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Disney

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.

Lucasfilm

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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Smokers aren't happy with the prohibition on in-park smoking, but it doesn't necessarily mean attendance will take a hit.

Will Disney World Take a Hit After Its Smoking Ban?

Netflix is growing faster and has more momentum than Disney, but don't dismiss the family entertainment giant's ability to close the gap here.

Better Buy: Disney vs Netflix

One thing we've learned in our years picking stocks is that it's not enough to find a company that's undervalued: a catalyst for the market to recognize the stock's true value must exist.

Disney: Too Many Positive Catalysts To Count For This Media Giant

Walt Disney's direct-to-consumer video service doesn't appear to pose much of a threat to Netflix in the U.S. Some 24% of Netflix members expect to subscribe to both services, a survey says.

Disney Video Service Poses Little Risk To Netflix In U.S.: Survey

Smoking and vaping will no longer be allowed inside Disney's U.S. theme parks starting May 1.

Disney Bans Smoking at Disney World and Disneyland

Starting May 1, Disney parkgoers in the U.S. will no longer be allowed to smoke or vape inside the company's theme parks.

Disney bans smoking, vaping at theme parks in California and Florida

Disney, Cintas, and Sturm, Ruger don't require an engineering degree to grasp.

3 Stocks Anyone Can Understand: Walt Disney

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SeaWorld Entertainment

Disney, Comcast, SeaWorld, and Merlin have shiny new attractions to unveil in Central Florida this year.

5 Dates Florida Theme Parks Will Be Watching in 2019

The expected completion of an acquisition, along with other catalysts, should provide further upward momentum for this stock in 2019.

Too Many Positive Catalysts To Count For Disney

Twenty-First Century Fox

Conclusion of the Twenty-First Century Fox deal is creating a great buying opportunity for both Fox as well as Disney.

Disney And Fox - Buy The Post Deal Dip

Apple

Netflix

Apple TV+ will be a game changer, but the tech giant may not be playing the same game as Netflix and Disney when it comes to premium streaming video.

It's Disney -- Not Apple -- That Netflix Has to Worry About Now

After more than a full year of regulatory reviews, Walt Disney Co, last week closed its acquisition of certain media assets owned by Fox Corp.

Imperial Capital Remains A Disney Bull Following Fox Closure

The company's latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry is on track to cross $1 billion in ticket sales.

Disney's "Captain Marvel" Shows Superheroes Aren't Slowing Down

The new seven-year deal makes ESPN+ the exclusive home of pay-per-view content from the mixed martial arts organization.

ESPN Is Betting Big on UFC to Grow Its Streaming Service

Hulu's Live TV service could be profitable because of its core business.

Hulu's Massive Advantage in Live TV Streaming

Disney's "Dumbo" hits theaters March 29. It is the first of four live-action remakes of Disney animated classics coming to the big screen this year and more than dozen already in the works.

'Dumbo' kicks off robust slate of Disney live-action remakes ahead of Disney+ launch

Bob Iger's $71 billion bet on Fox is all about getting investors to value Disney more like Netflix.

Disney's deal for Fox will be successful if it convinces investors to value it like Netflix

Thousands of layoffs are expected now that the deal has closed.

Read the memo Disney CEO Bob Iger sent to employees after closing the $71 billion Fox deal

An article argues that Disney, Walmart, or even AT&T would be ideal buyers of the streaming video pioneer. Don't wait up for the wedding invitation.

3 Companies That Won't Be Buying Roku: Disney

Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment business, putting "Cinderella," "The Simpsons," "Star Wars" and "Dr. Strange" under one corporate roof.

Disney closes $71 billion deal for Fox entertainment assets

Two big entertainment companies grab the spotlight during after-hours trading.

After-Hours News: Disney Prepares to Close on Fox Deal

Shares of the entertainment empire spun off New Fox, which began trading separately, before Disney takes over the rest of the company.

What Happened With Twenty-First Century Fox Today

The Fox deal closes shortly, giving Disney new ways to cash in through all of its operating segments.

Disney Is Ready to Be Crazy Like a Fox

Walt Disney Co. has been looking for something to do with its ESPN business for years, but now it seems the Mouse House landed a solid blow with its newest partnership.

Did Disney Score a TKO With Its ESPN-UFC Partnership?

Disney released its first official trailer for "Toy Story 4" Tuesday, teasing a life-changing journey for Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the toy gang.

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