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DISNEY ROCKS!!!!
THE MOUSE ***ALWAYS WINS*** !!!!!!!
THANK YOU DISNEY FOR YOUR AMAZING, EXTRAORDINARY ETHICS AND VALUES!!!!!!!!
I TOLD YOU!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOO MOUSE!!!!!!
KEEP SHORTING THIS RANCID POS!!!!!!!!!
Gap at 99.75 on daily chart, needs to be filled. Looking at 135.00 possible top for summer IMO.
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Walt Disney $DIS Sure does seem to love its RSI Divergences. Is another 20% move coming?
By: TrendSpider | June 2, 2023
• $DIS #DIS Sure does seem to love its RSI Divergences. Is another 20% move coming?
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Goooooooo Mouse!!!!
Walt Disney Co NYSE: DIS Short pants Running for cover imho
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90.59
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89.60
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Today's volume of 4,689,124 shares is on pace to be greater than DIS's 10-day average volume of 14,045,692 shares.
4,689,124
June 02, 2023 11:04am ET Kicking Arse
Walt Disney Co NYSE: DIS up up & away!
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June 02, 2023 9:12am ET
lmao Will Not be hearing from the drump sheep today imho
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Max also has Season 2 of"And Just Like That ..." (June 22), the "Sex and the City" revival, with John Corbett's Aiden set to reappear in the now-widowed Carrie's (Sarah Jessica Parker) life, as well as a Samantha cameo; Season 3 of"The Righteous Gemstones" (June 18), the ridiculously over-the-top megachurch comedy starring Danny McBride; Season 3 of "Warrior" (June 29), the martial-arts action series set in post--Gold Rush San Francisco's Chinatown; and Season 2 of Steve Dildarian's animated cringe-comedy "Ten Year Old Tom" (June 29).
More:Here's everything new coming to Max in June 2023
There's also James Cameron's blockbuster sci-fi sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water" (June 7, also on Disney+), and even more Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shows from HGTV, Food Network, TLC, etc., migrating over from Discovery+ post-merger.
Who's Max for? HBO fans and movie lovers. And now, unscripted-TV fans too, with a slew of Discovery+ shows.
Play, pause or stop? Pause and think it over. "The Idol" aside, there look to be some good shows on the way. But at that price, you kinda want some great shows.
Disney+ ($7.99 a month with ads, $10.99 with no ads)
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Dis stands for disgusting!
Walt Disney Co NYSE: >DIS - Super Buy IMHO
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DIS low of 84. in Dec, Looks like a Great time to add here imho !
Walt Disney $DIS approaching 9-year lows
By: Barchart | June 1, 2023
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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!!
THANK YOU DISNEY!!!!!
FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF *** ALL *** AMERICANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EVBERYONE LOVES DISNEY!!!!!!!
KICKING BUTT AT THE BOX OFFICE!!!!!!
ENJOY AND GOOOOOOOO MOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is some Support at 60s
if 80 breaks
That is true , this is going to maybe break 80
"EVERYTHING WORK TURNS TO SH*T" Donald Trump, how true, lol $DIS
Walt Disney Co NYSE: DIS Up Again !
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May 31, 2023 3:59pm ET
Not with videos of male employees dressed as princesses coming out at their park lol everyone is gonna be running from this one like target an bud..
Disney deserves zero!
Disney Is Maintained at Buy by Truist Securities
6:26 am ET May 30, 2023 (Dow Jones) Print
Ratings actions from Benzinga: https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS/ratings
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May 30, 2023 06:26 ET (10:26 GMT)
87's now 80s break it going to get uglier
Customers Leaving Disney In Droves
And parents wont bring children there anymore
No more
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
My, oh, my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine headin' my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay!
that's why the little m movie had a great memorial day weekend, wouldn't be surprised if you secretly watched it lol.
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Disney Oversight Board Member Appointed By DeSantis Reportedly Quits 3 Months Into The Job(Families & friends Disowned them)
7:53 am ET May 30, 2023 (Benzinga) Print
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointee to the Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) governing board has quit after a very short stint, local media reports said.
Central Florida Attorney Michael Sasso has resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Of Supervisors, which DeSantis appointed following his dispute with Disney, Orlando Sentinel reported. He was appointed to the board in late February.
