The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Teams Up with Verizon to Bring Mobile Magic to U.S. Parks [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 20 days 2 hours 2 minutes ago
...magic comes to life. This segment of The Walt Disney Company encompasses 11 theme parks at five of the world's leading family vacation destinations -- Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney...

The Walt Disney Company Reports Earnings for Fiscal Year 2008 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 25 days 23 hours 31 minutes ago
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today reported earnings for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended September 27, 2008. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year was $2.28, compared to $2.25 in the prior year. EPS for both the current and prior year included the impact of certain items discussed below. Excluding these items, EPS for the current year increased 18% to $2.27 compared to $1.92 in the prior year.

Disney Video Games Get Families Playing Together with Trusted Brands and Quality Products That Are Gentle on the Wallet [Press Release]
Business Wire | 7 days 1 hour 7 minutes ago
Kids want to be entertained, families want to spend time together and parents want value when purchasing holiday gifts this season. Disney’s wide array of exciting video games bring families together without emptying piggy banks this holiday shopping season. Disney has the entertainment that kids want, and parents looking to get the most value for their dollar can bring Disney video games home to the living room for quality family time or take them on-the-go during holiday travel.

Disney Interactive Studios Embarks on a Fully Awesome Adventure with Disney s Bolt [Press Release]
Business Wire | 14 days 7 hours 32 minutes ago
Bolt, the superdog, and his companion Penny are ready to spring into action. Disney Interactive Studios today announced that the Disney’s Bolt video game is available at retail stores throughout the United States in time for the film’s opening on Friday, November 21. Inspired by the animated comedy adventure of the same name from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Bolt game versions are available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii™ home video game consol...

Disney Interactive Studios Releases Ultimate Band [Press Release]
Business Wire | 7 days 7 hours 32 minutes ago
Disney Interactive Studios today released Ultimate Band, an all-new musical video game experience for fans of the Wii™ home video game system and Nintendo DS™. Jamming alone or as a member of a band, aspiring rockers of all ages can advance from garage-band beginners to stadium-filling superstars. Disney has brought together a track list of popular favorites and combined it with accessible gameplay to deliver to fans video games with great value and hours of fun. Both games use only the Wii c...

Former CEO of the Walt Disney Company Michael Eisner to Deliver Keynote Address at AMR Research's Supply Chain Executive Conference [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 23 hours 54 minutes ago
BOSTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AMR Research announced that Michael Eisner, former CEO of the Walt Disney Company (1984-2005), will keynote its 2009 Supply Chain Executive Conference, which will take place on May 27-29th at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Disney Launches Production of its First Movie in Russia [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 77 days 22 hours 3 minutes ago
BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walt Disney Company CIS has joined forces with some of Russia's top filmmaking talents for their first Russian produced feature, "The Book of Masters." The film started shooting in September 2008 outside Minsk. Upon completion of the first stage of shooting, production will then move on to the Mosfilm Studio stages.

Disney Interactive Studios Ultimate Band to Feature the Plain White T s [Press Release]
Business Wire | 10 days 23 hours 39 minutes ago
Disney Interactive Studios has teamed up with pop-punk band Plain White T’s for content, videos and promotional efforts for its upcoming music video game Ultimate Band. Developed by Fall Line Studio in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ultimate Band takes gamers of all ages on a journey to achieve rock stardom starting as garage-band beginners and working toward the ultimate rock notoriety. With the Plain White T’s featured in Ultimate Band, fans can play their favorite band’s music in an accessible game...

Club PenguinTM Expands Onto Nintendo DS in Time for the Holidays [Press Release]
Business Wire | 7 days 7 hours 32 minutes ago
For the first time ever, kids can now experience the fun and adventures of the snow-covered, online virtual world of Club PenguinTM on Nintendo DS™. The highly-anticipated Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force video game from Disney Interactive Studios, which hits retail stores today, joins the new line of Club Penguin toys and books now available in stores.

Technology Continues to Be Hot Button Issue for Families, Kids Use More at Younger Ages and Parents Struggle to Keep Up, According to Recent Disney Family.com Survey [Press Release]
Business Wire | 8 days 9 hours 32 minutes ago
Only seven percent of parents, when asked about their family’s technology use, said they typically buy the latest and greatest gadgets and 53% said they choose to buy new technology when prices drop. Additionally, 83% said access to new technology in school has opened new worlds of possibilities for their children and only 29% of respondents opposed having the U.S. government subsidize computers for families even if it means raising taxes. These findings, among others, were revealed in a rece...

Disney Online Celebrates the Arrival of Tinker Bell with Exclusive Look at First Six Minutes of New Film Only at Disney.com [Press Release]
Business Wire | 36 days 7 hours 32 minutes ago
Disney Online is celebrating the release of Walt Disney Pictures’ all-new movie, Tinker Bell on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and Disney DVD, by previewing the first six minutes of the film exclusively at Disney.com (www.disney.com/tinkerbell) on October 27 and 28. The preview will be available to view on Disney.com’s newly launched full-screen video player. Additionally, Disney Online’s latest virtual world, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com) is marking Tinker Bell’s arrival with a special ...

Second Annual Future Leaders Forum Helps High School Students Chart Career Dreams [Press Release]
Business Wire | 67 days 23 hours 51 minutes ago
Select students from around the world are packing their bags and heading to Walt Disney World Resort for the second annual Future Leaders Forum (www.futureleadersforum.com). In a partnership between The Toro Company, Walt Disney World Resort and The First Tee, this innovative educational program helps strengthen leadership skills, prepare for college, and explore the many career disciplines in and outside the game of golf.

Disney Interactive Studios Releases Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS(TM) [Press Release]
Business Wire | 35 days 8 hours 32 minutes ago
Disney Interactive Studios today announced the release of Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell for Nintendo DS™. The game expands on Tinker Bell’s adventures in the all-new movie “Tinker Bell” from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment available now on Disney DVD and Blu-ray® Hi-Def and connects with the recently launched Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com) virtual world from Disney Online. Players will be able to see environments and characters that are featured in the movie while play...

Disney Holiday Gift Deals Stretch Shopping Dollars [Press Release]
Business Wire | 22 days 8 hours 2 minutes ago
Families looking to stretch their dollars this holiday season need look no further than “Disney’s Holiday Gift Ideas For Under $20 List.” Featuring fabulous Disney gift ideas priced at under $20 each, shoppers can get great Disney deals for their money and still give loved ones the hottest Disney gifts inspired by High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Disney Princess, Disney Fairies, Handy Manny, Disney·Pixar’s Cars and WALL·E and more.

The Walt Disney Company Reports Increased Third Quarter Earnings [Press Release]
Business Wire | 125 days 29 minutes ago
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for the third fiscal quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2008. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter increased to $0.66, compared to $0.57 in the prior-year quarter. EPS for the current quarter included an accounting gain related to the acquisition of the Disney Stores in North America, a gain on the sale of movies.com, and the favorable resolution of certain prior-year income tax matters. Collectively, these item...