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The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending December 28, 2019), showing revenue up 36% and income up 9% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share, however, decreased 37%. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said in a written statement, “We The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

The Walt Disney Company has just been recognized among the “World’s Most Admired Companies” on Fortune’s annual list for 2020. Disney was featured in the February issue of the publication, as well as on Fortune.com today. Disney is ranked at number 4 overall for the second consecutive year. The company has held the top spot Disney Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for 2020 by Fortune

Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures

In a move that insiders reportedly characterized as “rather inevitable,” The Walt Disney Company has decided to drop the “Fox” branding from its 21st Century Fox properties, 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures studios. The Walt Disney Company acquired the 21st Century Fox properties, including 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight Pictures, for $71.3 Disney Moves Away from Fox Brand; Studios Now 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures

The 2021 D23 Expo: Should You Go?

Now that the 2019 D23 Expo has wrapped, one big question remains: should you attend the next D23 Expo? The 2019 D23 Expo sure had its ups and downs. Maybe in going over those, you’ll be able to determine if you should go in 2021. Cons 1. Uncertainty The Expo organizers decided to really crack The 2021 D23 Expo: Should You Go?

Disney Settles Lawsuit Over ABC’s ‘The Last Days of Michael Jackson’

The Walt Disney Company and the Michael Jackson Estate have reached a settlement over a lawsuit that stems from the 2018 ABC television special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson. The Jackson Estate sued claiming copyright infringement as the special included portions of over 30 songs and videos that belong to the state. According to Disney Settles Lawsuit Over ABC’s ‘The Last Days of Michael Jackson’