Disney sets November launch date for streaming service Disney has announced that its video streaming service would launch in the US in November, spotlighting its blockbuster-making studios as it takes on powerhouse Netflix. Business • 12 Apr 19
Disney sets November launch date for streaming service Disney has announced that its video streaming service would launch in the US in November, spotlighting its blockbuster-making studios as it takes on powerhouse Netflix. Business • 12 Apr 19
Comcast concedes to Disney in war for Fox assets Comcast said it was dropping its $66 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's entertainment assets, but said it would still try to expand its international footprint by acquiring 61% of European broadcaster Sky. Business • 20 Jul 18
Comcast concedes to Disney in war for Fox assets Comcast said it was dropping its $66 billion bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's entertainment assets, but said it would still try to expand its international footprint by acquiring 61% of European broadcaster Sky. Business • 20 Jul 18
UK Takeover Panel sets £14 floor under Sky shares The UK Takeover Panel said today that Disney would need to make a minimum bid of £14 a share for Sky if it succeeds in buying Twenty-First Century Fox. Business • 13 Jul 18
UK Takeover Panel sets £14 floor under Sky shares The UK Takeover Panel said today that Disney would need to make a minimum bid of £14 a share for Sky if it succeeds in buying Twenty-First Century Fox. Business • 13 Jul 18
Walt Disney raises bid for Fox assets to $71.3 billion Walt Disney today raised its bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's assets to $71.3 billion, sweetening its offer with cash as it looks to scuttle Comcast's $65 billion offer last week. Business • 20 Jun 18
Walt Disney raises bid for Fox assets to $71.3 billion Walt Disney today raised its bid for Twenty-First Century Fox's assets to $71.3 billion, sweetening its offer with cash as it looks to scuttle Comcast's $65 billion offer last week. Business • 20 Jun 18
Netflix's stock market value eclipses Disney Netflix's stock market value ballooned to a record $153 billion yesterday and eclipsed Walt Disney for the first time, making it the world's most valuable entertainment company. Business • 25 May 18
Netflix's stock market value eclipses Disney Netflix's stock market value ballooned to a record $153 billion yesterday and eclipsed Walt Disney for the first time, making it the world's most valuable entertainment company. Business • 25 May 18
Comcast prepares all-cash bid to buy 21st Century Fox US cable operator Comcast is reportedly asking investment banks to increase a bridge financing facility by as much as $60 billion so it can make an all-cash offer for the media assets that Twenty-First Century Fox has agreed to sell to Walt Disney for $52 billion. Business • 08 May 18
Comcast prepares all-cash bid to buy 21st Century Fox US cable operator Comcast is reportedly asking investment banks to increase a bridge financing facility by as much as $60 billion so it can make an all-cash offer for the media assets that Twenty-First Century Fox has agreed to sell to Walt Disney for $52 billion. Business • 08 May 18
Fox aims to win bid approval by extending Sky guarantee Twenty-First Century Fox has strengthened its offer to protect the independence of Sky's loss-making news channel to try to overcome regulatory concerns about Fox's takeover of the parent company. Business • 20 Feb 18
Fox aims to win bid approval by extending Sky guarantee Twenty-First Century Fox has strengthened its offer to protect the independence of Sky's loss-making news channel to try to overcome regulatory concerns about Fox's takeover of the parent company. Business • 20 Feb 18
Disney animation chief on leave over 'unwanted hugs' Disney animation chief John Lasseter has said he is taking a six-month leave of absence after acknowledging in an internal memo making staff feel "disrespected or uncomfortable" with unwanted hugs. World • 22 Nov 17
Disney animation chief on leave over 'unwanted hugs' Disney animation chief John Lasseter has said he is taking a six-month leave of absence after acknowledging in an internal memo making staff feel "disrespected or uncomfortable" with unwanted hugs. World • 22 Nov 17
Fox held talks to sell most of company to Disney Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox has held talks to sell most of its film and television assets to Walt Disney Co, CNBC reported last night. Business • 07 Nov 17
Fox held talks to sell most of company to Disney Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox has held talks to sell most of its film and television assets to Walt Disney Co, CNBC reported last night. Business • 07 Nov 17
Iger 'open' to staying CEO as Disney earnings drop Disney last night reported lower first-quarter earnings due partly to tough comparisons with last year's "Star Wars" blockbuster, as chief executive Robert Iger said he was willing to stay on. Business • 09 Feb 17
Iger 'open' to staying CEO as Disney earnings drop Disney last night reported lower first-quarter earnings due partly to tough comparisons with last year's "Star Wars" blockbuster, as chief executive Robert Iger said he was willing to stay on. Business • 09 Feb 17
