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Former Disney Wonder Cast Member Sentenced to 15-Months for Fraud, Embezzlement
Back in October of 2017, Disney Cruise Line Cast Member Renan Dias da Rocha Gomes was arrested for embezzling more than $275,000 from the Walt Disney Company. Yesterday, Gomes was sentenced in federal court to 15 months in prison for wire fraud in connection with the embezzlement scheme. In his plea agreement, “Gomes admitted he … Former Disney Wonder Cast Member Sentenced to 15-Months for Fraud, Embezzlement
Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 2 – New Orleans Square, Adventureland, Frontierland
Welcome back to the next installment of my 4-part series focusing on the “Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort.” Today, we are going to focus on 3 other lands of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. Those lands are New Orleans Square, Adventureland and Frontierland. Arguably, these lands contain the most popular attractions within all of … Hidden Gems of the Disneyland Resort Part 2 – New Orleans Square, Adventureland, Frontierland
Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside
This morning, Walt Disney Company shareholders held their annual meeting at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas. Bob Iger, CEO and chairman told investors, “Disney’s creative and financial success reflects the dedication of our cast members around the world, the strength of our stellar management team, and the support of a … Disney Shareholders Vote on Executive Pay While Disneyland Workers Demonstrate Outside
Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN
Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has named James Pitaro as the new president of ESPN effective immediately. Pitaro was serving as the Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. According to Iger, “Jimmy is a talented and dedicated leader with the right strategic vision, relentless drive and passion for … Disney CEO Bob Iger Names New President for ESPN
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?
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