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Disney talks up Marvel opportunities

Despite Disney trimming investment in high-end console projects, the firm’s CEO recognises that its newly-owned Marvel empire is well-suited to the Xbox 360 and PS3 audiences. CEO Bob Iger said yesterday that Disney Interactive would be very, very judicious” in how many high-end console projects it will green-light, focusing instead …

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Disney pledges closer movie ties

Disney Interactive has teamed up with the full Walt Disney business to promote upcoming movie tie-in The Princess and the Frog. The blockbuster animated movie is due for release this month, and has garnered much press attention for being a return to Disney’s classic 2D roots and featuring the firm’s …

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Disney completes Marvel buyout

Originally revealed back in August 2009, The Walt Disney Company has completed its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment. We’re thrilled to welcome to the Disney family the talented team at Marvel,” said Robert Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. We believe the creative and business potential of this …

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500 comics set for PSP Comic Store launch

Sony has revealed it hopes to have 500 comics ready for the launch of the PSP’s comic store. As stated in Sony’s European PlayStation blog, the platform holder will release comics from publishers 2000AD, Disney, IDW, Insomnia, iVerse, Marvel and Titan. And that they will ‘announce some more great publishers …

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Disney annual profit drops 25%

Disney has announced its full-year annual profit dropped 25 per cent in FY2009 – down to $3.3 billion. Full year revenues dipped four per cent to $36.1 billion the 12 months to October 3rd, down from $4.42 billion in fiscal 2008. The Interactive Media segment of the business – which …

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