See Also: DeSantis Escalates Feud With Disney: Calls For Disqualification Of Judge Overseeing Lawsuit
The attorney hasn't given a reason for his resignation. DeSantis, however, elevated Sasso's wife to the Florida Supreme Court last week, the report said. She earlier served as the chief judge of the Sixth District Circuit Court of Appeal, it added.
DeSantis and Disney are fighting it out in a state court following a lawsuit filed by the company, alleging DeSantis began a war of retaliation against it for voicing opposition against the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.
The report suggested that the lawsuit could potentially reach the Supreme Court.
<> Go Woke Go Broke - Disney has completely alienated its core demographic
Families
No more
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah and they just announced Bud Light as it's official beer
LOL You can't make this stuff up
https://mousetrapnews.com/bud-light-becomes-official-beer-of-disney-world/
DISNEY IS FAILING.... WOKE DOESN'T SELL!!!!!!!!!
CUSTOMERS LOVE DISNEY!!!!!!
ESPECIALLY YOUNGER GENERATIONS!!!!!!!
THE YOUNG ARE OUT FUTURE, AND THE FUTURE LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!!!
THANKS DISNEY, FOR SUCH A GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOO MOUSE!!!!!!
Little Mermaid Still Swimming To $117M+ Opening Boosted By $80M Promo Campaign, Biggest For Disney Live-Action Title – Monday AM Update
Anthony D'Alessandro
May 29, 2023 7:44AM PDT
https://www.google.com/amp/s/deadline.com/2023/05/box-office-the-little-mermaid-1235380526/amp/
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little m topped the weekend box office oh but wait a few poster here said peeps not watching disney movies anymore lol
well they would say the same thing about you.
DISNEY & BUD LIGHT!!!!!!!
AWESOME COMBINATION OF TWO OF THE BEST COMPANIES EVER!!!!!!!!
I'M LOVIN' IT!!!!!!!
THANKS DISNEY, FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP!!!!!!!!
EQUALITY FOR ALL **** AMERICANS **** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Shares Bought by First Western Trust Bank
By: MarketBeat | May 26, 2023
• First Western Trust Bank grew its holdings in shares of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) by 3.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 45,632 shares of the entertainment giant's stock after purchasing an additional 1,548 shares during the period. First Western Trust Bank's holdings in Walt Disney were worth $3,965,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period...
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Zacks Research Equities Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
By: MarketBeat | May 26, 2023
• The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2023 EPS estimates for Walt Disney in a report issued on Wednesday, May 24th. Zacks Research analyst A. Ganguly now expects that the entertainment giant will earn $3.61 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $3.53. The consensus estimate for Walt Disney's current full-year earnings is $3.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Walt Disney's Q4 2023 earnings at $0.72 EPS, Q2 2024 earnings at $0.98 EPS, Q4 2024 earnings at $1.16 EPS and Q1 2025 earnings at $1.37 EPS.
DIS has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $120.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 9th. Guggenheim cut their price objective on shares of Walt Disney from $140.00 to $130.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 11th. Loop Capital lowered their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $125.00 in a report on Thursday, May 11th. Credit Suisse Group increased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $126.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, February 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of Walt Disney from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 18th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and sixteen have given a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Walt Disney currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $124.65...
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Bud Lite now the official beer of Disney
I thought this was a joke, many more shareholder lawsuits to come
The entire management team needs to be fired
Bud lite now the official beer of Disney World! You can’t make this sh$t up!
Sold my position when they start this role nonsense but now this a short waiting to happen
THANK YOU DISNEY FOR TAKING PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ALL AMERICANS!!!!!!!!
DISNEY STELLAR COMPANY AND BEING TRANSPARENT TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY!!!!
WOW!!!! WHAT A GREAT COMPANY!!!!!
