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November 4, 2009
Green light for Disney’s Shanghai park
...government has approved an application from Walt Disney to build a theme park in Shanghai, paving the way for the media company to establish a foothold in mainland...exciting and important countries in the world, and this approval marks a very significant milestone for the Walt Disney company in mainland China,” said Bob Iger... By Matthew Garrahan in Los Angeles
July 30, 2008
Cable network helps Disney defy gloom
...shareholder, he gave a curt response. “The decisions we make in terms of how to distribute...and how to distribute are made solely by the Walt Disney company,” Mr Iger said. Revenues across the group rose from $9.05bn to $9.24bn... By Matthew Garrahan in Los Angeles
January 25, 2006
When Disney wishes upon a Pixar
...characters who inhabit strange, wonderful worlds. When Walt Disney came to Hollywood in 1923, his pilot film was called Alice's Wonderland. The Walt Disney Company's latest fantasy is the plan to reawaken its film business by paying $7bn... By By
February 27, 2005
A tale of intrigue at the court of Disney’s king
DISNEY WAR By James B.Stewart Simon Schuster...reign as chairman and chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, he recuperated from a heart operation...disastrously, as it turned out) into the job. Typically, as he did so, he... By John Gapper
February 28, 2005
A tale of intrigue at the court of Disney's king
...as chairman and chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, he recuperated from a heart operation...disastrously, as it turned out) into the job. Typically, as he did so, he...recruited from Paramount in 1984, Disney was a smaller business than now. The company's takeover of Capital Cities/ABC... By John Gapper
July 18, 2005
Disney's exceptional role in the ethical sourcing arena
...Rudolph. Sir, I would like to clarify the mistaken impression that might have been...by your description of my comments on the Walt Disney Company ("Company lawyers get a wider role...reference to Disney to demonstrate that the company has taken a leadership position... By Phillip Rudolph
July 9, 2005
Disney ends feud with ex-directors
...Roy Disney is the nephew of the company's famous founder, Walt Disney. He has been particularly involved...animated side of the business. The statement released yesterday said the Walt Disney company "noted Mr Disney's long... By Aline van Duyn in New York
July 8, 2005
Dissident shareholders settle feud with Disney
...president of the company. Roy Disney is the nephew of the company’s famous founder, Walt Disney. He has been particularly involved...statement released on Friday said the Walt Disney company “noted Mr Disney’s long time devotion... Aline Van Duyn in New York
February 18, 2008
Disney increases stake in India’s UTV
The Walt Disney Company will pay Rs8.1bn ($204m) to increase...Software Communications in one of the biggest investments yet by Hollywood...entertainment sector. The US media company will increase its holding in UTV...operation with its Indian partner. The pair are already in early discussions to make what would be Disney’s first live-action, Hindi...Under Indian stock market rules, Walt Disney will be required to launch... By Joe Leahy in Mumbai
June 8, 2006
Disney banks on Winnie formula
The Walt Disney Company, owner of the Winnie the Pooh brand, has begun...approach on bananas and apples. Disney works with a marketing and sourcing company that has a relationship with Tesco. The company liaises with Tesco's produce... By Jenny Wiggins in London