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.
Disney to acquire Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in cash and stockAugust 31st, 2009 Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 billionLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. says it is acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc.
Virginia Davis, star of Walt Disney's series of "Alice" comedies, dies at 90August 17th, 2009 Walt Disney star Virginia Davis dies at 90LOS ANGELES — Virginia Davis, who appeared in Walt Disney's pioneering "Alice" films, has died at age 90. The Walt Disney Co.
Hong Kong and Disney Co. reach deal on $465 million expansion of struggling Disneyland parkJune 30th, 2009 Disney, Hong Kong reach $465M expansion dealHONG KONG — The Walt Disney Co. and Hong Kong's government have reached a deal to expand the territory's Disneyland theme park at a cost of about $465 million, officials announced Tuesday.
Walt Disney Co. moves to boost its Hong Kong park with $465 million expansion planJune 30th, 2009 Disney moves to boost HK park with $465M expansionHONG KONG — The Walt Disney Co. and Hong Kong have reached a deal to expand the territory's Disneyland at a cost of nearly $465 million in hopes of boosting the theme park's fortunes, officials announced Tuesday.
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.
'Up' lifts off to $68.1 million opening weekend for Pixar Animation, Walt DisneyJune 1st, 2009 'Up' lifts off to $68.1 million weekend for PixarLOS ANGELES — Walt Disney and Pixar Animation launched their latest cartoon comedy to a No. 1 debut with a $68.1 million weekend for their family adventure "Up."
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THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS ENTERS EXCLUSIVE LONG-TERM DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH DREAMWORKS STUDIOSMay 3rd, 2009 THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS ENTERS EXCLUSIVE LONG-TERM DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH DREAMWORKS STUDIOS; STEVEN SPIELBERG & STACEY SNIDER ALIGN WITH DISNEY TO DISTRIBUTE AND MARKET THEIR LIVE-ACTION MOTION PICTURES
The Walt Disney Studios has agreed to enter into an exclusive long-term distribution arrangement with filmmaker and DreamWorks Studios co-founder Steven Spielberg, and partner Stacey Snider, chief executive officer of DreamWorks, to distribute all upcoming live-action motion pictures produced by DreamWorks under their partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment, part of The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, it was announced today by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. Under the terms of this arrangement, Disney will handle distribution and marketing for approximately six DreamWorks films each year. The first DreamWorks motion picture to be released under the Touchstone Pictures banner is scheduled to hit theaters in 2010.
Mickey-Donald comic books set to hit Indian marketApril 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - World's most popular Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comics books are being launched for the first time in the country. These will be available both in Hindi and English.
Even Disney cuts jobs as people skip theme parksApril 5th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The US economic downturn has begun to take its toll on the entertainment industry, with giant Walt Disney Co. axing 1,900 jobs from its theme parks in California and Florida.
Dispute halts $500 mn expansion of Hong Kong DisneylandMarch 17th, 2009 HONG KONG - An anticipated $500 million expansion of Hong Kong's struggling Disneyland theme park has been put on hold, a news report said Tuesday. Disney has laid off 30 planners and halted all creative and design work on the expansion after learning the Hong Kong government had no timetable for the work, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unnamed sources.
Walt Disney to distribute DreamWorks-Reliance filmsFebruary 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Walt Disney Studios has agreed to distribute all upcoming live-action motion pictures produced by DreamWorks under their partnership with Reliance BIG Entertainment, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The agreement to enter into an exclusive long-term distribution arrangement with DreamWorks Studios co-founder Steven Spielberg and CEO Stacey Snider was announced in Burbank, California Monday.
Reliance-DreamWorks films to be distributed by Walt DisneyFebruary 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Movies produced by India's Reliance BIG Entertainment in partnership with Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks will be distributed by The Walt Disney Studios. Disney's agreement to enter into an exclusive long-term distribution arrangement with DreamWorks Studios was announced in Burbank, California Monday.
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.
Disney and Spielberg's Dreamworks sign dealFebruary 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks Studios has signed a long-term distribution deal with Walt Disney Studios, the companies confirmed. Monday's deal comes after Spielberg signed a huge financing deal last year with Indian media conglomerate Reliance, and after a previous distribution deal with Universal Studios fell through because of the credit crisis.
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