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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
Disney-Fox Deal Could Finalize This Week
According to reports from CNBC and Variety Magazine, Disney and Fox could be striking a $60 billion deal as early as Thursday, December 14th. The Walt Disney Company would acquire Twenty-First Century Fox’s film and TV studios in this pact. While Disney would obtain major sports and entertainment assets, Fox would retain Fox News, the … Disney-Fox Deal Could Finalize This Week
Comcast No Longer Pursuing Purchase of Twenty-First Century Fox Assets, Disney Continues Negotiations
While negotiations continue between Fox and the The Walt Disney Company, Reuters is reporting that Comcast has dropped its bid for assets of Twenty-First Century Fox. Comcast said in a statement, “When a set of assets like Fox’s becomes available, it is our responsibility to evaluate if there is a strategic fit that could benefit … Comcast No Longer Pursuing Purchase of Twenty-First Century Fox Assets, Disney Continues Negotiations
The Walt Disney Company Adds Two New Members to the Board
Effective February 1, The Walt Disney Company will welcome Safra Catz, chief executive of Oracle, and Francis A. deSouza, chief executive of Illumina, to its board of directors. It hasn’t been determined which committees the new members would serve on. They will join 12 other members, “including Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey.” The … The Walt Disney Company Adds Two New Members to the Board
Disney CEO Bob Iger Possibly Extending His Tenure Until 2021 or 2022
According to CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger will likely extend his stay in the company beyond the previously pledged timeframe of 2019. The reasoning behind the extension would be due to the possible deal of The Walt Disney Company buying Twenty-First Century Fox assets. If the deal goes through it is likely that Iger would … Disney CEO Bob Iger Possibly Extending His Tenure Until 2021 or 2022
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