Topic: Disney
Pixar campus has tree dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs
2013/11/04, 04:04 pm
A tree at the corporate headquarters of Disney's Pixar has been dedicated to Steve Jobs, co-founder of the animation studio as well as Apple.
Lodsys lawsuit targets Disney over 'Where's My Water?' iPhone app
2013/03/04, 02:04 pm
Lodsys' two-year campaign to secure licensing fees from iOS app developers took another turn today as the holdings company targeted entertainment giant Disney, alleging patent infringement in Disney's apps, including the popular "Where's My Water?"
Disney's ABC reportedly working on live streaming TV app
2013/19/03, 01:03 pm
Walt Disney Co. is said to be working on a new live streaming television app for its broadcast network ABC that will make content available to cable and satellite subscribers.
Walt Disney World pilot test replaces turnstiles with Apple's iPod touch
2013/05/03, 08:03 am
Family vacation mecca Walt Disney World is in the midst of a trial program that has replaced old-fashioned turnstiles with employees toting Apple's iPod touch for a more personal, friendly ticketing system.
Disney announces 'Infinity' game for consoles, Apple's iOS
2013/15/01, 05:01 pm
Disney on Tuesday announced the next generation of its interactive offerings: Disney Infinity, a gaming initiative that pairs popular Disney properties with both structured and open gameplay elements, coming to Apple's iOS platform.
Disney CEO buys $1 million worth of Apple stock
2012/21/11, 11:11 am
Bob Iger, chief executive of Disney and a member of Apple's board of directors, recently purchased $1 million worth of shares in Apple, signaling he is bullish in the wake of the stock's recent losses.
Apple, Disney working to bring WatchESPN app to Apple TV
2012/15/05, 02:05 pm
Apple is currently in talks with Disney to bring the WatchESPN application, currently found on iPhone and iPad, to its Apple TV set-top box.
Apple's iPad being used for Disney World's new Fastpass ride ticketing
2012/03/05, 04:05 pm
The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida began using Apple's iPad this week to enhance its FastPass ride ticketing system at the Magic Kingdom theme park.
Disney's new 'John Carter' film dedicated to Steve Jobs
2012/28/02, 09:02 pm
Walt Disney Pictures' soon-to-be-released film "John Carter," directed by Pixar's Andrew Stanton, is dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs because Stanton didn't want too much time to pass without giving him "permanent acknowledgment."
ABC offers glimpse at 'Nightline' special 'iFactory: Inside Apple'
2012/20/02, 09:02 am
ABC has offered a preview of its forthcoming special "iFactory: Inside Apple," which will offer an examination of the working conditions inside the factories of Apple partner Foxconn.
Apple jumps 9 spots to become 8th most valuable brand in the world
2012/16/01, 08:01 am
Apple was ranked the eighth most valuable brand of the world in 2011, with an estimated total value of $33.49 billion, making it bigger than Disney, Mercedes-Benz and Budweiser.
Disney CEO buys $1M of Apple stock after joining board of directors
2011/30/11, 08:11 pm
New Apple board member and Disney CEO Bob Iger has purchased $1 million in Apple stock, according to a new securities filing.
Steve Jobs' wife to manage $4.6 billion trust of Disney shares
2011/23/11, 08:11 pm
Laurene Powell, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, will manage a $4.6 billion trust containing the 138 million shares of the Walt Disney Co. that Jobs acquired when he sold Pixar in 2006.
Google steps up competition with iTunes, adds Disney movies to YouTube
2011/23/11, 03:11 pm
Stepping up its competition against Apple's iTunes, Google on Wednesday added hundreds of movies from Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks to rent on YouTube, including the Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises.
Disney CEO receives $84K in shares for joining Apple board
2011/18/11, 10:11 am
Upon joining Apple's board of directors this week, Disney Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Iger received more than $84,000 in stock, new filings reveal.
Disney bets on iOS App Store games to return interactive unit to profitability
2011/22/09, 03:09 pm
After losing millions of dollars trying to produce console games for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, Disney is betting on Apple's low cost app market to become profitable and create new characters capable of driving sales of movies and merchandise.
Steve Jobs expected to remain on Disney Board after resigning as Apple boss
2011/25/08, 01:08 am
According to a person familiar with the matter, Steve Jobs will remain on the board of directors of Walt Disney Co. even after resigning as CEO from Apple.
Apple ranked world's most valuable brand at $153 billion
2011/09/05, 08:05 am
A new survey ranks Apple as the world's most valuable brand, worth an estimated $153 billion, beating mainstays like Coca-Cola, BMW and Disney, as well as tech rival and the previous No. 1 company, Google.
Priceline founder targets Apple's iPad in second patent lawsuit
2011/26/04, 11:04 am
Walker Digital, founder of travel site Priceline.com, has filed its second patent infringement suit against Apple, taking aim at the iPad and a digital media application available for download on its App Store.
Despite opposition, Apple CEO Steve Jobs re-elected to Disney's board
2011/23/03, 01:03 pm
Investors in the Walt Disney Co. voted to re-elect Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs to the company's board of directors on Wednesday, going against the advisement of a prominent federation of labor unions.

