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

January 6, 2012 By Kurt Orzeck 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Bodenheimer will relinquish responsibilities as president Jan. 1

  

Bob Iger Named to Apple's Board of Directors

November 15, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

The studio will release the movie on May 31, 2013

  

Paramount Names David Stainton Animation President

October 10, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Stainton is the former president of Walt Disney Feature Animation

  

Studio Horse Race: Sony and Disney Cross $1B; Paramount Eyes Domestic Crown

October 9, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Domestic box office revenue race between Paramount and Warner Bros. shaping up to be tight

  

Disney Sets Bob Iger Succession Plan

October 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The CEO will become chairman in March, a new CEO will be named in 2015

  

No Basketball, No Billions: Media Preps for NBA Lockout Disaster

October 6, 2011 By Daniel Frankel & Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

While the TV business dodged an NFL stoppage, a timely start to the pro basketball season looks unlikely -- and the losses will be in the billions

  

More Disney 3D Re-Releases on the Way: 'Beauty & the Beast,' 'Nemo,' on the List

October 4, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

"Monsters, Inc." and "The Little Mermaid" will get also get a 3D re-release after "Lion King's" huge performance

  

'English Patient' Producer Saul Zaentz Sues Miramax For $20M

October 3, 2011 By Fred Schruers 1 year ago

Producer's years-long struggle with Miramax over Oscar-winning film's profits is subject of a new lawsuit

  

New Hulu Bids Due This Week, But Sale Probability Wanes

October 2, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

While bids may be close to the desired $2 billion, the owners are vacillating over whether a sale is the best outcome

  

Hollywood's New Math: No Need for Studio Walls in Leaner Times

September 27, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

With DVD sales on the decline, it no longer makes sense to segregate ancillary divisions -- expect other studios to restructure

  

Netflix, Discovery Renew, Expand Deal

September 21, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Netflix will offer an expanded lineup from channels like Discovery, Animal Planet and TLC

  

Content Execs at TheGrill Warn: Move Aside, Netflix -- Movies Are Going Into the Cloud

September 20, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Three industry executives show how promoting and monetizing content ownership is key to the industry's future -- and explain UltraViolet

  
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