Disney Moves to New Groove
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Walt Disney Co. has announced that it will reduce the costs of its animated feature films as part of a strategy to increase its motion picture profits. Disney, whose "Dinosaur" film cost $130 million to produce, only spend $100 million on the new "The Emperor's New Groove."
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Disney Studio chief resigns from unit after 18 months
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Walt Disney Co. Studios' chairman, Peter Schneider, has resigned from his post after 18 months on the job. Schneider was instrumental in reviving the company's animation operations.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Walt Disney nears deal to acquire Fox Family Channel
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Walt Disney Co. is near a deal to acquire Fox Family Worldwide Inc. The deal is valued at $3.2 billion (3.67 billion euros) and will include the assumption of $2.1 billion in debt.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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