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The Walt Disney Co. is a California-based, publicly-traded entertainment company founded by the late Walt Disney, with properties that include the ABC, ESPN and other television networks, movie studios, music, radio and theme parks and resorts, including the Walt Disney World resort in Central Florida.
In 2007 fiscal year, the company reported $35.5 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in net income. Among the divisions is the Parks and Resorts Segment, which has 11 theme parks and two water parks worldwide that all are among the most popular in the world. They include four parks and two water parks at Disney World; two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.; two in Tokyo; two in...
In 2007 fiscal year, the company reported $35.5 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in net income. Among the divisions is the Parks and Resorts Segment, which has 11 theme parks and two water parks worldwide that all are among the most popular in the world. They include four parks and two water parks at Disney World; two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.; two in Tokyo; two in...
The Walt Disney Co. is a California-based, publicly-traded entertainment company founded by the late Walt Disney, with properties that include the ABC, ESPN and other television networks, movie studios, music, radio and theme parks and resorts, including the Walt Disney World resort in Central Florida.
In 2007 fiscal year, the company reported $35.5 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in net income. Among the divisions is the Parks and Resorts Segment, which has 11 theme parks and two water parks worldwide that all are among the most popular in the world. They include four parks and two water parks at Disney World; two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.; two in Tokyo; two in Paris; and one in Hong Kong. The division also covers the Disney Vacation Club chain of timeshare resorts, the two-ship Disney Cruise Line and other leisure ventures.
Many of the company's most valuable properties are intellectual properties rights to popular characters such as Mickey Mouse, "Disney princesses" including Snow White and Cinderella, or TV characters such as Hannah Montana. One of Disney's signature strategies is to develop ways to offer such characters through all of its businesses, from theme parks to TV to music to computer games to stuffed toys. The Walt Disney Co.'s chairman is John E. Pepper Jr. Robert A. Iger is president and chief executive officer.
In 2007 fiscal year, the company reported $35.5 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in net income. Among the divisions is the Parks and Resorts Segment, which has 11 theme parks and two water parks worldwide that all are among the most popular in the world. They include four parks and two water parks at Disney World; two theme parks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.; two in Tokyo; two in Paris; and one in Hong Kong. The division also covers the Disney Vacation Club chain of timeshare resorts, the two-ship Disney Cruise Line and other leisure ventures.
Many of the company's most valuable properties are intellectual properties rights to popular characters such as Mickey Mouse, "Disney princesses" including Snow White and Cinderella, or TV characters such as Hannah Montana. One of Disney's signature strategies is to develop ways to offer such characters through all of its businesses, from theme parks to TV to music to computer games to stuffed toys. The Walt Disney Co.'s chairman is John E. Pepper Jr. Robert A. Iger is president and chief executive officer.
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McConaughey, Alves Have Baby
Matthew McConaughey girlfriend had a baby boy on Monday night, the first child for the couple, his rep told People magazine. The baby was born at 6:22 p.m. in Los Angeles, weighing in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces. "They're so happy!" a close pal of McConaughey...Tags: Celebrity, Rock and Roll Music, Nature, Diseases, O.J. Simpson
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Nielsen: TV viewing up overall, but not last week
AP Television WriterYou wouldn't necessarily know it from last week, but Nielsen Media Research says TV viewership is on the rise. The company said Tuesday that the average American watched 127 1/4 hours of television in May, or the equivalent of more than five full days....Tags: Television, Hell's Kitchen, News Corp., NBC, CBS Corp.
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Actors union ratifies deal with Hollywood studios
AP Business WriterThe American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said Tuesday its members ratified a three-year contract with Hollywood studios, but a rival actors union that campaigned against the deal said it wasn't ready to settle. AFTRA said 62 percent of...Tags: Celebrity, Alec Baldwin, Strikes, Consumer Electronics Industry, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California)
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Top 20 prime-time shows in Nielsen ratings
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for June 30-July 6. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation....Tags: Police, News Corp., NBC, CBS Corp., General Electric Company
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Analyst: Disney, others vulnerable to digital downloads
The Associated PressA Lehman Brothers analyst downgraded the entertainment industry Monday and slashed forecasts for its five major companies, saying digital downloads of movies and TV shows posed a huge threat to profits from DVD sales that the companies rely on. The...Tags: Netflix Inc., Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Movies, Consumer Electronics Industry, Time Warner Inc.
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'Survivor' producer sued by ex-partner
The Associated PressThe producer of the hit reality series "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" has been sued in Los Angeles by his former business partner. Conrad Riggs filed the lawsuit against Mark Burnett on Monday. Riggs claims he is owed more than $70 million for his...Tags: Contracts, Los Angeles, Trials
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'Survivor' producer sued by ex-partner for $70M
The producer of the hit reality series "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" has been sued in Los Angeles by his former business partner. Conrad Riggs filed the lawsuit against Mark Burnett on Monday. Riggs claims he is owed more than $70 million for his...Tags: Contracts, Los Angeles, Trials
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'Hancock' grabs heroic $107.3M over long weekend
AP Movie WriterWill Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" -- the story of a boozing, foul-mouthed superhero who dresses like a street bum -- led the Fourth of July weekend with a $66 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. That...Tags: Charlize Theron, Movies, Paramount, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Comcast Corp.
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Smith rules holiday with $62M `Hancock' debut
Will Smith owned the Fourth of July again at the box office. His superhero tale "Hancock" pulled in $62.6 million to join past Smith hits that opened as the No. 1 movie over the holiday weekend. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday...Tags: Movies, Paramount, Comcast Corp., Will Smith, Indiana Jones
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Digital threat prompts movie industry downgrade
AP Business WriterA Lehman Brothers analyst downgraded the entertainment industry Monday and slashed forecasts for its five major companies, saying digital downloads of movies and TV shows posed a huge threat to profits from DVD sales that the companies rely on. The...Tags: Stock Activities, Netflix Inc., Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Consumer Electronics Industry, Movies
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