AS ALWAYS!!!! WAY TO GO MOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take your pick, not that hard to find………LMFAOOOOOO
SMFH
https://www.wdwinfo.com/tag/disney-lawsuits/
https://mickeyblog.com/tag/disney-lawsuit/
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/florida-board-countersue-disney-2023-05-01/
https://www.cinemablend.com/theme-parks/why-disney-world-will-be-paying-for-a-lawsuit-against-itself-in-ongoing-florida-battle
https://www.cohenmilstein.com/case-study/rasmussen-et-al-v-walt-disney-company-et-al
https://nypost.com/2022/12/13/disney-investor-sues-over-companys-response-to-dont-say-gay-bill/
https://www.forthepeople.com/practice-areas/slip-and-fall-attorneys/disneyland-lawyers/
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/walt-disney-DIS/stock-news/91147668/shareholder-alert-the-gross-law-firm-notifies-sha
WHY IS DISNEY TESTING THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR MONKEYPOX????? WHAT IN HELL IS GOING ON WITH THESE PEOPLE?????
Goooooo Mouse!
The Mouse never loses!
Thanks Disney!
I'm loving it!
Better Buy: Walt Disney vs. Comcast Stock
By Will Healy – May 26, 2023 at 5:34AM
KEY POINTS
Despite Disney's smaller size, its theme park-related segment drove most of the company's growth.
Comcast remains primarily a service provider.
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Which media and theme park stock will serve investors better?
Walt Disney (DIS 0.80%) and Comcast (CMCSA 0.92%) began as vastly different companies. But when Comcast bought NBCUniversal in 2011 from General Electric, it became heavily involved in both content development and theme parks.
While many differences remain, Comcast's acquisition made them direct competitors in many respects. That factor alone might lead investors to wonder which communication stock is better, warranting a closer look at each company.
The case for Disney
Content and theme parks have become Disney's bread and butter, so much so that it recently consolidated its company into two segments.
Content falls under its Disney media and entertainment distribution segment. This includes streaming services and Disney's content-related groups such as studios, entertainment, and ESPN. In its fiscal second quarter (ended April 1), it accounted for over 64% of the company's revenue.
As the name implies, Disney's parks, experiences, and products segment includes theme parks, as well as resorts, cruise ships, and consumer products. Although this segment made up less than 36% of revenue in fiscal Q2, it accounted for most of Disney's revenue growth, increasing at a 17% rate year over year versus 6% for media and entertainment.
Overall, revenue of $22 billion in fiscal Q2 rose 13% year over year. Also, with costs and expenses growing at 11%, that helped net income grow by 170% to nearly $1.3 billion. However, Disney was still recovering from the pandemic last year, leaving it with a lower net income base, which increased Disney's profit growth percentage.
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Market Cap
$161B
Day's Range
$88.10 - $89.24
52wk Range
$84.07 - $126.48
Volume
4,760,282
Avg Vol
10,534,572
Gross Margin
25.98%
Dividend Yield
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Despite the higher profits, the stock has struggled amid a bear market last year. Also, the recovery in profitability helped to leave it with an elevated P/E ratio, selling at about 40 times earnings.
Still, that valuation should fall as Disney's recovery continues. As the company moves on from the legacy of the pandemic, Disney's financials should show further improvement.
How Comcast fares in the current market
As a provider of cable TV and later internet and telecom services, Comcast seemed more complementary than competitive to Disney. With its takeover of NBCUniversal in 2011, it acquired an extensive content library and theme parks, making it more of a direct alternative to Disney.
But despite that move, Comcast remains largely a service provider. Its residential connectivity segment and its platforms and business services connectivity segment comprised about 68% of its revenue in the first quarter of 2023. Also, given the 2% decline in revenue over the previous year, these segments have done little to boost Comcast's stock.
Content and experiences made up the remaining 32% of the company's revenue. Unfortunately, that experienced a more severe revenue drop as revenue fell 9.5%. The bright spot was its $1.9 billion in theme park revenue, which increased 25% yearly.
Unfortunately for Comcast, that makes up a small part of Comcast's $30 billion in revenue, which fell 4% year over year. Still, the company controlled its cost and expense growth and earned an additional $607 million from investments and other income. That led to $3.8 billion in quarterly profits, 8% more than last year.
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Market Cap
$163B
Day's Range
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$28.39 - $44.66
Volume
10,797,585
Avg Vol
18,480,868
Gross Margin
57.79%
Dividend Yield
2.81%
Amid those earnings, the stock has gained back most of last year's losses, though it is still down modestly over the last 12 months. Also, its P/E ratio has risen in recent months. Now, at a 30 earnings multiple, its valuation is near multiyear highs, though it remains significantly cheaper than Disney.
