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Lucasfilm, is an American film and television production company based in the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, California. The studio is best known for creating and producing the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises, as well as its leadership in developing special effects, sound and computer animation for film. Lucasfilm was founded by filmmaker George Lucas in 1971 in San Rafael, California; most of the company's operations were moved to San Francisco in 2005. The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 at a valuation of $4.06 billion.

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ESPN (originally an initialism for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is a U.S.-based global cable and satellite sports television channel owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture owned by The Walt Disney Company (80%) and Hearst Communications (20%). The company was founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen along with his son Scott Rasmussen and Ed Egan.

ESPN

The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American commercial broadcast television network that is a flagship property of Disney–ABC Television Group, a subsidiary of the Disney Media Networks division of The Walt Disney Company. The network is headquartered on Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street in Manhattan, New York City. There are additional major offices and production facilities elsewhere in New York City, as well as in Los Angeles and Burbank, California.

Marvel Studios, is a motion picture studio and is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, itself a wholly owned division of The Walt Disney Company, with film producer Kevin Feige serving as president. Previously, the studio was a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment until Disney reorganized the companies in August 2015.

Marvel Studios

A&E Networks (branded as A+E Networks) is a US media company that owns a group of television channels available via cable & satellite in the U.S. and abroad. A&E stands for Arts & Entertainment. The company is a joint venture with Hearst Communications and Disney–ABC Television Group, a unit of The Walt Disney Company.

A&E Networks

FUSION is a television cable and satellite news and satire channel owned by Fusion Media Group, an American multi-platform media company that is owned by Univision Communications, which relies in part on the resources of its parent company's news division, Noticias Univision. In addition to conventional television distribution, Fusion is also streamed online and on mobile platforms to subscribers of participating cable and satellite providers.

Fusion

Pixar, also referred to as Pixar Animation Studios, is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Pixar began in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Lucasfilm computer division, before its spin-out as a corporation in 1986, with funding by Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs, who became the majority shareholder. Disney purchased Pixar in 2006 at a valuation of $7.4 billion, a transaction that resulted in Jobs becoming Disney's largest single shareholder at the time. Pixar is best known for CGI-animated feature films created with RenderMan, Pixar's own implementation of the industry-standard RenderMan image-rendering application programming interface, used to generate high-quality images.

Pixar

Touchstone Pictures is an American film distribution label of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Previously, Touchstone operated as an active film production banner of Walt Disney Studios, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Established on February 15, 1984 by then-Disney CEO Ron W. Miller as Touchstone Films, similar to the defunct label Hollywood Pictures, it typically releases films targeted to adult audiences with more mature themes and darker tones than those released under the Disney name. Touchstone Pictures merely serves as a brand and not a distinct business operation, and does not exist as a separate company.

Touchstone Pictures

Hulu (stylized as hulu) is an American subscription video on demand service owned by Hulu LLC, a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company (through Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International)[7] (30%), 21st Century Fox (30%), Comcast (through NBCUniversal) (30%), and as of August 10, 2016, Time Warner (through Turner Broadcasting System) (10%). Through an acquisition announced in December 2017, Disney will acquire Fox's partial ownership, giving it a majority stake when the deal closes.

Hulu

The Walt Disney Co. engages in the business of international family entertainment and media enterprise. It owns and operates television and radio production, distribution and broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks, and hotels. It operates through the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The company was founded by Walter Elias Disney on October 16, 1923 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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Disney focuses on streaming growth and cost savings for profitability

Disney's strategic transformation aims to drive sustained growth and profitability through cost savings and a focus on core business segments.
The company's strong performance in key segments, successful content releases, and strategic partnerships position it well for future success.
While facing challenges in restructuring and content distribution, Disney is leveraging opportunities in streaming, brand strength, and content licensing for growth.
Overall, Disney's focus on core brands, content curation, and customer experience enhancement aligns with its vision for future success and profitability.

Disney focuses on streaming profitability and parks growth strategies

Disney is strategically aligning its businesses for sustained growth, focusing on cost-cutting, audience engagement, and profitability in streaming services. The company's strong financial performance, diverse content portfolio, and focus on innovation position it well for future success amidst industry challenges and opportunities.

