Disney Corporate News: 1Q Profit Climbs 12%

Well, looks like the Parks division and Media Networks division saw good growth in the past quarter. Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) fiscal first-quarter profit rose a stronger-than-expected 12% as the company’s theme-park division benefited from higher spending and attendance. Shares slid 2% to $40.16 after hours as revenue missed expectations. In March, the stock hit … Read more

Article: Disney Net Income Up 30% in 4th Quarter

Good news for Disney this quarter! Walt Disney Co. reported strong fourth-quarter earnings, buoyed by gains at Disney Channel and ESPN and at the Burbank company’s theme parks. The entertainment giant reported net income of $1.08 billion for the quarter ending Oct. 1, a jump of 30% compared with a year earlier. Revenue also rose … Read more

The 2011 D23 Expo

Here’s a good summary of what to expect at the D23 expo in August. Of course, they won’t tell us who will be making an appearance yet, though. “Look for special appearances from many of your favorite stars from our biggest shows” is all we get for now. After nearly two years, the D23 Expo … Read more

Disney 2Q Net Slides 1.2%

Profits are down slightly mostly due to poor performance in the studio division (Mars Needs Moms anyone?) but actual revenues are still up. The full article follows… NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) fiscal second-quarter profit slid 1.2% as strong advertising revenue and an improving parks-and-resorts business were offset by poor results in the … Read more

Pirates 4 Premiere at Disneyland

The stars turned out on the “black carpet” for the Pirates 4 premiere at Disneyland park on Saturday May 7th 2011. They actually built a huge screen on the banks of the Rivers of America. First up, Jake T. Austin from WOWP with some blond chick that I’m assuming is his girlfriend. I got a … Read more