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Disney says China approves Shanghai theme park
USA TODAY | 19 days 3 hours 17 minutes ago
SHANGHAI - China's planning agency has approved plans for a Disney theme park in Shanghai, the Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday, a major step toward setting a deal for the long awaited project.
ADCOLOR(R) Industry Coalition Announces 2009 ADCOLOR(R) Awards Honorees [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 95 days 22 hours 55 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The ADCOLOR(R) Industry Coalition today announces the recipients of the
Chilling Halloween Changes at Space Mountain, Spooky New Fireworks Plus Favorite Halloween Traditions Create Fun for Everyone at Disneyland Resort [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 82 days 19 hours 55 minutes ago
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. Guests will also enjoy a unique opportunity to experience some spooky fun with Disney's more sinist...
Euro Disney results to be hit by weak pound
Telegraph (London) | 15 days 14 hours 19 minutes ago
Theme park operator Euro Disney is expected to post a sharp decline in revenue, plunging it from net profit into loss, when it announces its results on Thursday.
Disney theme park to open in Shanghai
United Press International | 17 days 14 hours 23 minutes ago
SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company said authorities in China have agreed to allow a Disney theme park to be built in Shanghai.
'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' Adds Even More Tension and Drama This Season With an all-New Feature, 'Tournament of Ten' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 84 days 2 hours 25 minutes ago
...under her belt, she is the most prolific female game show host in history. Disney-ABC Domestic Television is the domestic distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company, providing motion pictures and television programming to pay television, basic...
Disney Records Uptick In TV Ads
MediaPost Communications | 10 days 12 hours 53 minutes ago
Walt Disney Company's recent improved TV advertising activity has given it some cautious optimism -- this coming at the same time the company released mostly lower fourth-quarter results.
Angeles Nat'l Forest Fires Spur Phase II of the CA Wildfire Restoration Initiative [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 66 days 14 hours 54 minutes ago
...received a $1-million grant from the Boeing Company followed by a $1.5-million grant from The Walt Disney Company to launch the California Wildfire Restoration Initiative in response...
Parents and Babies are Roaring with Anticipation at the Introduction of the Baby Einstein(TM) World Animal Adventure DVD [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 54 days 23 hours 22 minutes ago
...in 2005, specifically created for the preschool market. Headquartered in Burbank, CA, The Baby Einstein Company is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. For more information, visit www.BabyEinstein.com or www.LittleEinsteins.com
IdeaConnection welcomes new Director of Sales [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 83 days 2 hours 24 minutes ago
VANCOUVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ - Growing its ability to supply clients with solutions, IdeaConnection welcomes Jim Beaumont to its world-class team of solution providers.
Lifetime Television, The Weinstein Company, L'Oreal Paris and Garnier Announce Multiple Season Sponsorship Deal With PROJECT RUNWAY and MODELS OF THE RUNWAY [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 110 days 18 hours 26 minutes ago
...award-winning public affairs initiatives, the Company also advocates a wide range of issues affecting...50/50 joint venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Models of the Runway site: http://www.mylifetime.com...
Citadel Broadcasting Appoints John Rosso as President of Citadel Media [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 46 days 4 hours 25 minutes ago
...We will continue to build on the network's solid foundation as we...Vice President of Digital Media for The Walt Disney Company's ABC Radio Division. Citadel Broadcasting Corporation is the third largest radio group in the...
Get Pumped Up for the Return of 'DietTribe' Season Two of Inspirational Lifestyle Series Premieres October 2 on Lifetime Television [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 73 days 17 hours 55 minutes ago
...Through its award-winning public affairs initiatives, the Company also advocates a wide range of issues affecting women...a 50/50 joint venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi...
Walt Disney arm in content deal with Zee
Financial Express (India), The | 46 days 3 hours 18 minutes ago
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Dr Pepper to Be Presenting Sponsor of The Coaches' Trophy, the Official Trophy Awarded at the National College Football Championship [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 89 days 23 hours 25 minutes ago
PLANO, Texas and NEW YORK, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
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Company Overview
| Company: | The Walt Disney Company |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Media |
| Website: | http://disney.go.com |
The monarch of this magic kingdom is no man but a mouse -- Mickey Mouse. The Walt Disney Company is the world's #2 media conglomerate (behind Time Warner) with assets encompassing movies, music, publishing, television, and theme parks. Its TV holdings include the ABC television network and 10 broadcast stations, as well as a portfolio of cable networks including ABC Family, Lifetime Entertainment (50%-owned), and ESPN (80%). Walt Disney Studios produces films through such imprints as Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone, Pixar, and Miramax. In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is one of the top theme park operators in the world, anchored by its popular Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 37,843 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 6.6 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 4,427 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -5.5 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 150,000 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 9.5 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | September |