Disney focuses on DTC growth and strategic partnerships for future

Disney's Q3 earnings call highlighted transformation efforts, strong DTC and Parks performance, and strategic initiatives for growth. Challenges in content sales and linear networks were acknowledged, with opportunities in partnerships and pricing strategies. Company prioritizes liquidity, profitability, and smart capital allocation.

Disney triples Q4 earnings, eyes streaming growth and cost efficiency

Disney's strong financial performance in Q4 and fiscal 2023, driven by growth in streaming and experiences businesses, sets the stage for continued success.
Efforts to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on core brands and franchises position Disney for long-term sustainability and growth.
Anticipated investments in experiences business and strategic priorities to transform ESPN into a digital sports platform highlight Disney's commitment to innovation and expansion.
Exploration of partnerships, cost-saving measures, and focus on content quality present avenues for Disney to capitalize on emerging opportunities and navigate challenges effectively.

Disney excels in Q1 with strong financials and strategic focus

Disney's Q1 2024 Earnings Call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic initiatives in digital sports and streaming, and a focus on enhancing content quality and subscriber growth. While facing challenges in a competitive landscape and potential cord-cutting impacts, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in gaming partnerships, direct-to-consumer expansion, and park investments.

Disney reports strong Q2 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Disney's Q2 performance was robust, with strong growth in adjusted EPS and profitability in streaming.
The company is strategically investing in content and cost efficiency while exploring new opportunities.
Challenges include content licensing decisions and replicating partnership success.
Overall, Disney remains focused on growth, shareholder returns, and a balanced content strategy.

Disney reports 2% revenue growth in Q3, streaming success highlighted

Disney's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted revenue growth driven by park IP and streaming success.
The company faces challenges in managing costs, content spending balance, and maximizing profitability.
Opportunities lie in capitalizing on streaming services, global park demand, and strategic partnerships.
Analysts' inquiries focused on Disney's financial outlook, pricing power, and growth strategies for key segments.

Disney reports robust Q4 results, focuses on streaming and Experiences growth

Disney's Q4 earnings call highlights strong performance across key segments, creative content offerings, and strategic investments. While facing challenges in certain areas, the company is focused on leveraging opportunities in streaming, DTC margins, and international expansion. Overall, Disney remains optimistic about its growth trajectory and future prospects.

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After enduring one of the worst years in its storied history, if not the worst year, the entertainment giant posted record-breaking numbers on Wall Street, leaping 10% in value in one single day, generating over $21 billion while creating a market capitalization of over $300 billion.

Wall Street Rewards Disney After Triumphant Investor Day Call - - Stock Sets New Records, Shatters Market Cap

Why Disney Stock Soared to a New All-Time High Today

In media, specifically in-home entertainment, there are the subscriptions — and then there are the extras on top of the subscriptions. Then there are the ancillary revenue streams on top of the extras on top of the subscriptions.

Disney+ Accelerates Streaming, Bundled Future Of Movies And Media

Apple

Disney stock rocketed higher after the company greatly increased its streaming subscriber forecast, and Apple is working on its own modem chips for its devices.

Dow Jones Slips as Disney Stock Soars, Apple Plans In-house Modem

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading firmly lower Friday afternoon but it would be worse were if not for shares of Walt Disney & Co. , which was on track for its best day since March 24, according to FactSet data. Disney's shares were currently up about 13%, or around $20 higher, which translates to a roughly 136-point contribution to the price-weighted Dow.

The Dow would likely be having its worst day in December if not for Disney's stock surge

Walt Disney Co.'s stock is surging toward yet another all-time high after the media giant impressed investors and analysts with its plans to dive even deeper into streaming.

The Ratings Game: Disney plans ‘content tsunami' that should make smaller streaming players quiver, analyst says

Disney (DIS) projected continued rapid growth for its Disney+ streaming service, buoyed by a flood of new content.

Disney (DIS) Investor Day 2020 Highlights

BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Walt Disney Records announces the pre-orders for Disney and Pixar's Soul Original Score vinyl album and Music From and Inspired by Soul vinyl album. The digital Soul Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and both vinyl albums are set for...