Disney or Comcast?
Given current conditions, Disney appears more likely to drive higher returns. Both companies have earned their highest growth from their theme park segments and continue to experience struggles on the content side.
However, theme parks account for a much higher portion of Disney's revenue. Moreover, Comcast's primary focus is on telecom services, and that business is mainly responsible for Comcast's revenue decline. Disney is not in that business, which confirms that Disney operates a company better positioned to drive higher returns.
Wow! That is quite a lofty status you have conferred on Disney. And, to what lawsuits are you referring? I do not find any recent lawsuits filed against Disney. Just the living wage lawsuit filed by some employees several years ago and the suit filed 3 years ago by annual passholders who did not have access to Disney parks during COVID.
Is Disney Stock a Buy After Earnings? Yes
With losses in its direct-to-consumer segment but Hulu integration on the way, here’s what we think of Disney stock.
Neil Macker
May 25, 2023
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Disney DIS released its fiscal second-quarter earnings report on May 10, 2023. Here’s Morningstar’s take on what to think of Disney’s earnings and stock.
Disney Stock at A Glance
Fair Value Estimate: $145
Morningstar Rating: 4 stars
Morningstar Uncertainty Rating: High
Morningstar Economic Moat Rating: Wide
What We Thought of Disney Earnings
Although Disney parks posted good growth on the top and bottom lines, overall it was a disappointing quarter for the company because of its direct-to-consumer subscriber losses.
While the DTC segment appears to be on its way to profitability by the end of fiscal 2024, in line with expectations, we think Disney needs to expand that customer base and drive stronger top-line growth to replace declining revenue from linear networks.
Disney’s plans for Hulu could help. While CEO Robert Iger has doubted the value of general entertainment content in the past, he recently announced that Hulu will be integrated into Disney+ in the U.S. market, which mirrors international versions. Disney believes that having one app will promote higher usage and increase advertising opportunities.
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Fair Value Estimate for Disney Stock
At a 4-star rating, Disney stock is undervalued compared with our fair value estimate.
Our updated $145 fair value estimate reflects slower subscriber growth and lower losses from streaming. We expect average annual top-line growth of 6% through fiscal 2027. We now project losses for the streaming segment to continue through fiscal 2024, declines for linear advertising over the next five years, and a continued decline in margins for linear networks.
We expect that fiscal 2023 admissions revenue will remain ahead of fiscal 2019, despite consumer worries about the economy and inflation. As a result of delayed movie premieres and theater closures, fiscal 2022 theatrical revenue rebounded to only about 40% of the fiscal 2019 level.
We estimate 12% average annual growth for the DTC segment, as we are modeling strong subscriber growth for Disney+ and Hulu along with further price increases. We now project that Disney-branded services will hit 235 million paid subscribers by the end of fiscal 2027, assuming a continued international rollout and improved penetration in the larger Western markets.
We believe the segment will post its first positive annual operating income in fiscal 2025. We project Disney’s overall operating margin will improve to 21% in fiscal 2027 from 8% in fiscal 2022, as the losses at the DTC segment turn to gains and ongoing margin improvements at the theme parks more than offset the margin decline at linear networks.
Read more about Disney’s fair value estimate.
Price/Fair Value for Disney
Disney price/fair value ratios from 2018-2023 with ratios over 1 indicating when the stock is overvalued while ratios below 1 indicate when the stock is undervalued.
Disney price/fair value ratios from 2018 to 2023, with ratios over 1 indicating when the stock is overvalued while ratios below 1 indicate when the stock is undervalued.
Economic Moat Rating
We assign Disney a wide economic moat rating. Its media networks segment and collection of branded businesses have demonstrated strong pricing power in the past decade. We believe the addition of the Fox FOX entertainment assets, acquired in 2019, will continue to help generate excess returns on capital despite operating in the increasingly competitive media and streaming marketplace.
Disney’s television networks remain important pieces in traditional pay-TV bundles. The firm’s network lineup provides distributors not only with general entertainment but also live sports at ESPN and news coverage at ABC—two categories that are keeping many subscribers in the pay-TV orbit. While we expect television subscribers to continue to decline annually, the underlying networks remain profitable, and the cash generated will continue to be reallocated to support Disney’s DTC efforts.
