Universal replaces top movie studio executives following summer of box-office bustsOctober 5th, 2009 Universal replaces top movie studio executivesLOS ANGELES — Universal Studios on Monday replaced two of its top movie executives in an apparent effort to reverse the box-office slump that has dropped it from fourth to last place among the six major Hollywood studios. Universal Studios President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Meyer said Universal Pictures co-chairs Marc Shmuger and David Linde were stepping down.
Disney Channels president Rich Ross named to take over studio chair from ousted Dick CookOctober 5th, 2009 Rich Ross named head of Disney studioLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. on Monday named Disney Channels Worldwide top executive Rich Ross as its movie studios chairman, following a year of disappointing movie results and the abrupt departure of its former chief, Dick Cook.
Disney's Miramax to trim film slate to about 3 from 6-8 per year; 50 positions to be cutOctober 2nd, 2009 Disney's Miramax to trim film slate; 50 jobsLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. said Friday its Miramax Films division will slash the number of movies it produces each year, which it says will lead to "significant cost savings."
The division will now produce about three movies a year, down from the current six to eight, and eliminate 50 jobs in New York and Los Angeles by January.
Walt Disney Co studio chief Dick Cook says he's resigning after 38 years with companySeptember 18th, 2009 Disney studio chief Dick Cook to step downBURBANK, Calif. — Walt Disney Co.
Walt Disney Co. studio chief Dick Cook resigns after 38 years with the companySeptember 18th, 2009 New era for Disney as studio chief steps downBURBANK, Calif. — A new era has begun for the Walt Disney Co.
Fantasyland facelift: Walt Disney World to embark on biggest overhaul in Fla. park's historySeptember 13th, 2009 Florida's Disney World to get Fantasyland faceliftORLANDO, Fla. — Disney executives are planning the largest expansion in the history of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in central Florida.
Walt Disney Family Museum opening in San Francisco Oct. 1September 8th, 2009 Walt Disney Family Museum opens San Fran Oct. 1SAN FRANCISCO — Starting Oct.
Fitch reiterates Disney ratings after studio agrees to buy comic book company Marvel for $4BAugust 31st, 2009 Fitch reiterates Disney ratingsNEW YORK — Fitch Ratings reiterated its ratings for The Walt Disney Co. Monday in the wake of the company's announcement that it will buy Marvel Entertainment Inc.
Walt Disney World stunt performer dies in Fla. while rehearsing for Indiana Jones showAugust 18th, 2009 Disney stunt performer dies during rehearsalORLANDO, Fla. — A Walt Disney World stunt performer died after an accident while rehearsing for the Indiana Jones show at the Hollywood Studios theme park in Orlando.
Buses collide at Walt Disney World, leaving 12 visitors hurt at sprawling Fla. theme parkJuly 17th, 2009 Disney World bus crash hurts 12 at Fla. theme parkORLANDO, Fla.
Walt Disney World says monorail at the Fla. theme park out of service after employee deathJuly 5th, 2009 Disney World monorail closed after employee deathORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World says a monorail at the Florida theme park is out of service after an employee death.
Reporter remembers conversations with Michael Jackson about Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, othersJune 26th, 2009 Reporter recalls Jackson and his mania for DisneyLOS ANGELES — "Hello, Bob, this is Michael."
The wispy voice caused me to review the Michaels I knew. I was stymied until the voice asked, "Did you write a book about Walt Disney?"
I admitted I had authored "Walt Disney, An American Original." I also recognized the voice by now — Michael Jackson — remembering he had a passion for all things Disney.
Disney's 2nd-quarter net income plunges 46 percent on studio, theme parks declinesMay 5th, 2009 Disney 2Q profits plunge 46 percentLOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co. says its second-quarter net income fell 46 percent, with sharply lower profits at its movie studio and theme parks.
Disney's quarterly income plunges 46 percent on declines at studio, theme parksMay 5th, 2009 Disney profits plunge; recession hurts theme parksLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday its second-quarter net income fell 46 percent, with sharply lower profits at its movie studio and theme parks.
Disney to distribute Anil Ambani-DreamWorks moviesFebruary 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Walt Disney Studios will distribute movies that the Steven Spielberg-promoted DreamWorks Studios produces in partnership with Reliance Big Entertainment, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. Under the terms of a long-term arrangement, Disney will handle distribution and marketing of approximately six DreamWorks films each year.
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