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AFP Why Disney Licensed Star Wars to Electronic ArtsBusinessweekStar Wars fans can get emotional about their favorite science fiction saga. So it was no surprise last month when some of them were upset about Walt Disney's (DIS) unexpected decision to cease development at Lucasfilm's video game division and focus on …Disney awards 'Star Wars'...
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Disney's Infinity Game Platform Is Shattering TraditionsBusinessweekHow much of a departure is Disney Infinity for the Magic Kingdom? I got an advance look at the forthcoming video game Thursday when John Vignocchi, an executive producer at Disney Interactive, demonstrated it in New York. The platform enables fans to … Disney – Google News Related...
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Den Of Geek How Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for 'Star Wars'BusinessweekOne weekend last October, Robert Iger, chief executive officer of Walt Disney (DIS), sat through all six Star Wars films. He'd seen them before, of course. This time, he took notes. Disney was in secret negotiations to acquire Lucasfilm, the company …Disney Owes...
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Forbes How Disney Hopes to Game the Console MarketBusinessweekConsole video games sales are falling, but a hit game can still outgross most movies. So what does a large entertainment company do if it wants a piece of this risky business? The future model could be the one that Disney unveiled on Tuesday: Disney …Disney...
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CIO Today Netflix shares rise on optimism about Disney dealBusinessweekNetflix this week may have found in Disney the happiest place on earth. Shares have been on a magical ride since Tuesday when the company announced a deal that puts some Disney staples in its library immediately, and will allow Netflix to show the …Disney's...
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Wall Street Journal Netflix signs blockbuster deal to stream Disney movies Businessweek05–In a move to put its streaming video service on par with the likes of premium cable services such as HBO and Showtime, Netflix (NFLX) on Tuesday announced an exclusive deal with Disney. As part of the deal, Netflix will...
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Travel Weekly Disney World's $ 300 Million Makeover Means No Waiting for DumboBusinessweekDisney World employees at the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride now hand out pagers to guests, who can take children to an air-conditioned play area until their turn comes. Customers are also able to purchase beer and wine in the park for...
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Disney's 'McStuffins' Overtakes 'Dora' on Preschool TVBusinessweek“Doc McStuffins,” introduced in March, is averaging 774,000 viewers ages 2 to 5 at 10 a.m. weekdays on the Disney Channel, according to Nielsen data. The program drew 1.7 million viewers of all ages, including those who recorded and watched within a …and more » Disney – Google News...
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Disney's ABC Asks Judge to Block Dish's AutohopBusinessweekWalt Disney Co. (DIS)'s ABC television network is trying to shut down Dish Network Corp. (DISH)'s ad-skipping TV recording feature two weeks after a federal judge denied a similar bid by a different broadcaster. ABC said it will seek a preliminary …and more » Disney – Google News...
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IBNLive Disney to shutter online movie store, websiteBusinessweekThe Walt Disney Co . is shutting down its Web movie service, Disney Movies Online, saying the site wasn't keeping up with user demands. In an email to users, the company said the site would be closed as of Dec. 31. The site allowed visitors to buy...
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StudentNewsIE.com 'Star Wars': Disney's Latest EmpireBusinessweek“Attacking that battle station ain't my idea of courage. It's more like suicide,” Han Solo warns Luke Skywalker in the first Star Wars film. As we know, the rebels' wild risk-taking pays off, and they manage to bring down the Empire over the course of …MAREAN: Future of Star...
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Wall Street Journal Disney Quarterly Sales Rise Less Than Estimated on FilmsBusinessweekDisney joins companies including Time Warner Inc. (TWX) in reporting disappointing advertising in the calendar third quarter, according to Paul Sweeney, an analyst with Bloomberg Industries. “Revenue came in light due to weaker-than-expected third- …ESPN Spurs Disney Gains, but Forecast Is CautiousNew York...
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TIME 'Wreck-It-Ralph' Earns Disney $ 49 Million at Box OfficeBusinessweek“Wreck-It Ralph” is Disney's first to finish at No. 1 since “Brave” debuted in that spot in June. The studio ranks third among its peers this year with $ 1.22 billion in box-office receipts, trailing Sony Corp. (6758) with $ 1.48 billion, according to …'Wreck-It...
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Zimbio Disney Florida Cruise Line Passengers Rocked by Hurricane SandyBusinessweekA video at CNN.com showed broken glass, gift shop merchandise on the floor and a ship official warning passengers to stay in their cabins as the Disney Fantasy was returning to Port Canaveral, Florida, from a seven-day Caribbean cruise. On the Disney …Disney Cruise Line's...
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Scripps Networks Seen Luring Disney as Trust Disbands: Real M&ABusinessweekWalt Disney Co. (DIS), owner of sports network ESPN, should be drawn to Scripps Networks as a way to add more female-friendly content, said Citigroup Inc. and Macquarie Group Ltd., which also sees Time Warner (TWX) Inc. as a potential acquirer.and more » Disney – Google...
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Central College Athletics Disney Seeks Reversal of $ 319 Million 'Millionaire' LossBusinessweekThe Disney units claim the judge who oversaw the trial allowed the jury to adopt a flawed reading of the contract with Celador International Ltd., entitling the creators to a share of ABC's profits. “The district court committed a cascading series of …Disney-area...
