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The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer and international unit has revealed the global launch dates and pricing for Disney+ in Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.

The Walt Disney Company's third-quarter revenues rose by 33 percent to $20.2 billion, while net income from continuing operations dropped by 51 percent to $1.4 billion.

The Walt Disney Company is merging its media sales and channel distribution activities under one division, to be led by Justin Connolly.

The deal to take full operational control of Hulu marks the third prong in Disney's direct-to-consumer strategy and will deliver a host of synergies for the company, Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said at the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit.

Kevin Mayer, chairman of direct-to-consumer and international at The Walt Disney Company, delivered the opening remarks at the group’s Upfront Experience in New York City yesterday, touting the power of the expanded advertising portfolio.

The Walt Disney Company will assume full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately, in return for Disney and Comcast Corporation entering into a “put/call” agreement regarding NBCUniversal’s 33 percent ownership interest in Hulu.

Second-quarter revenues at The Walt Disney Company rose by 3 percent to $14.9 billion, with net income rising to $5.4 billion, on the heels of its 21st Century Fox acquisition.

Kevin Mayer, the chairman of direct-to-consumer and international at The Walt Disney Company, touted the importance of Asia as a growth driver and discussed the strategy behind Disney+ at APOS today.

The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox became effective at 12:02 a.m. Eastern today, March 20.

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Ravi Ahuja as president of business operations and chief financial officer upon the close of the 21st Century Fox acquisition.