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Disney Responds to Comcast’s Bid for 21st Century Fox Assets with Significant Increase

The Walt Disney Company has just raised its bid to purchase the majority of 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion. This new bid amounts to $38 per share in cash and stock. Disney will also assume approximately $13.8 billion of net debt of 21st Century Fox. The acquisition price carries a total equity value of Disney Responds to Comcast’s Bid for 21st Century Fox Assets with Significant Increase

Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation

It was announced today that Jennifer Lee will take over as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and that Pete Docter will become Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. This comes after John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of both studios, decided to step down after committing “missteps” in the workplace. Lee was Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation

Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash

The battle between Disney and Comcast over Twenty-First Century Fox continues. According to CNBC, in response to Comcast’s recent $65 billion cash offer, Disney is expected to proceed with plans to raise their all-stock offer with cash in hopes of securing the bid. This Wednesday Fox board members will decide on whether they want to move Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash

‘Disney Musicals in Schools’ Helps Build Theatrical Education Programs in Public Schools

For years, mini versions of classic Disney films such as Aladdin and The Lion King have been licensed to school groups and professional theaters by Disney Theatrical Productions. In parts of the country, some schools don’t have the resources necessary to stage a musical or to provide theatrical instruction to their students. Back in 2010, Disney Theatrical Group decided to do ‘Disney Musicals in Schools’ Helps Build Theatrical Education Programs in Public Schools