Walt Disney Co is ramping up its first major push to promote the "Star Wars" franchise it purchased from George Lucas in 2012, blitzing consumers this year with a mobile game, animated TV show and an expanded line of toys and clothes.
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New Luxembourg leaks reveal Disney, Koch Industries tax deals
Tax deals that entertainment firm Walt Disney Co, commodities group Koch Industries and others agreed with the Luxembourg authorities were revealed on Tuesday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).
CBS, Dish reach deal after CBS pulls programming
U.S. broadcasting companies CBS Corp and Dish Network Corp reached a multiyear deal on Saturday with CBS agreeing to continue to deliver its programs to Dish's 14 million subscribers.
Hasbro board votes to exit DreamWorks merger talks
Merger talks between Hasbro Inc and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc formally ended on Monday morning, when the toy company's board voted to walk away, according to a person with knowledge of the board's actions.
Top Movies and their Billion Sales of Merchandise: Walt Disney Films Prove their Undying Market Impact
Toy industry and movie industry are partners in conquering the market of avid fans, greatly promoting to create billion worth of merchandise sales. In this article, this business tandem is exemplified with the list of movies that sold the most merchandise, with Walt Disney films covering the whole list.
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The fight between Pay-television companies and major US broadcasters, and TV over Internet startup Aereo would most likely see intervention from the US government, according to a report on Investors Business Daily today.
Disney reported increase in the company's third quarter earnings due to media networks, parks and resorts' stronger performance.
Ora.TV purchases Stick Figure Productions for an undisclosed amount. Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Ora TV has purchased television production company Stick Figure Productions.