Disney Studios enjoying highest ever revenues Walt Disney Studios is celebrating its biggest ever year at the global box office after posting $5.9 billion in ticket sales during the first 10 months of 2016. Business • 02 Nov 16
Disney Studios enjoying highest ever revenues Walt Disney Studios is celebrating its biggest ever year at the global box office after posting $5.9 billion in ticket sales during the first 10 months of 2016. Business • 02 Nov 16
Twitter plunges as buyout hopes fade Twitter shares went into a tailspin on Wall Street last night as hopes faded for a buyout for the struggling social network. Business • 07 Oct 16
Twitter plunges as buyout hopes fade Twitter shares went into a tailspin on Wall Street last night as hopes faded for a buyout for the struggling social network. Business • 07 Oct 16
Disney, Microsoft among possible Twitter suitors Walt Disney and Microsoft have joined a list of potential suitors for Twitter, according to media reports. Business • 04 Oct 16
Disney, Microsoft among possible Twitter suitors Walt Disney and Microsoft have joined a list of potential suitors for Twitter, according to media reports. Business • 04 Oct 16
Walt Disney profit beats analysts' estimates Walt Disney’s quarterly profit and revenue beat analysts' estimates fuelled by movie studio hits, and the media company said it was taking a stake in a streaming video technology company. Business • 10 Aug 16
Walt Disney profit beats analysts' estimates Walt Disney’s quarterly profit and revenue beat analysts' estimates fuelled by movie studio hits, and the media company said it was taking a stake in a streaming video technology company. Business • 10 Aug 16
Hasbro sees strong sales of Star Wars, princesses Hasbro, the second biggest US toymaker, has today reported better than expected quarterly profit and revenue. Business • 18 Apr 16
Hasbro sees strong sales of Star Wars, princesses Hasbro, the second biggest US toymaker, has today reported better than expected quarterly profit and revenue. Business • 18 Apr 16
Star Wars praise awakens the Force in Disney & EA Early praise for the newest installment of "Star Wars" gave a boost to shares of Walt Disney and Electronic Arts, which recently launched a videogame based on the hugely popular space saga. Business • 16 Dec 15
Star Wars praise awakens the Force in Disney & EA Early praise for the newest installment of "Star Wars" gave a boost to shares of Walt Disney and Electronic Arts, which recently launched a videogame based on the hugely popular space saga. Business • 16 Dec 15
Disney misses revenue forecast despite profit rise The Walt Disney Company has lowered profit guidance for its cable networks unit and reported quarterly revenue slightly below Wall Street forecasts, sending its shares down 6%. Business • 05 Aug 15
Disney misses revenue forecast despite profit rise The Walt Disney Company has lowered profit guidance for its cable networks unit and reported quarterly revenue slightly below Wall Street forecasts, sending its shares down 6%. Business • 05 Aug 15
Disney revenue beats with lift from theme parks Walt Disney's quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations, helped by increased spending by visitors at its theme parks and higher ad sales and affiliate fees in its media networks business. Business • 05 May 15
Disney revenue beats with lift from theme parks Walt Disney's quarterly revenue beat analysts' expectations, helped by increased spending by visitors at its theme parks and higher ad sales and affiliate fees in its media networks business. Business • 05 May 15
New Luxleaks reveal Disney, Koch tax deals Walt Disney, commodities group Koch Industries and other companies agreed deals in Luxembourg that could have delivered huge tax savings, a group of investigative journalists has reported. Business • 10 Dec 14
New Luxleaks reveal Disney, Koch tax deals Walt Disney, commodities group Koch Industries and other companies agreed deals in Luxembourg that could have delivered huge tax savings, a group of investigative journalists has reported. Business • 10 Dec 14
Twitter founder Dorsey added to Disney's board The Walt Disney Company has added Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey to its board of directors. Business • 24 Dec 13
Twitter founder Dorsey added to Disney's board The Walt Disney Company has added Twitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey to its board of directors. Business • 24 Dec 13
Disney to buy Lucasfilm for $4bn Disney is paying $4.05bn to buy Lucasfilm Ltd, the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. News • 31 Oct 12
Disney to buy Lucasfilm for $4bn Disney is paying $4.05bn to buy Lucasfilm Ltd, the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. News • 31 Oct 12
'Avengers' helps Disney smash Q3 profit forecast The success of "The Avengers" and an enthusiastic response to the revamp of Disneyland's California Adventure theme park helped the Walt Disney corporation reap a better than expected Q3 profit. Business • 08 Aug 12
'Avengers' helps Disney smash Q3 profit forecast The success of "The Avengers" and an enthusiastic response to the revamp of Disneyland's California Adventure theme park helped the Walt Disney corporation reap a better than expected Q3 profit. Business • 08 Aug 12