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ESPN is the dominant player in U.S. sports entertainment. Its position and brand strength empower it to charge the highest subscriber fees of any cable network, generating durable profits. Disney also owns ABC, one of the four major U.S. national broadcast networks, along with affiliated TV stations in eight markets (including six of the top 10 markets).
The firm’s success at the theatrical box office used to depend heavily on Pixar Animation Studios. However, Disney now has six studios (Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, and 20th Century Studios) that can generate blockbuster films annually. With the incorporation of Fox, Disney now owns 14 of the 20 all-time highest-grossing films at the worldwide box office—10 of which have been released since 2015. The continued strength of the studios and media networks should help drive continued success for the firm’s DTC ambitions for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
Read more about Disney’s moat rating.
Risk and Uncertainty
Based on the competitive linear and streaming media markets Disney operates in, along with the level of advertising and parks revenue that is exposed to the economy and economic cycles, we believe a Morningstar Uncertainty Rating of High is more appropriate than Medium, as it better reflects the volatility we expect Disney investors will face relative to our global coverage. Disney’s results could suffer if the company cannot adapt to the changing media landscape. ESPN garners the highest affiliate fees of any basic cable channel, and decreased pay-TV penetration would slow revenue growth. Disney’s labor relations remain one of its largest environmental, social, and governance risks; the company and its subsidiaries have been subject to a number of lawsuits alleging racial and gender discrimination, sexual assault/harassment, and wage gaps/discrimination.
Read more about Disney’s risk and uncertainty.
DIS Stock Bulls Say
The parks and resorts segment should rebound strongly from the pandemic since families still view the parks as prime vacation destinations.
Disney+ has a long runway for growth both in the United States and internationally. The platform’s original series and its deep, constantly expanding library support that growth.
Although filmmaking is a hit-or-miss business, Disney’s popular franchises and characters reduce this volatility over time. Additionally, the firm’s annual slate generally does not rely on one big picture, reducing the downsides of any flops.
DIS Stock Bears Say
The business model for Disney’s media networks division depends on the continued growth of affiliate fees. Any slowdown in this growth as pay-TV subscribers continue to decline could tremendously harm profitability.
The streaming space is increasingly crowded. Disney may have to keep funding losses in this segment beyond fiscal 2024.
Developing mass-market hit programs can be unpredictable, especially as media fragmentation continues. The race to attract and retain talented creatives has been and will remain very competitive and expensive.
This article was compiled by Muskaan Hemrajani.
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And I was referring to Disney’s immortality agenda as well as the suit(s) filed against Disney already.
I was referring to the lawsuit Disney filed against Florida for unlawful retaliation.
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Website: http://thewaltdisneycompany.com
Full Description:
The Walt Disney Company, incorporated on July 28, 1995, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company.
The Company operates in five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products and Interactive.
The Company has a 63% effective ownership interest in Disneyland Paris, a 5,510-acre development located in Marne-la-Vallee, approximately 20 miles east of Paris,
France. The Company manages and has a 40% equity interest in Euro Disney S.C.A.
The Company owns a 48% interest in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort through Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited. On November 7, 2012,
the Company sold its 50% interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS). On November 7, 2012,
the Company sold its 50% equity interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS). On December 21, 2012, the Company acquired Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC.
Media Networks
The Media Networks segment includes international and domestic cable television networks, a domestic broadcast television network, television production operations,
domestic and international television distribution, domestic television stations, domestic broadcast radio networks and stations, and publishing and digital operations.
The Company’s cable networks include ESPN, Disney Channels Worldwide, ABC Family, and SOAPnet. The Company also operates the UTV/Bindass networks in India.
The cable networks group produces its own programs or acquires rights from third-parties to air programs on its networks.
ESPN is a multimedia, multinational sports entertainment company that operates eight 24-hour domestic television sports networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS,
ESPN Classic, ESPN Deportes (a Spanish language network), ESPNU (a network devoted to college sports), ESPN 3D, and the regionally focused Longhorn Network
(a network dedicated to The University of Texas athletics). Disney Channels Worldwide is a portfolio of over 100 entertainment channels and/
or channel feeds available in 35 languages and 167 countries/territories and includes Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Disney Cinemagic,
Hungama and Radio Disney. ABC Family is a United States television programming service that targets viewers in the 14-34 demographic.
