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Here Are All the Ways You Can Help Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday!
UPDATE 8/20/18: Disney is 90-days away from kicking off Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday celebration and some additional celebrations have been announced that are taking place at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other places around the world. Take a look: ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ – As part of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary celebration, Disney is … Here Are All the Ways You Can Help Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday!
Comcast Pushing Disney for a Bidding War Over Sky
In December of 2016, Twenty-First Century Fox offered $25.8 billion for a 61 percent stake of Sky, a European broadcasting network in which they already owned the remaining 39 percent. That deal has not yet been completed, pending government review. Since then, The Walt Disney Company announced that they would acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, including … Comcast Pushing Disney for a Bidding War Over Sky
Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’
Last fall, one-hit-wonder Toni Basil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Kohl’s, Forever 21 and others for unauthorized use of her 1982 single, “Mickey.” Forever 21, for example, used Basil’s song in a video promoting a line of Disney clothing. The lawsuit claimed that Basil was “not consulted, did not give … Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’
Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’
Despite rumors that Comcast might try and break up the acquisition deal between Disney and 21st Century Fox, it looks like any attempts are likely going nowhere. According to a report by Variety, 21st Century Fox President Peter Rice said the reports that Comcast would break up the deal are “speculation-palooza.” Speaking at Recode’s Code … Fox President Dismisses Comcast Bidding Rumors, Calls Them ‘Speculation Palooza’
Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates
The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the first quarter of their fiscal year on Tuesday afternoon. In the report Disney CEO Bob Iger stated, “The strategic investments we’ve made have driven meaningful growth over the long term, and we remain confident in our ability to continue to deliver significant shareholder value. We’re excited … Disney’s 1st Quarter Report Shows an Increase in Revenue, but Falls Short of Estimates
Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?
In a CNBC article today regarding the status of an acquisition of Time Warner by AT&T, the network speculated that should that purchase be approved by regulators, it would leave the door open for other potential “big media” buyouts, including Comcast attempting to thwart The Walt Disney Company’s purchase of 21st Century Fox. CNBC, which … Could Comcast Outbid Disney for Fox?
Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered
Back in November, the Los Angeles Times was blocked from movie screenings by The Walt Disney Company following an article that was critical of the relationship between Disney and the city of Anaheim. Several days later, after fellow journalists threw their support behind the Times, Disney reversed their decision after “productive discussions with the newly … Connection Between Los Angeles Times President and Disney Vice President Uncovered
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus
Disney recently announced that the company would pay at least 125,000 employees a one-time cash bonus of $1,000, and that they would additionally invest $50 million into a new education program for their employees. This decision had mixed results among cast members at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. An article from the Orange County … Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus
21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns
In mid-December, The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox announced they had “entered into a definitive agreement” in which Disney would acquire 21st Century Fox. Since that announcement, some 21st Century Fox producers, screenwriters, and executives have become concerned on what the future will hold. Would their edgier properties become “Disney-fied”? Screenwriter for shows … 21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns
BREAKING: Disney Acquires Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Iger to Remain CEO Through 2021
As we expected, The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (21st Century Fox) have officially announced this morning that they have “entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox, including the Twentieth Century Fox Film and Television studios, along with cable and international TV businesses, for approximately $52.4 billion … BREAKING: Disney Acquires Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Iger to Remain CEO Through 2021
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