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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.

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Disney (DIS) has now outperformed expectations in two of its last three quarters on earnings.

Disney Beats Q2 Estimates, Stock Trades Down

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Walt Disney (DIS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.08 per share a year ago.

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The Disney Plus ad-free tier currently costs $11 a month.

Disney Will Raise Price on Ad-Free Service and Remove Titles

The Walt Disney Company. (NYSE:DIS ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 10, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Alexia Quadrani - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Robert Iger - Chief Executive Officer Christine McCarthy - Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Swinburne - Morgan Stanley Phil Cusick - JPMorgan Michael Nathanson - MoffettNathanson Jessica Reif Ehrlich - BofA Securities Kannan Venkateshwar - Barclays Michael Morris - Guggenheim Doug Mitchelson - Credit Suisse Operator Good day and welcome to The Walt Disney Company's Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call.

The Walt Disney Company. (DIS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Disney jolted investors with record subscriber loss following a price increase at its streaming business in the second quarter—showing the trade-off between growth and profits.

Disney Makes Tough but Necessary Choices on Streaming

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is trading down in extended hours after reporting a decline in the number of subscribers on its flagship streaming platform in Q2. Disney stock down despite lower DTC loss Disney+ lost 4.0 million subscribers to end the second financial quarter with 157.8 million subscribers – well below 163.

Disney Q2 earnings: is CEO Iger warming up to own 100% of Hulu?

Disney's loss of 4 million subscribers during the first three months of the year cements the end of the streaming wars.

The streaming wars are over, and it's time for media to figure out what's next

The company will offer the new option by the end of the year.

Disney to Launch a Single Streaming App With Disney Plus and Hulu Content

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Disney CEO Bob Iger has changed strategic course on Hulu, revealing that “cordial” and “constructive” discussions have started with Comcast about Disney acquiring its one-third stake in the streaming service.

Disney's Bob Iger Reveals “Cordial” And “Constructive” Talks Have Started With Comcast About Buying Out Its Hulu Stake

Disney isn't the only business in Florida that operates within a special district, CEO Bob Iger said.

Iger hammers Florida 'retaliation' on Disney's earnings call

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide, while Disney's recent animated offerings have struggled at the box office.

Disney CEO Bob Iger praises rival Universal's 'Super Mario Bros. Movie'

In a significant move made by Disney, the company announced Wednesday that U.S. customers are getting a new app that combines Disney+ and Hulu content. During Disney's quarterly results, CEO Bob Iger revealed that later this year the company will launch a single app for its two top streaming services.

Disney set to combine Disney+ and Hulu into one app later this year

Walt Disney Co. will put Hulu content on its Disney+ streaming service in the U.S. and increase the cost of ad-free Disney+ subscriptions this year, Chief Executive Robert Iger announced Tuesday.

Disney to put Hulu content on Disney+, increase price of ad-free streaming again this year

Disney will be yanking some content from streaming as it rethinks its costs and strategy, and is looking at a content impairment charge of $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion as it does.

Disney Pulling Some Content Off Streaming In Strategic Rethink

Disney reported a drop in adjusted quarterly profits, even as it trimmed losses on its streaming business and reported stronger profits from its theme parks.

Disney trims streaming losses

A price increase and reduced marketing expenses helped improve the performance of the streaming unit, which ended the quarter with an operating loss of $659 million.

Disney cuts streaming losses in Q2, while theme parks boost results

Disney is rolling out a single streaming app, featuring programming from Hulu and Disney+, by the end of this year. CEO Bob Iger announced the move during the company's fiscal second quarter earnings call, calling it a “logical progression of our DTC offerings.

Disney+ And Hulu To Combine Into One App By Year's End, Bob Iger Says

Disney+ will add content from Hulu to create a “one-app experience,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said. Standalone options for all of the company's streaming platforms will remain, he added.

Disney to add Hulu content to Disney+ app, raise price for ad-free service

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) saw its streaming losses narrow in its fiscal 2Q as price increases offset subscriber losses. The company stated that adjusted diluted earnings for the fiscal 2Q 2023, which ended in March, stood at $0.93 per share, down 14% from the same period last year, aligning with Wall Street forecasts.

Disney's streaming losses narrow in fiscal 2Q as price increases offset subscriber decline

Walt Disney Co. shares declined in late trading Wednesday following an earnings report that showed Disney+ subscribers declining in recent months, as executives seek to cut losses in the streaming business.

Disney stock falls as Disney+ subscribers decline amid push to lose less money in streaming

Disney (NYSE: DIS ) just reported fiscal second quarter results. Disney posted earnings per share of 93 cents.

DIS Stock Earnings: Disney Meets EPS, Beats Revenue Estimates

As Disney approaches its third round of expected layoffs and deals with production delays due to the ongoing writers strike, the company delivered more bad news to investors. Its flagship streaming service, Disney+, lost a whopping four million subscribers in Q2 2023, bringing the total to 157.8 million subscribers, compared to 161.

Disney+ loses subscribers for second quarter in a row, drops 4M subs

The entertainment conglomerate lost four million subscribers for Disney+ last quarter while raking in $2 billion in profits from its theme parks.

Disney Earnings: Stock Slips As Disney+ Bleeds Millions Of Subscribers

Walt Disney Co reduced losses in its streaming media unit by more than $400 million from the prior quarter, the company said on Wednesday as it reported earnings in line with Wall Street expectations.

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