ABC Family produces original live-action programming including the returning series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Switched at Birth,
Melissa & Joey, as well as new original series Bunheads, Baby Daddy and the reality series Beverly Hills Nannies. SOAPnet offers same-day episodes of daytime dramas
and classic episodes of daytime dramas and primetime series. Programming includes daytime dramas such as Days of its Lives, General Hospital and The Young
and the Restless and classic episodes from series such as All My Children, One Life to Live, The O.C., One Tree Hill, Beverly Hills 90210,
The Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars and Brothers & Sisters.
Parks and Resorts
The Company owns and operates the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, the Disneyland Resort in California, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii,
the Disney Vacation Club, the Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney. The Company manages and has effective ownership interests of 51% in
Disneyland Paris, 48% in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and 43% in Shanghai Disney Resort. The Company also licenses the operations of the Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan.
The Company’s Walt Disney Imagineering unit designs and develops new theme park concepts and attractions as well as resort properties.
The Walt Disney World Resort is located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, Florida, on approximately 25,000 acres of owned land.
The resort includes theme parks (the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); hotels; vacation club properties;
a retail, dining and entertainment complex; a sports complex; conference centers; campgrounds; golf courses; water parks;
and other recreational facilities designed to attract visitors for an extended stay.
The Company owns 461 acres and has the rights under long-term lease for use of an additional 49 acres of land in Anaheim, California.
The Disneyland Resort includes two theme parks (Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), three hotels and Downtown Disney, a retail,
dining and entertainment complex designed to attract visitors for an extended stay. Tokyo Disney Resort is located on approximately 494 acres of land,
six miles east of downtown Tokyo, Japan. The resort includes two theme parks (Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea); three Disney-branded hotels;
six independently operated hotels; and a retail, dining and entertainment complex.
The Disney Vacation Club offers ownership interests in 11 resort facilities located at the Walt Disney World Resort; Disneyland Resort; Vero Beach, Florida;
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; and Oahu, Hawaii. Disney Cruise Line, which operates out of ports in North America and Europe, is a vacation cruise line
that includes four ships: the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream, and the Disney Fantasy. Adventures by Disney offers all-inclusive guided
vacation tour packages predominantly at non-Disney sites around the world. Walt Disney Imagineering provides master planning, real estate development,
attraction, entertainment and show design, engineering support, production support, project management and other development services, including
research and development for the Company’s operations.
Studio Entertainment
The Studio Entertainment segment produces and acquires live-action and animated motion pictures,
direct-to-video content, musical recordings and live stage plays. The Company distributes produced and acquired films
(including its film and television library) in the theatrical, home entertainment and television markets primarily under the Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar and Marvel banners.
The Company produces and distributes Indian movies worldwide through its UTV banner. The Company holds a 99% interest in UTV, film production studios
and film distributors in India, which produces and co-produces live-action and animated content. During fiscal year ended September 29, 2012 (fiscal 2012),
UTV releases included Rowdy Rathore and Barfi. The Company produces and distributes both live-action films and full-length animated films. In the domestic
market, the Company distributes home entertainment releases directly under each of its motion picture banners.
The Disney Music Group includes Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records (including the Mammoth Records and Buena Vista Records labels), Lyric Street Records,
Buena Vista Concerts and Disney Music Publishing. Disney Theatrical Productions develops produces and licenses live entertainment events.
The Company has produced and licensed Broadway musicals around the world, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida,
Mary Poppins (a coproduction with Cameron Mackintosh Ltd), Little Mermaid, Newsies, and TARZAN.
