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Muppets take the Web with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:02:51 GMT

NEW YORK -- Much like the Muppets took Manhattan, they have taken the Web. Since debuting last week, the Muppet parody of the classic music video of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been viewed more than 8.6 million times on YouTube.
Source: The Delaware News Journal

Muppets take the Web with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:50:33 GMT

The singing Muppets are back! 'Ode to Joy' as performed by The Muppets' Beaker. The Muppets rendition of rock group Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is a smash hit on YouTube. NEW YORK Much like the Muppets took Manhattan, they have taken the Web.
Source: CTV

Disney partner news boosts firm

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:08:42 GMT

SHANGHAI Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone Development Co rose the most in a month yesterday after its parent company was reported to be the major Chinese partner in the building of the Shanghai Disneyland theme park.
Source: Shanghai Daily

Comcast and G.E. Shares Get Boost from NBC Deal

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:57:03 GMT

Five years ago, Comcast’s stock was pummeled by investors angry over the cable giant’s hostile bid for the Walt Disney Company. Now, they appear happy about its takeover of NBC Universal.
Source: Dealbook

Muppets' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' becomes YouTube sensation

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:47:05 GMT

The video is the first to be posted on a new YouTube channel by the Muppets Studio the Walt Disney Company subsidiary formed in 2004 after the Jim Henson Company sold the franchise.
Source: New Kerala

Marvel, Disney set merger date

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:51:08 GMT

Marvel has announced the date of the final step towards making its merger with the Walt Disney Company official. On December 31, Marvel stockholders will meet to vote on the $4 billion (Ł2.4 billion) deal.
Source: Digital Spy

Shanghai Disneyland's Chinese partner named

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:20:08 GMT

The Shanghai Disneyland project has a partner, Shanghai Shendi Travel Resort & Development Co. Ltd. , a source close to the matter disclosed Wednesday. It will have a 57 percent stake in the Walt Disney Company in Shanghai.
Source: People's Daily Online

Muppets' Bohemian Rhapsody takes YouTube by storm

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:48:21 GMT

The Muppets have paid tribute to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody with a spot-on parody video.
Source: The Telegraph

Quoted in 'Disney Channels Worldwide names Carolina Lightcap as president'

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:44:27 GMT

said in Indian Television:

Gary is the creative force behind Disney Channel's success and some of The Walt Disney Company's most heralded and popular franchises including Hannah Montana and High School Musical. His unique vision helped define Disney Channel as a global leader in kid and family entertainment while fueling a content bonanza for other areas of our company.

Disney Store Unveils The Princess and the Frog Window

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:06:41 GMT

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:53:36 GMT

President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, arrives for a news conference at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, September 10, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:46:59 GMT

President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, addresses a news conference at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, September 10, 2009.