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Josh D’Amaro has been unanimously elected by The Walt Disney Company’s board of directors to become the next CEO, with Dana Walden named as president and chief creative officer.

The Walt Disney Company’s revenues increased 5 percent year-over-year in Q1 to $26 billion, with entertainment revenues rising 7 percent to $11.6 billion.

Revenues at The Walt Disney Company were up 7 percent in Q2 to $23.6 billion, with the company delivering gains across streaming and experiences.

The Walt Disney Company posted revenues of $24.7 billion, a 5 percent increase, in Q1, driven by direct-to-consumer and content sales and licensing activities.

Fourth quarter revenues at The Walt Disney Company rose 6 percent to $22.6 billion, lifted in part by its streaming and content sales segment.

An $8.5 billion deal between Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company will bring together the Viacom18 and Star India businesses into a joint venture.

Robert A. Iger is returning to The Walt Disney Company as CEO, effective immediately, replacing Bob Chapek.

The Walt Disney Company has set new targets for its suite of streaming services, unveiling a raft of new content and an expansion of the Star international brand at its 2020 Investor Day, where it revealed it has topped 137 million paid subs across its portfolio.

The Walt Disney Company's revenues for the second quarter grew by 9 percent to $14.5 billion, delivering a net income of $2.9 billion, 23-percent higher than the year-ago period.

BURBANK: Bob Iger has extended his contract as The Walt Disney Company's chairman and CEO to July 2, 2019.