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Disney CEO Bob Iger Cautions Shareholders That Profits Will Be Similar to Last Year
Disney shares dropped 4 percent after CEO Bob Iger warned shareholders that profit this year will be similar to last year. Iger said, “You have to look at the year being roughly in line…with what we delivered in fiscal (20)16.” According to CNBC, in 2016 Disney reported earnings per share at $5.72, and Thomson Reuter … Disney CEO Bob Iger Cautions Shareholders That Profits Will Be Similar to Last Year
Mouseketeers Announced for the New Club Mickey Mouse
Oh My Disney just announced the members of the new Club Mickey Mouse! Earlier this year Disney announced that they would be bringing back the iconic Mickey Mouse Club (rebranded as Club Mickey Mouse), which originated in its earliest years in 1955, when Walt Disney himself knew the members of the club. Now in 2017 the club has been … Mouseketeers Announced for the New Club Mickey Mouse
Anticipated Cost Cuts Could Mean Layoffs for Disney-ABC Television Group
As Disney’s fiscal year-end approaches, several online sources including the Wall Street Journal, are reporting that Disney is looking to cut up to 10% in their costs at their ABC Television Group division. Those affected could include the ABC broadcast network, ABC Studios, ABC News, and local stations, with Disney Channel and Freeform possibly seeing … Anticipated Cost Cuts Could Mean Layoffs for Disney-ABC Television Group
Disney Musicals in Schools to Add Five New Cities to the Outreach Program
Seven years ago, Disney started Disney Musicals in Schools, a free outreach program designed to allow the children from “under-resourced public elementary schools” to perform in a Disney musical written specifically for young children. This program allows schools free performance rights to Disney titles including Aladdin, The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, … Disney Musicals in Schools to Add Five New Cities to the Outreach Program
Model for Tinker Bell, Ginni Mack Dies at 90
There are only a handful of Disney characters more iconic than Tinker Bell. Ginni Mack, the model that was used to inspire the design of Tinker Bell in the 1953 Disney animated film, Peter Pan, has sadly passed away at 90 years old. According to Animation Magazine, Ginni Mack’s passing was reported by Mindy Johnson, … Model for Tinker Bell, Ginni Mack Dies at 90
Union Wage Negotiations Begin; Disney Proposes 2.5% Salary Increase
As the first round of negotiations between Disney and union representatives began yesterday, Disney placed their opening offer on the table. Their proposal would increase cast member salaries by 2.5%, while freezing the new hire starting minimum wage at $10 an hour. The coalition of unions representing more than half of Disney World employees has … Union Wage Negotiations Begin; Disney Proposes 2.5% Salary Increase
Disney and ABC to Host ‘Day of Giving’ on Aug. 31 to Support #Harvey Relief Efforts
Disney and ABC News have jointly announced a $1 million cash commitment to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. In addition to that, they will hold a ‘Day of Giving’ to benefit those impacted by the hurricane this Thursday, August 31, 2017. Programming across all platforms … Disney and ABC to Host ‘Day of Giving’ on Aug. 31 to Support #Harvey Relief Efforts
Disney Research Designs Augmented Reality System for Robot Control
When we find ourselves wondering what new technology will be making its way into Disney parks in the future, it is always a good idea to keep an eye on the scientists at Disney Research. A paper published by the group today may give us a glimpse at the future of robotic interactions that guests … Disney Research Designs Augmented Reality System for Robot Control
Bill Nye Suing Disney for Over $37 Million
According to Deadline, Bill Nye of Bill Nye the Science Guy is suing the “Walt Disney Company and a host of its subsidiaries today for more than $37 million.” Nye is claiming he never received his full cut from the profits of Bill Nye the Science Guy, which was a long-running series that taught children … Bill Nye Suing Disney for Over $37 Million
General Motors Co. Chairman & CEO, Mary T. Barra Elected to Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has elected Mary T. Barra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Co., as a director to become effective immediately. Ms. Barra’s addition to the board brings Disney’s total board membership to 12. “Beyond being an incredibly respected leader of a major US company, Mary is recognized … General Motors Co. Chairman & CEO, Mary T. Barra Elected to Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
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