Consumer Products
The Consumer Products segment engages with among others licensees, publishers and retailers throughout the world who design, develop, publish,
promote and sell a range of products based on existing and new characters and other Company intellectual property through its Merchandise Licensing, Publishing
and Retail businesses. The Company’s merchandise licensing operations cover a diverse range of product categories, which include toys, apparel, home decor and f
urnishings, stationery, health and beauty, accessories, food, footwear, and consumer electronics. Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) creates, distributes,
licenses and publishes children’s books, magazines and digital products in multiple countries and languages based on
the Company’s Disney-, Pixar- and Marvel-branded franchises. The Company markets Disney- and Marvel-themed products through retail stores
operated under the Disney Store name and through Internet sites in North America (DisneyStore.com and Marvelstore.com),
Western Europe, and Japan. The Company owns and operates 216 stores in North America, 106 stores in Europe, and 47 stores in Japan.
Interactive
The Interactive Games business creates, develops, markets and distributes console and handheld, games worldwide, including 2012 titles,
such as Disney Universe and Brave. The Interactive Games business also produces online games, such as Disney’s Club Penguin and Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow,
interactive games for social networking websites such as Gardens of Time and Marvel Avengers Alliance, and games for smartphone platforms,
such as Where’s My Water and Where’s My Perry. Certain properties are also licensed to third-party video game publishers. Interactive Media develops,
publishes and distributes content for branded online services intended for kids and family entertainment through a portfolio of websites including Disney.com
and the Disney Family Network. Interactive Media also provides Website maintenance and design for other Company businesses.
Officers and Directors:
Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer: Robert A. Iger -
Mr. Robert A. Iger is Executive Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of Walt Disney Company. Prior to that time,
he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 2005, having previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer since 2000
and as President of Walt Disney International and Chairman of the ABC Group from 1999 to 2000. From 1974 to 1998, Mr. Iger
held a series of increasingly responsible positions at ABC, Inc. and its predecessor Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., culminating in service as President of the
ABC Network Television Group from 1993 to 1994 and President and Chief Operating Officer of ABC, Inc. from 1994 to 1999.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of Apple, Inc., the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City and the
National September 11 Memorial & Museum. Mr. Iger has been a Director of the Company since 2000. Mr. Iger contributes to the mix of experience
and qualifications the Board seeks to maintain primarily through his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and his long
experience with the business of the Company. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and as a result of the experience he gained in 40 years at ABC and Disney,
Mr. Iger has an intimate knowledge of all aspects of the Company's business and close working relationships with all of the Company's senior executives.
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President, Treasureer: Christine M. McCarthy - Ms. Christine M. McCarthy is Chief Financial Officer,
Senior Executive Vice President, Treasurer of Walt Disney Company. She has been Executive Vice President - Corporate Finance and Real Estate since June 2005
and Treasurer since January 2000. Prior to her appointment as Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance and Real Estate,
Ms. McCarthy was Senior Vice President and Treasurer from January 2000 to June 2005. She is responsible for the company wide management
of a variety of functions including corporate finance, capital markets, financial risk management, pension and investments, risk management,
global cash management, and credit and collections, as well as the real estate organization, including facilities development, operations and portfolio management.
Prior to joining Disney, Ms. McCarthy was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Imperial Bancorp from 1997 to 1999. From 1981 to 1996,
she held various finance and planning positions at First Interstate Bancorp. In 1993, she was elected Executive Vice President in Finance.
Ms. McCarthy is a current Board member and former Chairman of the Finance Committee of Phoenix House of California, and is also a Governor of the UCLA Foundation
and a member of its Investment Committee. In 2002, she completed terms as the Treasurer and a Director of the Alumnae Association of Smith College,
and as a member of the Smith College Investment Committee. She also served as a Board member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association from 1998 to 2001.
In 2003 she became a Director of the Advisory Board of FM Global. Ms. McCarthy completed her Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Smith College,
where she received an award for excellence in botany, and later earned an MBA in Marketing and Finance from The Anderson School at UCLA.
Chief Operating Officer: Thomas O. Staggs - Mr. Thomas O. Staggs is Chief Operating Officer of Company. He was Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts of The Walt Disney Company on January 1, 2010. Mr. Staggs was Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President of The Walt Disney Company until January 1, 2010.
He joined Disney in 1990 as Manager of Strategic Planning and soon advanced through a series of positions of increased responsibility,
becoming Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Development in 1995 before becoming CFO and Executive Vice President in 1998. Born in Illinois,
he received a BS in business from University of Minnesota and an MBA from Stanford University. He worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley & Co. before joining Disney.
