The Walt Disney Company

The Worlds of Fairies and Humans Converge for the First Time in an All-New Magical Adventure [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 2 hours 52 minutes ago
BURBANK, Calif., March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinker Bell, the world's favorite fairy, will be spreading her mirth and magic for audiences of all ages, as the worlds of fairies and humans meet for the first time in Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.   An all-new, original full-length CG animated film featuring breathtaking animation, spectacular music and an all-star cast of voice talents debuts September 21st, 2010 on Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes Blu-ray and bonus DVD of the film & movie do...

Disney and Starz Entertainment Extend Pay TV Output Agreement [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 22 hours 22 minutes ago
BURBANK, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz Entertainment, LLC, and Disney-ABC Domestic Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company, announced today the signing of a new, exclusive long-term licensing agreement for theatrical releases from The Walt Disney Studios through 2015. The previous output agreement was set to run through 2012.  Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Statement by Robert A. Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company, on the Passing of Fess Parker [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 17 hours 10 minutes ago
Robert A. Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), issued the following statement:

Princess Tiana Officially Joins the Disney Princess Royal Court at Star-Studded Crowning Event in New York City [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 15 hours 50 minutes ago
She sang “Almost There” in the hit holiday film The Princess and the Frog – but today, Princess Tiana has officially arrived – and she’s here to stay. At a star-studded event highlighted by a rare gathering of all eight Disney Princess characters, Princess Tiana was warmly and regally welcomed as the ninth member of the beloved Disney Princess Royal Court today during a magical crowning ceremony at the historic New York Palace in Manhattan.

Showtime Networks and Disney Enter Into Exclusive Output Agreement for DreamWorks Studios' Feature Films [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 21 hours 45 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney-ABC Domestic Television, a division of The Walt Disney Company, and Showtime Networks Inc. have entered into an exclusive output agreement under which up to 35 of DreamWorks Studios' films, to be theatrically released between 2010 and 2015, will air on the network.  The announcement was made today by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. and Janice Marinelli, President, Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

Join the Cast of So Random! in the First Video Game Based on the Hit Disney Channel Series Sonny With A Chance [Press Release]
Business Wire | 5 days 2 hours 50 minutes ago
Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Sonny With A Chance is now available for the Nintendo DS. Inspired by sets from the hit Disney Channel series, Sonny With A Chance allows fans to play more than 40 mini-games that capture the random, sketch comedy feel of the show, while immersing the player in the world of their favorite characters including Sonny, Tawni, Nico, Grady, and Zora.

Disney's D23 Celebrates Disneyland's 55th Anniversary With All-New, Two-Day DESTINATION D Event [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 10 days 22 hours 52 minutes ago
BURBANK, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- It's a milestone year for the Disneyland® Resort, and D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans is celebrating with the premiere of DESTINATION D, a brand-new, two-day event exclusively for D23 Members that illuminates Disney's fascinating history.

The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 18 hours 49 minutes ago
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2010. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.44 compared to $0.45 in the prior-year quarter. EPS for the current and prior-year quarter include the items discussed in the following paragraph. Excluding these items, EPS for the quarter increased 15% to $0.47 compared to $0.41 in the prior-year quarter.

CORRECTING and REPLACING Jim Beam Bourbon and ESPN Bring The Next Round to Sports Fans and Bourbon Fans Alike [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 1 hour 37 minutes ago
Second graph, first sentence of release should read: The Next Round, which launches Saturday, April 3... (sted The Next Round, which launches Sunday, April 4...).

Nature s Sunshine Products Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Operating Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 6 days 4 hours 22 minutes ago
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATR), a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, today reported financial operating results for the three and 12 month periods ended December 31, 2009.

Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. to Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Composers of 'It's a Small World' and Enchanted Tiki Room Theme [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 20 hours 22 minutes ago
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- They've written some of the most memorable songs in Disney theme park – and motion picture – history, and on March 11, 2010, the Academy Award-winning composers of the music from "It's a Small World" and The Enchanted Tiki Room, as well as "Mary Poppins," will receive the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows.  The Sherman brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, will receive a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A.  

Everything Channel Strengthens Marketing for its 'Complete Technology Channel Solutions,' Adds Miriam Kutcher as Vice President Marketing [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 days 2 hours 22 minutes ago
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Everything Channel, a UBM company, today announced that Miriam Kutcher has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing.  In this role, Kutcher will be responsible for driving messaging through direct marketing, public relations, event sponsorship and advertising as well as developing strategic alliances with technology vendors.  Kutcher brings more than 15 years of media and research experience at IDC, Time Inc.'s PEOPLE Magazine and...

Ex-Gay Addresses Disney Board of Directors [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 6 days 4 hours 7 minutes ago
Questions Gay Lobby for Rejecting Equality for Ex-Gays

KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Opens the Door to an Untold World This Summer [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 22 hours 20 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep will be released in North America this Summer. Coming exclusively to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the game is a prequel that reveals the untold origins of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS franchise.

Fitch: Disney's Results Demonstrate Stabilization [Press Release]
Business Wire | 38 days 21 hours 37 minutes ago
The Walt Disney Company's (Disney) fiscal first quarter 2010 operating performance was solid and in line with Fitch Ratings' expectations. The company's results continue to be fueled by its strong cable networks division (revenue up 8%) driven predominantly by international subscriber growth and higher carriage fees domestically. Overall the company's revenue was up 1% and EBITDA was up almost 10%. Free cashflow also improved in the quarter. Short-term debt was up approximately $1.4 billion o...