All Walt Disney articles – Page 40
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NewsGermany holds key to overseas box office weekend
Toy Story 3 is expected to cross $400m this weekend but will face a strong challenge from Inception for the overseas box office crown.
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NewsDisney expands horizons with acquisition of social gaming developer Playdom
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire online social gaming company Playdom Inc as it develops its digital gaming portfolio and uncovers new channels to reach consumers.
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NewsToy Story 3 trumps Inception with $62m overseas weekend
An estimated $62m weekend haul propelled Toy Story 3 to $351m overseas and while it is stretching it to say the animation’s prospects could reach infinity and beyond, at this pace a long and prosperous life looks guaranteed.
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Disney licenses package to VOD outfit Picturebox in Poland
VOD subscription service PictureBox has acquired the on-demand rights in Poland to more than 30 films from The Walt Disney Company EMEA.
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Disney sets January 2011 date for Miramax thriller
Disney has set a January 21, 2011, domestic release date for the thriller Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark, one of several titles left on the Miramax slate.
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NewsToy Story 3 retains international crown on $36.1m
Toy Story 3 ruled the international market for the second straight weekend as an estimated $36.1m from 6,278 from 32 territories boosted Pixar’s latest gem to an even $100m.
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NewsToys too strong for Grown Ups with $59m number one hold
Toy Story 3 added an estimated $59m in North America to sweep past $200m in its second weekend as it held on to pole position despite a spirited launch by Sony’s comedy Grown Ups.
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NewsToy Story 3 aims for infinity and beyond after $109m lift-off
Toy Story 3 blew away the opposition thanks to a superb $109m estimated launch in the US through Buena Vista that set a new opening record for a Pixar release.
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NewsToy Story 3 charms overseas market with $44.8m launch
Toy Story 3 soared to the top of the international charts, just as it did in North America, thanks to an estimated $44.8m launch weekend from 4,787 theatres in 35 territories.
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NewsTitans vanquishes Alice to stay top overseas on $33.5m
Clash Of The Titans ruled the roost yet again and edged out Alice In Wonderland thanks to a $33.5m confirmed weekend haul that boosted the running total to $242.6m.
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NewsWalt Disney Studios greenlights second Monsters, Inc
Disney has greenlit a second Monsters, Inc film and will release it in North America on November 16, 2012.
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NewsClash surges past $200m as weekend approaches
Warner Bros Pictures International’s giant heads into the fourth weekend as favourite to stay on top.
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MT Carney named Disney marketing president
Walt Disney Studios chairman Rich Ross has given Scottish media executive MT Carney the top marketing job at Disney, the studio confirmed today [21].
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NewsWBPI reports higher $55.3m overseas weekend for Clash
Clash Of The Titans held on to pole position at the box office and grossed $55.3m at the weekend as Warner Bros Pictures International (WBPI) confirmed results were almost $2m higher than initial weekend estimates.
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NewsTitans overseas favourite despite Date Night onslaught
Clash Of The Titans heads into a strong second weekend as the favourite to retain its overseas crown despite a wide launch for Fox’s action comedy Date Night (pictured).
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NewsTitans slays Dragon, Alice with $45m overseas launch
Clash Of The Titans prevailed overseas to slay PPI’s dragon and reigning champion Alice In Wonderland thanks to an estimated $45m initial launch through Warner Bros Pictures International (WBPI).
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NewsAlice, Dragon face 3D clash with Warner Bros titan
An intriguing three-way battle unfolds this weekend as an unprecedented 3D crush sees current overseas champion Alice In Wonderland take on newcomer Clash Of The Titans and How To Train Your Dragon.
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NewsDisney looks to Alice to rule overseas for third weekend
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland is expected to hold on to the overseas crown for the third successive weekend and should have little trouble racing toward the $285m mark.
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NewsAlice eases past $200m with $76m overseas weekend
Alice In Wonderland produced a mighty second weekend to stay atop the international chart as an estimated $76m boosted the running total to $221m after two weekends.
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NewsAlice is first release of 2010 to cross $200m in North America
Alice In Wonderland held on to the number one spot in North America and swept past $200m as $62.7m raised the early running total to $209.3m.