Chief Human Resource Officer, Executive Vice President: Mary Jayne Parker - Ms. Mary Jayne Parker is Chief Human Resource Officer,
Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Company. She designated as an executive officer of the Company October 2, 2009.
Ms. Parker was previously Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts from October 2005 to July 2007 and
Vice President Human Resources Administration for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts from March 2003 to October 2005. Previously,
Ms. Parker served as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide.
She also served as a member of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Executive Committee. Ms. Jayne began her Disney career in 1988,
developing the programs that became a part of the Disney Institute. Over the next 20 years, she took on positions of increasing responsibility,
including Manager and Director of Disney University, Director and Vice President of Organization Improvement and Vice President of Organization and Professional Development.
Prior to joining Disney, Jayne was a consultant with Wilson Learning Corporation, where she was responsible for designing and developing media-based programs and
management development seminars for education and assessment. During that time, products she developed were awarded first and second place by the
International Television & Video Association. Ms. Jayne is a member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and has held positions with the
ASTD Instructional Technology (IT) PPA Executive Committee. She has also assisted in the design of several ASTD National Conventions. In addition,
Ms. Jayne is a member of The Conference Board's Council for Division Leaders-Human Resources. Ms. Jayne holds degrees in communications and
education, a master's in instruction design and technology and an M.B.A., all from the University of Central Florida.
Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary: Alan N. Braveman: Mr. Alan N. Braverman is Senior Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary of Walt Disney Company. Mr. Braverman was named executive vice president and general counsel of
The Walt Disney Company in January, 2003. Mr. Braverman serves as the chief legal officer of the company and oversees its team of attorneys responsible for all aspects of
Disney's legal affairs around the world. Previously, Mr. Braverman was executive vice president and general counsel, ABC, Inc. and deputy general counsel,
The Walt Disney Company. In that capacity he oversaw the legal affairs of the ABC Broadcast Group, ESPN and Disney/ABC Cable, as well as labor relations.
In August 1996, prior to Disney's acquisition of ABC, Inc., Mr. Braverman was named senior vice president and general counsel, ABC, Inc. In October 1994,
he was promoted to vice president and general counsel. He joined ABC, Inc. in November 1993, as vice president and deputy general counsel. In his positions with ABC, Inc.
Mr. Braverman had broad responsibilities for the operation of the legal department, for government relations and for the Corporation's legal affairs.
Mr. Braverman joined Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. from the Washington, D.C. law firm of Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, where he started in 1976. He became a partner in 1983,
specializing in complex commercial and administrative litigation.
Before joining Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, Braverman was a law clerk to the
Honorable Thomas W. Pomeroy, Jr., Justice, Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Mr. Braverman received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1969
and worked for two years as a Vista volunteer in Gary, Indiana. In 1975, he received a J.D. degree summa cum laude from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh,
where he was also editor-in-chief of the Law Review.
Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer: Kevin A. Mayer - Mr. Kevin A. Mayer is Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer of Walt Disney Company.
He previously was Partner and Head of the Global Media and Entertainment Practice of L.E.K. Consulting LLC, a consulting firm, from February 2002,
and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Interactive, a division of Clear Channel Worldwide, a media company, from September 2000 to December 2001.
Mr. Mayer rejoined Disney from L.E.K. Consulting LLC, where he was a partner and head of the Global Media and Entertainment practice.
Prior to L.E.K., Mr. Mayer held positions at interactive and Internet businesses.
As chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Interactive he managed all aspects of new media business, including content, sales, business and technology development,
and distribution. While at Clear Channel, Mr. Mayer launched local subscription ticketing services. He also served as president and CEO of Playboy.com, Inc.
where he established the overall strategy and financial plans for the interactive business. While at Disney, Mr. Mayer worked in both strategic planning and at Walt Disney Internet Group.
At the Internet group, he served as executive vice president and as such was responsible for the operations, business plans, creative direction and
distribution of Disney's popular Web sites, including ESPN.com and ABCNews.com. Mr. Mayer first joined Disney in 1993 as manager,
Strategic Planning where he spearheaded strategy and business development for all of Disney's interactive/Internet and television businesses worldwide.
Mr. Mayer received his M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1990, and holds a M.S.E.E. from San Diego State University and a B.S.M.E. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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