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After Mickeys Makeover, Look for Less Mr. Nice Guy
New York Times, The | 19 days 2 hours 39 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 7 hours 49 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.
Recession hits Euro Disney profits
Telegraph (London) | 11 days 11 hours 5 minutes ago
The increased appeal of ‘staycations’ in the recession has hit profits at Euro Disney.
Lifetime Television Sets October 5 Premiere for 'Sherri,' All-New Comedy Series Starring Comedienne and Daytime Emmy(R) Award-Nominated Co-Host of 'The View' Sherri Shepherd [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 103 days 15 hours 9 minutes ago
...networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and...venture of Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. Photo: http://www.newscom...
Shanghai Disney Project Includes Hotels, Shopping
Wall Street Journal, The | 19 days 15 hours 56 minutes ago
ByETHAN SMITH AndJAMES T. AREDDY The Chinese central government's approval of Walt Disney Co.'s planned theme park in Shanghai could pave the way for one of the largest foreign investments ever in China, and marks an important milestone for the U.S. entertainment company's effort to extend its brand in the world's most populous nation.
Disney offers Baby Einstein refunds
Guardian (London), The | 28 days 20 hours 56 minutes ago
Parents offered money back on DVDs Move comes after pressure from campaign group
Disney Gets Beijing Nod for Shanghai Theme Park
CNBC | 20 days 5 hours ago
The Walt Disney has received Beijing's nod to build a theme park in Shanghai, in a major advance for the media and entertainment company in the tough China market ahead of President Obama's first China visit.
Disney's CFO-Theme Park Chairman Executive Swap
CNBC | 11 days 11 hours 18 minutes ago
CNBC Correspondent The Walt Disney Company just announced it's swapping the jobs of two of its top execs.
Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park
Seattle Times, The | 19 days 17 hours 31 minutes ago
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.
Top Travel News - Walt Disney Company Announces Executive Changes
TravelPulse | 11 days 10 hours 25 minutes ago
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Inside Walt Disney's World
Wall Street Journal, The | 42 days 9 hours 57 minutes ago
disland] Cesar Rubio / Walt Disney Family Foundation The museum commissioned a large (12-foot diamenter), highly-detailed model of the Disneyland of Walt's imagination.
Disney says China approved Shanghai theme park by The Associated Press
National Public Radio | 20 days 5 hours 8 minutes ago
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.
China approves Disney Shanghai park
Hollywood Reporter, The | 20 days 4 hours 55 minutes ago
Central government approval ends limbo, welcomes Obama
MOBILE MAGIC APPLICATION TRANSFORMS VERIZON WIRELESS PHONES INTO ELECTRONIC TOUR GUIDES TO NAVIGATE DISNEY PARKS
FierceWireless | 12 days 16 hours 45 minutes ago
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Top Travel News - Walt Disney Company Reports Drop in Earnings for 2009
TravelPulse | 11 days 9 hours 46 minutes ago
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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 |