KidsCo has appointed Kimberly Huttenstine as its Distribution Director. Huttenstine will focus on exploring and developing opportunities in the Nordic market, assisting the existing team with European opportunities, as well as identifying and developing opportunities in Latin America. She joins KidsCo from The Walt Disney Company where she was Senior Manager for six years, working to negotiate content distribution agreements across Europe. … [Read more...] about New Distribution Director at KidsCo
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No go for Hulu
Hulu, the US catch-up TV portal is no longer up for sale. In a joint statement from its owners News Corp., Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company and the Hulu senior management team, the company said the sale process had been terminated. “Our focus now rests solely on ensuring that our efforts as owners contribute in a meaningful way to the exciting future that lies ahead for Hulu.” The partners said they looked forward to working together towards greater success. … [Read more...] about No go for Hulu
The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
Mumbai - The Walt Disney Company in India officially announced its first locally developed studio project aimed specifically at Southern audiences, a yet to be named epic fantasy adventure, scheduled for release in January 2011. The film, which commenced production in November 2009, features a host of leading local talent. A fantasy adventure film set in the fictitious teardrop shaped land of Sangarashtra, the film explores the inseparable bond between man and the myths that remain relevant even … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company India announces first studio production for Southern
Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
Burbank/ Shanghai - The Walt Disney Company in China has announced the start of production on its third local co-production project in jtwo years, Disney High School Musical: China. Working with local partners Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, the movie is planned for cinematic release in summer 2010. Under development for over a year, and created uniquely for Chinese audiences, Disney High School Musical: China is being filmed in Shanghai and features six new … [Read more...] about ‘Disney High School Musical: China’ for summer 2010 release
The Walt Disney Company receives approval for Shanghai theme park project
Burbank, Calif. - The Walt Disney Company announced that the Project Application Report (PAR) for a Disney theme park in the Pudong district of Shanghai has received approval from the relevant authorities of the central government of China. "China is one of the most dynamic, exciting and important countries in the world, and this approval marks a very significant milestone for The Walt Disney Company in mainland China," said Robert A. Iger, president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The PAR … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company receives approval for Shanghai theme park project
