceived as a bridge to step
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Walt Disney construction debate continues in Glendale
This article comes to us from the Glendale News Press. Angry residents told Walt Disney Co. executives Wednesday they want to be compensated for the construction impacts of a childcare center on the studio’s massive campus. About 20 residents Wednesday night met with a half-dozen Disney representatives and an equal
Will the Marvel Universe Ever Land at the Disney Parks?
Ok so it has been awhile since Marvel Entertainment was bought out for 4 Billion Dollars by Walt Disney Co. So far I have seen a trickle of Merchandise come to the Disney Parks, but nothing of the characters. I mean are we ever going to see Spiderman walking around
Disney confirms reports of email virus
The Walt Disney Co. acknowledged Thursday that it has been hit by a spate of spammed emails containing a virus, which reportedly has hit other firms as well. A Disney spokesman said the spams started flowing into company email boxes Thursday afternoon but did not affect business operations. The entertainment-business
Walt Disney Co. third-quarter earnings jump 40%
This article comes to us from the LA Times. ESPN‘s World Cup soccer coverage and the strong box-office performance of films including Disney/Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 3” helped buoy Walt Disney Co.‘s bottom line in the third quarter. The media giant reported a 40% jump in earnings to $1.3
Disney in talks to buy social games company Playdom
Walt Disney Co. is in discussions to buy game developer Playdom Inc. for as much as $750 million, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Hollywood entertainment giant wants to get into social and mobile games to market its shows and characters. Playdom has scheduled a board meeting next
Where To Find The Walt Disney Company AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
The Walt Disney Company makes its mark at the 2010 Comic-Con convention with an exciting lineup of feature films, scripted and animated series, and interactive booths providing fans with a first look at new content, experiences and merchandise, including toys, electronics, collectibles and more. Thursday, July 22 11:15 – 12:45
Federal jury awards $269.2 million in damages in “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” suit
After three days of deliberations, a federal jury in Riverside awarded the creator of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” nearly $269.2 million in damages from the once-popular prime-time game show. The decision strikes at the heart of the “vertical integration” argument that has buttressed the wave of consolidation that
Disney Institute Expands Program Offerings at Disneyland Resort
Disney Institute announced today that it is adding a new slate of programs at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The new programs, which will premiere in July, will focus on a specific topic each day, and are available for individual registration or groups of up to 10 people. “These
Glendale OKs major Walt Disney Co expansion
This article comes to us from the LA Times: The Glendale City Council this week gave its blessing to a proposed 338,000-square-foot expansion of Walt Disney Co.’s creative campus. The plans call for a six-story office building walled largely in glass, landscaping with palm trees and a park-like area for
Disney award helps kids get immersed in theater
This article comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel: Mickey Mouse came to town this week, carrying a check for $8,300 for the Bay Street Players’ Young People’s Theatre. The iconic Disney character handed over the check and sets of Mickey Mouse ears to Elizabeth Scholl, the Bay Street Players’
Club Penguin Misses Goals, Giving Disney a Half-Price Deal
Club Penguin, the subscription-based online community acquired by the Walt Disney Company in 2007, has failed to meet profit targets that were tied to $350 million in payouts to the Web site’s creators. Disney’s purchase of Club Penguin was valued at $700 million, with half of the total paid up
Disney Movie Unit Drives Strong Results in Quarter
The Walt Disney Company appears to be having some success in repairing its movie operation, but now its television business is springing a leak. Disney, reporting results for its fiscal second quarter, said that operating income at its movie studio shot up to $223 million from $13 million in the
“Iron Man 2” packs a BIG punch for Disney
“Iron Man 2,” the first big Marvel superhero film to open since Walt Disney Co’s $4 billion purchase of the studio, should pack a $200 million to $300 million profit punch for Disney, analysts said. While Viacom Inc’s Paramount Pictures distributes “Iron Man 2,” giving it a fee of 8
