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An ode to the Hannah Montana business model

by Sarah Menendez
Mar 24, 2016
It's been #10YearsofHannahMontana. Here's how the show was a money-making machine for Miley Cyrus.
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The box office is just the beginning for Zootopia

by Adriene Hill
Mar 7, 2016
Disney's new animated blockbuster could spawn a revenue-topia
 Judy Hopps (L) and Nick Wilde characters pose during the Los Angeles premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Zootopia' on February 17, 2016 in Hollywood, California.
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ESPN takes another blow

by Molly Wood
Jan 15, 2016
Would you pay for an ESPN subscription?
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Hasbro beats Mattel for contract with Disney

by Molly Wood
Dec 31, 2015
Hasbro will now be taking over production of Disney princess dolls with $500 million contract.
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Disney summons the force for its largest expansion

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 28, 2015
The theme park is set to build a Star Wars attraction. Adios, Frontierland.
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Fusion is just one of Disney's woes

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 23, 2015
Some investors have punished Disney over its troubles. Others take the long view.
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Local Money: From Disneyworld to bio-tech, Orlando evolves

by Molly Wood
Dec 4, 2015
A trip to Orlando, Florida, a past and present hub for tech.
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Disney tries to solve its popularity problem

by Adriene Hill
Oct 5, 2015
The company may turn to peak pricing to cut down on crowds.
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Disney hones "Star Wars" strategy in China, Latin America

by Nova Safo
Sep 21, 2015
Disney is widening access to earlier "Star Wars" movies for international audiences.
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The merch is strong with this one

by Tracey Samuelson
Sep 3, 2015
Disney's 'Force Friday' is a huge promotion for a 'Star Wars' movie 3 months away.
Model Dante Carver and YouTuber Einshine introduce three new types of Star Wars figures during a live YouTube event for "Force Friday" in Tokyo on Thursday.
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