Remember last week when I suggested that Pixar was a good buy prior to the release of its 3Q profit numbers. Well now I’m not alone. They’re setting a target price $15 above current levels too. ( great hand drawn promotional poster of The Incredibles from Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy).)
Deaths at a Disney themepark are really very very rare. They are almost always caused by a guest doing something they weren’t supposed to do (walk on the monorail beam, stand up in the Matterhorn, stay on Tom Sawyer Island overnight, etc) or by a cast member having an accident. So it was with terrible… Read More »Famous Dog killed by float, Disney fined.
I missed this over the weekend. Disneyland Security has approved a new contract. It’s not for as long as they wanted. But hey, it’s a contract.
Disney Stock dropped today despite good numbers and an optimistic outlook from the company. Stock analysts must be seeing something the company isn’t. Lot’s of interesting numbers here.
I know what you’re thinking. Where can I see more pictures of that starlett Lindsay Lohan with her cell phone. Well, wait. I have found the site for you. I’m not sure if this qualifies as disturbing or not.
This article in USAToday nicely sums up why Disney and Pixar are likely to hook up again. Also covered is a similar situation with Miramax. Yes, having the talent to produce good films is important. But almost as important is control of the film library. Disney makes huge profits every year with spinoffs, sequels, and… Read More »Overdue charges at the Film Library
In an interview with WESH TV Michael Chartrand talks about his return to work after being acquitted of Molestation charges. Sunday, he had another pleasant experience — he returned to Walt Disney World, where he was greeted by friends, co-workers and park visitors. The article mentions new procedures for the walk around characters as a… Read More »Tigger Greeted by Guests
Disney announced their 3rd quarter earnings report last night (you can listen to it here) and seemed generally optimistic about the future. The New York Times isn’t so sure. But CNNMoney Magazine thinks that Eisner has managed to steady his rocking ship and is poised for some growth. Of course, SaveDisney.com’s Roy E. Disney and… Read More »3rd quarter roundup