Walt Disney Records Announces Pre-Orders For Disney And Pixar's Soul Vinyl Albums

“We believe Disney's premium valuation is warranted, even compared to a group of dominant Internet companies,” says a new report from MoffettNathanson. Shares of the Walt Disney Company were trading at record highs on Friday after the entertainment giant unveiled a tidal wave of new movies and TV series and shared additional details about its broader strategic shift to streaming.

DANG! Disney stock seen in the same ballpark as tech giants Amazon, Netflix, and Google in analyst report

Despite a global pandemic that shuttered two crucial components of Disney's business - movie theaters and theme parks- the company is firing on all cylinders thanks to its well-timed pivot to streaming. With more than 86 million users subscribed to its Disney Plus platform as of early December, Disney managed to hit its 5-year target of 60 million to 90 million subscribers in its first year of launching the $6.99/month service.

Disney will surge 29% to street-high price target of $200 as streaming plans surprise to upside, Goldman Sachs says (DIS)

Disney shares are once again in record territory, bucking an overall selloff in the markets to rise 11% past $172 in early trading. The investor euphoria follows the company's four-plus-hour investor day, which featured plugs for 100 new film and TV titles coming to Disney+ as well as projections for 230 million to 260 million...

Disney Stock Bucks Market, Setting Another New High After Investor Day Bonanza

BofA Securities raised its price target on Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) after the Mouse's investor day presentation. The Disney Analyst: Jessica Reif Ehrlich maintains a Buy rating on Disney's stock with a price target lifted from $166 to $192.

BofA Lifts Disney Price Target After Investor Day, Says Direct-To-Consumer Audience Could Hit 350M

Disney's show of intellectual property force during Thursday's investor day illustrates how it's streaming strategy separates it from the competition.

Disney reminds the world it's executing streaming at a different level than competition

If it wasn't abundantly clear that content is king, especially in the Covid-19 era, Disney hammered that point home Thursday when it previewed dozens of new series and movies for its Disney+ streaming service. And d investors are loving it.

Disney stock hits all-time high thanks to streaming strength

Disney (DIS) forecasts 260 million subscribers for Disney+ streaming service by 2024 backed by content production efforts.

Disney (DIS) Forecasts 260M Subscribers for Disney+ by 2024

The company now expects 230 million to 260 million subscribers to Disney+ by 2024. 

Disney+ emerges as an early winner of streaming wars, expects up to 260 million subscribers by 2024

Disney's stock price took off like the Mandalorian's jetpack early Friday after the Mouse House laid out ambitious plans for its Disney+ streaming service.

Disney stock jumps after company reveals Disney+ subscription boom

The media giant is hitting new all-time highs after a blowout Investor Day presentation.

You're Going to Pay More for Disney+ Next Year -- and Like It

Raya and the Last Dragon will stream (for a price) the same day it hits big screens March 12. But the streaming release dates for Marvel movies like Black Widow remain a mystery.

Disney Plus to hike US price by $1, reveals new Marvel, Star Wars originals

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) management has hosted its investor day, and corporate leaders made it clear that Disney's streaming services growth will crush competition from Netflix, Apple, Amazon and HBO Max.

Disney+ Plans to Bury Netflix, Apple, Amazon and HBO

Disney stock surged as much as 9% in pre-market trading on Friday after the entertainment titan laid out a bullish growth plan for its video-streaming business during its virtual investor day on Thursday. The company intends to raise the monthly cost of Disney Plus in the US by a dollar to $7.99 in March, marking the platform's first price increase since launching in November 2019. It expects to reach a total of 230 million to 260 million global subscribers by 2024, roughly triple its 87 million subscribers as of December 2.

Disney surges 9% after forecasting it will triple Disney Plus subscribers by 2024

The management team at The Walt Disney Company announced a major change to its expectations for its streaming services. Based on data provided, the firm is unlocking tremendous value for shareholders and the party is only getting started.

The Walt Disney Company Discovers Buried Treasure

Three years from now, we'll probably still be talking about the content and the consequences.

Disney+ announcements are an 'earth-shaking' development in the streaming wars

Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy said the streaming service is on track to reach profitability in 2024.

Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+

Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) subscription-video-on-demand service Disney+ has hiked its subscription price by $1 in the United States, the company said in its investors day presentation, as first reported by the Verge. What Happened: The SVOD service will now cost $7.99 per month, with the increased price coming into effect on March 26, 2021.

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