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Disney Records Uptick In TV Ads
MediaPost Communications | 11 days 18 hours 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.
Lifetime Digital to Provide Unprecedented Level of Content for New Season of Project Runway and the All-New Models of the Runway [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 95 days 23 hours 2 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifetime Digital, the ultimate digital source for women's entertainment, escape and play, announced today that it will stream full episodes of
Disney theme park for Shanghai greenlighted - Nov. 4, 2009
CNNMoney.com/Fortune | 20 days 2 hours 5 minutes ago
HONG KONG (Fortune) -- China's announcement on Wednesday that Walt Disney could go ahead with its long-planned theme park in Shanghai raised a few eyebrows in Hong Kong. That's because Disney's first foray into the China market, via Hong Kong in 2005, has been tepid at best -- and embarrassing at worst.
China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai
New York Times, The | 16 days 6 hours 11 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES After a courtship of about 20 years, the Walt Disney Company has won approval from the central government of China to build a Disneyland-style theme park in Shanghai, Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said Tuesday.
Daniel Vosovic Named Winner of Lifetime's 'Project Runway All Star Challenge' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 95 days 1 hour 32 minutes ago
...PM ET/PT. Produced by The Weinstein Company, Miramax Films, Bunim-Murray...entertains and supports women. The Company's portfolio includes the cable...venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Photo: http://www...
Dr Pepper to Be Presenting Sponsor of The Coaches' Trophy, the Official Trophy Awarded at the National College Football Championship [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 91 days 4 hours 32 minutes ago
PLANO, Texas and NEW YORK, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
First Disney franchise store opens in India
Financial Express (India), The | 34 days 2 hours 49 minutes ago
New Delhi, Mar 17: After its tie-up with master franchising group, Devyani International Ltd (DIL), Walt Disney on Saturday launched its first merchandise store in India. Names Disney Artist, the new store chain will sell companys branded kids products.
Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva' Delivers Its Highest Rated Episode of the Season Among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 91 days 20 hours 33 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...
Lifetime Television Picks-Up Second Season of Hit Comedic Drama Drop Dead Diva [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 96 days 3 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...
Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva and Army Wives Reach Highest Ratings of the Season [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 98 days 20 hours 33 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...
Disney Dream, Third DCL Ship
Travel Agent | 25 days 44 minutes ago
Disney took Manhattan on Thursday, giving a packed house a preview of Disney Dream, whose first sailing is scheduled for January 26, 2011. While the Disney Cruise Line is currently two ships strong (Wonder and Magic) within two years it will have grown twofold—Disney Fantasy joins the fleet in 2012. First things first. On Thursday, Bob Iger, Walt Disney Company’s CEO, was the first to take to the stage and promptly commended the ship and line for its creativity, technology and ...
After Mickeys Makeover, Less Mr. Nice Guy
New York Times, The | 18 days 18 hours 8 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES For decades, the Walt Disney Company has largely kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales. One false move and Disney could have New Coke on its hands.
Disney wins approval for theme park in Shanghai after 20 years of trying - Telegraph
International Water Power and Dam Construction | 20 days 4 hours 56 minutes ago
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After Mickeys Makeover, Look for Less Mr. Nice Guy
New York Times, The | 19 days 14 hours 16 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES For decades, the Walt Disney Company has largely kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales. One false move and Disney could have New Coke on its hands.
A Made-Over Mickey. Why? To Make Us Like Him.
New York Times, The | 19 days 16 hours 13 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES For decades, the Walt Disney Company has largely kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales. One false move and Disney could have New Coke on its hands.
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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) |
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| 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 |