Tag: The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, which saw its net income slip 9 percent in its third fiscal quarter to $2.37 billion, is planning to introduce new OTT services for ESPN and the Disney brand, effectively ending its distribution agreement with Netflix for subscription streaming of new releases.

The Walt Disney Company has reported an 11-percent jump in profit in its second fiscal quarter, with strong gains in its studio and theme park divisions.

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

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company's revenue for the first quarter slipped 3 percent to $14.8 billion, with a decline in profit at ESPN impacting results in the cable networks segment.

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company posted higher second-quarter earnings, despite feeling an impact from lower ad revenues at ESPN and A&E.

NEW YORK: Playbuzz, an online creation platform for quizzes, games, video and other content, has raised $15 million in new funding, led by Saban Ventures with participation from The Walt Disney Company.

BURBANK: The Walt Disney Company reported record quarterly earnings of $2.9 billion for its first fiscal quarter, thanks in part to the global success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.