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Theme Parks, Cable Networks Drive Disney's Q1 Earnings (Updated)

February 7, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 2 days ago

Walt Disney World, ESPN and others boost revenues by just one percent, but income rose by 12 percent

  

Amazon Ponders New Challenge to Netflix in Streaming Market (Report)

January 25, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

CEO Jeff Bezos may spin off its Amazon Instant Video as a separate service

  

Disney Spanked With 'Good Luck Charlie' Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

January 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 3 weeks ago

Woman claims she got an unwelcome butt-slapping and kiss during taping of kids' sitcom

  

'Hi-Yo, Silver': 'Lone Ranger' Finally Set to Start Shooting

January 17, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 3 weeks ago

Production is expected to begin next month in New Mexico

  

Ricky Strauss Replaces MT Carney at Disney Marketing (Updated)

January 13, 2012 By Brent Lang 3 weeks ago

Participant Media president will replace the ousted marketing chief, closing a messy chapter for the studio

  

Super Bowl Ads Roundup: Relativity, Paramount, Disney In; Fox, Sony, Warner Bros. Pass

January 11, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 4 weeks ago

Relativity puts its faith in "Act of Valor" with four spots

  

Disney's $250M 'John Carter' Gamble: Otherworldly Hit or Cosmic Bomb?

January 9, 2012 By Brent Lang 4 weeks ago

Andrew Stanton's adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novels doesn't just have to be a big hit, it has to be one of the biggest movies of all time

  

She's Really Gone: Disney Confirms MT Carney's Exit as Marketing Chief

January 9, 2012 By Brent Lang 4 weeks ago

"This has been a remarkable journey and I look forward to seeing your continued brilliance everywhere," Exec writes in staff-wide memo

  

MT Carney Leaving Disney Marketing Role, Say Sources

January 8, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 4 weeks ago

TheWrap reported previously that Disney had sought to replace the marketing chief; now sources say she is effectively gone

  

Disney's 'Maleficent,' Starring Angelina Jolie, Gets a Director

January 6, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 4 weeks ago

As it did with its Matterhorn-inspired movie, Disney has tapped another first-time director

  

Brian Beletic Onboard for Next Disney Movie Inspired by a Disneyland Ride

January 6, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 4 weeks ago

Matterhorn film will mark the feature debut of Beletic, a director of music videos and commercials

  

Disney, Comcast Make 10-Year Xfinity Multi-Platform Deal

January 4, 2012 By Tim Molloy 5 weeks ago

Customers will be able to watch Disney, ABC and ESPN content on TV, online and on tablets and other handhelds

  

Report Card 2011: Disney Chopped Costs With Fewer Films

December 19, 2011 By Kurt Orzeck 7 weeks ago

The studio reduced its output by 20 percent and had another big "Pirates" hit, but "Mars Needs Moms" stuck out like a big, sore motion-capture thumb

  

Disney Seeks to Replace Marketing Chief MT Carney (Exclusive)

November 30, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 10 weeks ago

Disney has reached out to two major executives to recruit a replacement, TheWrap has learned

  

Disney Increases Annual Cash Dividend By 50%

November 30, 2011 By Brent Lang 10 weeks ago

The move comes a day after the media giant offered investors $1.6 billion in bonds

  

From 'Muppets' to 'Hugo,' Thanksgiving Box Office Glutted With Family Fare

November 22, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 11 weeks ago

It's the biggest movie-going weekend of the year, but is it big enough to support four family films in wide release?

  

Skipper Named ESPN President; Bodenheimer Gets New Title

November 22, 2011 By Tim Molloy 11 weeks ago

Bodenheimer will relinquish responsibilities as president Jan. 1

  

Bob Iger Named to Apple's Board of Directors

November 15, 2011 By Brent Lang 12 weeks ago

Move strengthens ties between studio and tech giant in wake of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs

  

Disney Posts 30% 4Q Profit Gain on Higher Cable, Parks Revenue (Updated)

November 10, 2011 By Diane Garrett 13 weeks ago

Studio entertainment revenue declined during the three-month period ended Oct. 1

  

Disney, YouTube Partner for Family-Friendly Online Programming

November 7, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 13 weeks ago

Disney Interactive is the latest major player to announce a collaboration with YouTube for original content

  

Disney to Launch Family TV Channel in Russia

October 27, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 15 weeks ago

Disney will acquire a 49 percent stake in UTH Russia's Seven TV network and rebrand it for the Mouse House

  

DreamWorks Animation Taps Former Disney Distribution Head as Consultant

October 25, 2011 By Brent Lang 15 weeks ago

Chuck Viane will help the studio figure out if it wants to self-distribute its animated films or find a partner

  

Why Hulu Got Yanked Off the Auction Block

October 13, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 17 weeks ago

The decision to cancel came about gradually, as the bids became more complicated and Hulu continued to drive growth

  

Hulu Owners Call Off Sale

October 13, 2011 By Brent Lang 17 weeks ago

Company was on the auction block for the past several months, but owners decide it has "compelling strategic value"

  

Johnny Depp's 'The Lone Ranger' Back On at Disney

October 13, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 17 weeks ago

The studio will release the movie on May 31, 2013

  

Paramount Names David Stainton Animation President

October 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 17 weeks ago

Stainton is the former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation

  
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