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Disney Could See $570 Million in Tax Breaks for Lake Nona Campus

According to the Orlando Sentinel’s Austin Fuller, Disney, due to its recently announced move of 2,000 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products cast members, is eligible to receive more than half a billion dollars in tax breaks from the state of Florida. Disney’s application states that the “Taxpayer intends to establish a regional campus that will Disney Could See $570 Million in Tax Breaks for Lake Nona Campus

Disney and Sony Pictures Announce Licensing Agreement

The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced a multi-year content licensing agreement for U.S. streaming and TV rights to Sony Pictures’ new theatrical releases across Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution’s vast portfolio of platforms, including its streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, as well as linear entertainment networks including ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX Disney and Sony Pictures Announce Licensing Agreement

New Exhibit Coming to Philadelphia for Disney’s 100th Anniversary in 2023

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, D23 has announced that SC Exhibitions has begun production on a display that will showcase the company’s history and rich legacy. The exhibition is set to premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in February of 2023. Hundreds of The Walt Disney Archives’ extensive New Exhibit Coming to Philadelphia for Disney’s 100th Anniversary in 2023

The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Down 42%, Parks Income Down $3.5 Billion

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 3rd fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending June 30, 2020), showing revenue down 42% and income down 72% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share decreased 94%. Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek said in a written statement: Despite the ongoing challenges The Walt Disney Company 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Down 42%, Parks Income Down $3.5 Billion

Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic

Michael Colglazier, who was President of the Disneyland Resort from 2013 to 2018, is leaving Disney to become the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic. Colglazier was most recently the President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, overseeing Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disneyland. Jill Estorino is set to Former Disneyland President Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney to Head Virgin Galactic