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Disney’s Acquisition of 21st Century Fox Set to Close March 20
After a long road of negotiating for approval at home and abroad, The Walt Disney Company is finally set to complete its $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties and begin the transition process. A joint statement by TWDC and Fox was released this morning which sets the timing for the historic deal’s closure … Disney’s Acquisition of 21st Century Fox Set to Close March 20
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Dates and More in TWDC Shareholder Meeting
The Walt Disney Company’s 2019 annual shareholder meeting has concluded, and although the largest announcement to come from the function was an expected one, that doesn’t diminish the impact that it will have on Disney Parks fans and prospective vacation planners. Opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both the Disneyland and Walt Disney … Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Dates and More in TWDC Shareholder Meeting
Disney Reduces Bob Iger’s Pay/Potential Bonuses By $13.5 Million
The Walt Disney Company has once again amended the possible yearly take-home of CEO Bob Iger. The announcement comes in advance of a company shareholders meeting on March 7th and the acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties which is expected by many to conclude in the near future. Here are the significant changes for Iger … Disney Reduces Bob Iger’s Pay/Potential Bonuses By $13.5 Million
Disney Creates High-Tech Charms, Adds Drones to VR, and Harvests Phone Batteries in This Week’s Patents
Disney Enterprises, Inc. applies for a substantial number of patents each year. These cover all areas under the Disney umbrella, from theme park attractions, to video games, to information-gathering technology and beyond. With that in mind, here are a few patent applications published this week which show Disney’s wide range of focus. I’ve occasionally wondered … Disney Creates High-Tech Charms, Adds Drones to VR, and Harvests Phone Batteries in This Week’s Patents
Brazil Approves Disney-Fox Deal, Mexico Likely to Follow
Disney’s long road to the acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties could be nearing its end. After a 5-to-1 vote yesterday, Brazil’s antitrust regulatory agency Cade has given the Disney-Fox merger the go-ahead. As was expected, this approval did not come without stipulations. Brazil’s worries, and they are not the first to address this issue, … Brazil Approves Disney-Fox Deal, Mexico Likely to Follow
Disney Reveals Cast Member Costumes for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Tuesday night at the Disneyland Resort, Cast Members were invited to attend a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Costume Reveal Celebration. Tons of photos and details of the new costumes were shared including the name badges that will be worn. Take a look at the brochure that was handed out followed by all of the costumes … Disney Reveals Cast Member Costumes for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
Dave Smith, founder of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend, has sadly passed away. Dave was hired in 1970 by Walt’s brother—and The Walt Disney Company co-founder—Roy O. Disney, and his first responsibility was cataloging every item inside Walt’s office suite, which had been left untouched after Walt’s passing four years prior. Thanks to … Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78
Brazil Still Yet to Approve Disney/Fox Deal After Iger Visit
While The Walt Disney Company has remained confident that their $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties will be finalized early this year, they still have a few more hurdles to jump before they reach the finish line. As reported by Bloomberg, CEO Bob Iger recently flew to Brazil to push for “a key … Brazil Still Yet to Approve Disney/Fox Deal After Iger Visit
Sign Up Now for the 2019 D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade
Submissions are now being accepted for D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade costume contest! This year’s Mousequerade will feature entries in five different categories: Once Upon a Costume, Worlds of Adventure, Heroes & Villains, Inspired by Disney, and Cast of Characters. Fourteen finalists will be chosen in each category to compete during the D23 Expo, … Sign Up Now for the 2019 D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade
Ron Miller, Former President and CEO of Disney, Passes Away
The Walt Disney Family sadly announced that Ron Miller has passed away at the age of 85. Ron Miller was the husband of Diane Disney Miller and the son-in-law of Walt Disney. Miller became president of Walt Disney Productions (now referred to as the Walt Disney Company) in 1978 and later the CEO in 1983. … Ron Miller, Former President and CEO of Disney, Passes Away
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