Archive for the ‘Other News’ Category

Walt Disney Co. is shutting down most of its ESPN Zone stores. Full story

An ever-growing array of exclusive benefits for members of D23, Disney's official fan club, now includes a special, limited-time offer from Adventures by Disney, which is offering $200* per person off of select vacations. Full story

Disney/ABC TV Group is shutting down decade-old cable channel SoapNet to make room for a new kids channel. Full story

Linkletter died at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles, said his son-in-law, Art Hershey, the husband of Sharon Linkletter. