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James Franco Travels By Bubble in 'Oz the Great and Powerful' (Video)

February 20, 2013 By Greg Gilman 12 weeks ago

Watch a new clip from Sam Raimi's prequel to "The Wizard of Oz"

  

Disney Transfers $2B in Stock to George Lucas to Complete Lucasfilm Sale

February 6, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 14 weeks ago

The George Lucas trust is the second-largest single shareholder in the company after the estate of Steve Jobs

  

Disney CEO Says Netflix Deal Won't Hurt Disney Channel

February 5, 2013 By Brent Lang 14 weeks ago

Bob Iger says Disney did the deal with Netflix because it "paid the right price"

  

Disney's Q1 Earnings Fall on Higher Programming Costs at ESPN

February 5, 2013 By Reuters 14 weeks ago

Increased spending at its cable sports giant takes toll. Net income falls 6 percent to $1.38B from $1.46B

  

'Wreck-It Ralph' Smashes the Competition at the Annie Awards

February 2, 2013 By Steve Pond 14 weeks ago

Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" wins five Annies, including Best Picture and Best Director, over a field that includes "ParaNorman," "Brave," "Frankenweenie" and "Rise of the Guardians"

  

Super Bowl: Preview the Previews of 'Lone Ranger,' 'Iron Man 3,' 'Oz' (Videos) (Update)

February 1, 2013 By Greg Gilman 15 weeks ago

A preview of the movie trailers that will air on CBS during Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday

  

'Girl Meets World' Casts Cory and Topanga's Daughter

January 29, 2013 By Greg Gilman 15 weeks ago

Rowan Blanchard cast as young lead in Disney's "Boy Meets World" spinoff

  

Disney Confirms: J.J. Abrams to Direct New 'Star Wars'

January 25, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 16 weeks ago

The Walt Disney Company confirmed on Friday evening that director J.J. Abrams would direct the new "Star Wars" movie

  

J.J. Abrams Set to Direct Next 'Star Wars' Film (Exclusive) (Updated)

January 24, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 16 weeks ago

Disney also considered Ben Affleck, but "Star Trek" director J.J. Abrams won out

  

Netflix Stock Surges as Company Posts Unexpected Q4 Profit

January 23, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 16 weeks ago

Netflix added two million U.S. customers in the fourth quarter, bringing its overall base to 27 million

  

Disney Interactive Unveils 'Infinity' Gaming Platform

January 15, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 17 weeks ago

The new gaming platform appears to compete with Activision's successful "Skylander" franchise

  

Disney, AT&T U-verse Enter Expansive Distribution Deal

January 15, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 17 weeks ago

Multi-year agreement covers approximately 70 services over a variety of platforms

  

'Toy Story' Live-Action Remake Gets Warm Reception From Fans and Pixar Filmmaker (Video)

January 14, 2013 By Greg Gilman 17 weeks ago

"Toy Story" toys and real people reenact the Disney/Pixar film in feature-length YouTube video

  

Disney Internal Review May Lead to Cuts At Studio

January 8, 2013 By Reuters 18 weeks ago

Disney cost-cutting review may lead to layoffs at studio and other units, sources tell Reuters

  

Disney and Charter Communications Enter Multi-Platform Distribution Deal

December 31, 2013 By Tim Kenneally 19 weeks ago

New multi-year agreement includes the creation of the Longhorn Network, which will launch for next year's football season

  

Disney Completes $4B Acquisition of LucasFilm

December 21, 2012 By Brent Lang 21 weeks ago

The deal actually ends up richer for George Lucas, thanks to an uptick in Disney stock

  

'Muppets,' 'Ali G' Director James Bobin Signs on for 'Tribyville' Musical (Exclusive)

December 21, 2012 By Liza Foreman 21 weeks ago

James Bobin ("The Muppets," "Da Ali G Show") is writing and directing the period musical,  which Disney is in negotiations to acquire

  

Disney Sets Aug. 9 Release for 'Cars' Spin-off 'Planes'

December 21, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 21 weeks ago

DisneyToon Studios made the film "Planes," but Pixar chief John Lasseter is a producer

  

Jonathan Groff to Voice Mountain Man in Disney's 'Frozen'

December 19, 2012 By Brent Lang 21 weeks ago

Jonathan Groff joins Idina Menzel

  

Jack White Replaced by Hans Zimmer to Score 'Lone Ranger'

December 14, 2012 By Greg Gilman 22 weeks ago

The former White Stripes frontman dropped out of the film due to "scheduling conflicts"

  

Disney Strikes Multi-Platform Distribution Deal With Cox Communications

December 13, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 22 weeks ago

Agreement will bring approximately 70 Disney services, including WatchESPN, to Cox customers across a variety of formats

  

GKIDS: The Scrappy Little Guy of Animation

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

The small New York-based GKIDS is making a name picking up foreign-made, mostly hand-drawn films and giving them small releases and film-festival exposure

  

Pixar's Maverick Director: How I'd Tweak Our Formula for Success

December 12, 2012 By Steve Pond 22 weeks ago

"Brave" director Mark Andrews tells how Pixar needs to  work faster and smarter -- but, sorry, no R-rated toons

  

'Lone Ranger' Trailer: Watch Johnny Depp Talk to a Horse

December 11, 2012 By Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

"Lone Ranger" trailer overflows with vigilante goodness and Johnny Depp in another outre costume

  

Why Netflix's Future Is in 'House of Cards,' 'Arrested Development' - Not Disney

December 9, 2012 By Lucas Shaw & Brent Lang 22 weeks ago

Analysis: Netflix will pay hundreds of millions of dollars for the rights to Disney films, but its own original shows will determine its future

  

Disney, Netflix Sign Exclusive Film Deal

December 4, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 23 weeks ago

Netflix members will be able to watch Disney films instantly in the pay TV window across multiple platforms