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Disney, Fox Seek Ruling Lime Wire Infringed Movies, ShowsBusinessweekWalt Disney Co. (DIS) and other movie and TV studios asked a federal judge to rule that the file-sharing website Lime Wire LLC and its founder, Mark Gorton, induced people to illegally download their shows and films for free. The companies, which also …and more » Disney...
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Mattel taps Disney veteran to head licensingBusinessweekEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Mattel Inc. said Tuesday it hired a Disney executive to join the toy company's top executive team. The company has hired Jessica Dunne, the former executive vice president of licensing for Disney classic characters and Disney …Mattel Appoints Jessica Dunne GM & SVP...
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'Desperate Housewives' Gets Turkish Twist as Disney Looks AbroadBusinessweekThe Istanbul housewives — named Yasemin, Nermin, Elif, Zelis and Emel and known as “Desperate Women” — star in the eighth-most watched series on Turkish TV courtesy of Walt Disney Co. (DIS), which owns global rights to the show. Sony Corp. has …and more » Disney –...
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Disney Junior ID Pack Offers On-the-Go Access to Disney Junior Shows and …BusinessweekBy simply selecting the Disney Junior ID pack icon from a library of more than 45 Sprint ID packs, the phone will automatically download apps, widgets and wallpapers from some of your child's favorite shows, and other Disney Junior-related content …Sprint, Disney...
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Geeks of Doom Bob Iger on Disney California AdventureBusinessweekIger has committed more than $ 1 billion over five years to remake the 11-year-old Disney California Adventure. On a hot July morning, he shows Devin Leonard around the park. Thanks for squeezing me in. My pleasure. It's sort of killing two birds.Disney In Depth: 23...
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New Tonto, familiar feelings for Native AmericansBusinessweekThe making of a new "Lone Ranger" Disney movie, and the announcement that Johnny Depp is playing sidekick Tonto, have reawakened feelings about a character that has drawn much criticism over the years as being a Hollywood creation guilty of …and more » Disney – Google News Related Posts:New...
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Financial Post Disney Rises Most in Seven Months to All-Time High: LA MoverBusinessweekWalt Disney Co. (DIS) rose to an all-time closing high after Bank of America Corp. recommended buying the stock because fiscal 2013 profit estimates may be too low.Disney Rises Most in Seven Months to All-Time High: L.A. MoverSan Francisco ChronicleWhy Disney has...
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Disney Reinvents the Sandwich—AgainBusinessweekCorrects the start date of Disney's ban on junk food ads. Corrects Gary Maggetti's employer in the fourth paragraph) Disney – Google News Related Posts:Why Disney Licensed Star Wars to Electronic Arts – BusinessweekHow Disney Bought Lucasfilm—and Its Plans for ‘Star Wars’ – BusinessweekHow Disney Hopes to Game the Console Market...
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Apple, Disney, USOC, Home Depot: Intellectual PropertyBusinessweekApple Inc. (AAPL)'s request for a court order blocking U.S. sales of Samsung Electronics Co. (005930)'s Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer is scheduled for a court …and more » Disney – Google News Related Posts:Samsung, Apple, Disney, Leadscope: Intellectual Property – BloombergAkamai, Apple, Disney, DuPont: Intellectual Property – BloombergNokia,...
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Wired News Pixar's First Princess Tests Girl-Hero Appeal in 'Brave'BusinessweekThis film image released by Disney/Pixar shows the character Merida, voiced by Kelly Macdonald, in a scene from "Brave." Photograph: AP Photo/Disney/Pixar …Pixar/Disney's 'Brave' brings Scotland to lifePasadena Star-NewsDisney's latest princess is Scottish, feisty, 'Brave'The MissoulianDisney/Pixar gets BraveWired NewsSeacoastonline.com -The Virginian-Pilot -NewsOK.comall 1,586 news articles » Disney –...
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Contactmusic.com Disney's ABC Said to Collect $ 2.4 Billion in TV Ad OrdersBusinessWeekBy Andy Fixmer on June 13, 2012 Walt Disney Co. (DIS) (DIS)'s ABC broadcast network collected about $ 2.4 billion in advertising commitments for the television season starting in September, little changed from a year ago, said a person with knowledge of...
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Disney Reptile Bet Fights $ 1.4 Billion Interactive LossesBusinessWeekBy Christopher Palmeri on June 13, 2012 John Pleasants, co-president of Walt Disney Co. (DIS) (DIS)'s interactive unit, expressed concern after passing the crocodile exhibit at the company's Animal Kingdom theme park in Orlando last year.and more » Disney – Google News Related Posts:Disney Pilots $6 Billion...
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Christian Science Monitor Walt Disney: Mickey kicks the junk-food habitBusinessWeekAiming to combat childhood obesity, Walt Disney (DIS) will require food and beverage advertising for kids on its TV networks and radio stations to meet new nutritional standards by 2015. The guidelines, which mirror federal recommendations, …Disney bans junk food, Mickey Mouse brands health. Hmmm…Christian...
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CBS News Theme parks opening new attractions, coastersBusinessWeekBy MITCH STACY The first phases of a reimagined Fantasyland at Florida's Walt Disney World, a Disneyland attraction in California based on the "Cars" movies, and Universal Studios Hollywood's new Transformers ride top the list of new attractions at …Clash of the theme parks: Universal takes aim...
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