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1. Now, Mickey Mao.

Author

Turner, Richard and Brown, Corie

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL economic relations
Abstract

Reports on the warning which China issued to Walt Disney Company regarding the company's backing of the motion picture `Kundun,' about the deposed Tibetan Dalai Lama. Why Walt Disney and other film studios are trying to expand into China; Why Disney has more at stake than any other studio seeking to establish themselves in China's marketplace; How Disney has responded to the warning; The history of director Martin Scorsese's attempts to get the film made.

Published
1996

2. Disney and GE intensify talks on sale of NBC, but firms disagree on price.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*MERGERS & acquisitions
Abstract

Reports on negotiations between Walt Disney Co. and General Electric Co. (GE) over the possible purchase of NBC television network by Disney. Disagreement on price-related issues; Purchase offers of other parties interested in NBC; Negative business relations history of NBC and Disney.

Published
1994

3. Hi-Ya!

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*TELEVISION programs
Abstract

Discusses how the `Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' phenomena made Disney chairman Michael Eisner decide to spend $19 billion on Cap Cities/ABC in 1995. Eisner's parochial worldview; Background on Fox's franchise of the `Power Rangers'; Disney's previous efforts to produce ABC's entire Saturday morning line-up; Eisner's realization of the importance of getting Disney its own distribution network on television.

Published
1995

4. Whistle while you work.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
EISNER, Michael, 1942-, WALT Disney Enterprises Inc.
Abstract

Focuses on Walt Disney Co. chairman Michael Eisner's relationship with the media. Robert Sam Anson's portrayal of Eisner in his book `The Rules of the Magic'; Eisner's temperament and unwillingness to compromise; Dispute with Ken Auletta of `The New Yorker.'

Published
1995

5. A jungle out there.

Author

Rose, Frederick and Turner, Richard

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S software, *COMPUTER software
Abstract

Focuses on the implications of the glitches in Walt Disney Co.'s `The Lion King' CD-ROM on the advance of Hollywood in the software business. Information on the CD-ROM market; Problems in the Disney software; Comparison of Hollywood's software with the Silicon Valley software; Disney's strategy for its software business.

Published
1995

6. Disney weighs $5 billion offer for GE's NBC.

Author

Jensen, Elizabeth and Turner, Richard

Subjects
*MERGERS & acquisitions
Abstract

Discusses Walt Disney Co.'s offer to buy General Electric Co.'s NBC unit. Details of offer; Interest of other companies in NBC; Reasons behind Disney's choice of NBC; Information on talks between NBC Disney on joint programming venture; Resisting of acquisition of network in past by Disney Chairman Michael Eisner; Disney's problems; Consideration of corporate restructuring by Eisner; Financial positions of Disney and Time Warner.

Published
1994

7. Three Baby Bells, Disney may link up to market and deliver video programs.

Author

Cauley, Leslie and Turner, Richard

Subjects
AMERITECH Corp., SBC Communications Inc., BELLSOUTH Corp., WALT Disney Enterprises Inc.
Abstract

Reports on possible agreement between three Baby Bells and Walt Disney Co. to develop, market and deliver video programming to consumers. Name of the Bells; Role of Disney in the venture; Role of the Bells in the venture.

Published
1995

9. Disney hopes retreat is better part of public relations.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*BUSINESS relocation, *AMUSEMENT parks
Abstract

Analyses Walt Disney Co.'s decision to relocate its "Disney America" theme park for improving its public image. Details of opposition from historians, editorialists and local residents to the park, as reason for the decision; Discussion on search for new site; Problems in Disney business and allegations against it in recent years; Discouragement to the company's Walt Disney Imagineering division; Attractions of the planned park; List of Disney's main businesses.

Published
1994

10. Disney ends talks with GE for NBC unit.

Author

Turner, Richard

Subjects
*TELEVISION broadcasting
Abstract

Reports that United States firm Walt Disney Co. has discontinued its talks with General Electric Co. about its acquisition of the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) television network. Other companies interested in bidding for NBC; Disney's refusal to accept a minority ownership; Discussions between Time Warner and NBC.

Published
1994

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