Sherwin Siy (one of the few people who actually was allowed to glance briefly at parts of the proposed ACTA treaty, though under strict NDA) has written about yet another letter sent by the entertainment industry to the government in support of ACTA. This letter includes pretty much everyone who benefits from abusing copyright laws and is afraid of the internet: Advertising Photographers of America...
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/business/media/05mickey.html After Mickey’s Makeover, Less Mr. Nice Guy By BROOKS BARNES November 4, 2009 LOS ANGELES — For decades, the Walt Disney Company has largely kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales. One false move and Disney...
The Xbox 360 gaming system, sold by the Microsoft Corporation, is being endorsed by the Jonas Brothers rock band in a campaign that appears in properties owned by the brothers' media partner, the Walt Disney Company. More on Microsoft
PlayStation®Network Video Delivery Service for Europe Now Available on PlayStation®3 and PSP™(PlayStation®Portable) More than 800 movies available, to rent or to own, at the click of a button - I have witnessed the future of home entertainment... it is the PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service!! LONDON, TODAY – 19th November 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE)...
(YouTube link) Mickey Mouse made his public debut in the cartoon Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928 -81 years ago! The character appeared in Plane Crazy a few months earlier, but the Walt Disney Company doesn’t count that because it was a silent film. Link
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group. The Walt Disney Company - California - Interest group - Disney - United States
Marvel Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday that shareholders of record as of Nov. 23 will be allowed to vote on The Walt Disney Co.'s offer to acquire the company. The previous record date was Oct. 30. The company has not set a date for the vote. Disney is... Marvel Entertainment - Walt Disney Company - Movies - Company - Arts
Atlanta, Georgia (CaymanMama.com) Googles YouTube will now reach a larger market after Spanish-language media company Univision Communications Inc announced Monday that it will now feature short and full-length programs on the popular online video site. The agreement between Univision and YouTube is one of revenue-sharing and will now allow for new and archive Hispanic programing, as well as programs...
For decades, the Walt Disney Company has kept Mickey Mouse frozen under glass, fearful that even the tiniest tinkering might tarnish the brand and upend his $5 billion or so in annual merchandise sales.
I'm all ready to travel to Liverpool tomorrow for my interview with the Walt Disney company. If all goes well, I'll be working for them for 9 weeks next summer in Florida. So if I get the job, and any of my stateside readers are in Florida next summer -- do keep an eye out! I'm really excited about working in the USA.
The Walt Disney Company has reported a drop in revenues and increased losses for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2009. The firm’s Interactive Media segment, which includes Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Online and mobile operations, saw revenues drop one per cent year-on-year to $712 million (£426m), while losses grew by 14 per cent to $295 million (£176m). read more
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