Walt Disney Company to restructure digital assets

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 14:23

The Walt Disney Company India on Thursday said it will restructure its digital assets under 'DisneyUTV Digital' to drive growth in segments like mobile, online and interactive TV.

`Hocus Pocus` sequel on cards?

Last Updated: Sunday, July 8, 2012, 08:57

If reports are to be believed, Walt Disney studios is planning to develop a sequel to 1993 Halloween-themed comedy ‘Hocus Pocus’.

Disney brings ‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ to life on screen

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 15:03

The Walt Disney Company is bringing the sketches of ‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ to life by animating them, 85 years after they were drawn.

Disney to ban junk food ads on programmes for kids

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 20:58

Disney has announced it will become the first major media company to ban junk-food advertising on its TV shows.

Alan Horn named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios

Last Updated: Friday, June 1, 2012, 20:58

The Walt Disney Company has roped in Alan Horn as the Chairman of its unit, The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney to retool exhibit featuring obese villains after complaints

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 20:05

Walt Disney World has shut down its latest Epcot exhibit and is retooling the attraction.

Disney acquires Screwvala, Unilazer & Unilazer HK stake in UTV

Last Updated: Friday, February 3, 2012, 14:46

Media and entertainment firm UTV Software Communications today said Rohinton Screwvala, Unilazer and Unilazer HK have sold all their shares in the company to The Walt Disney Company (South East Asia) Pte Ltd (TWDC SEA) for an undisclosed amount.

Disney to pay up to 1,100 rupees/share to delist UTV

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 10:04

Walt Disney Co, which owns a controlling stake in UTV Software Communications Ltd, will acquire the latter's shares at or below 1,100 rupees, according to a public announcement in a newspaper.

Walt Disney to acquire controlling stake in UTV

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 13:28

Walt Disney Co on Tuesday announced that it will take a controlling interest in India's leading television producer, UTV and delist them from all bourses.

Disney to launch delisting offer for UTV Software on Jan 16

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 14:59

US-based Walt Disney will launch an offer for delisting shares of media and entertainment firm UTV Software Communications from Indian bourses on January 16 next year.

RIL in talks with media firms to source telecom content

Last Updated: Monday, October 10, 2011, 21:15

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is holding talks with a host of media and entertainment firms, including Walt Disney's Indian venture UTV Software, to acquire content for its upcoming telecom venture, sources said.

Disney's Iger to leave CEO post in 2015

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 09:43

Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger will step down as CEO in March 2015 after nearly a decade at the helm, setting in motion a succession plan for the largest US media and entertainment company.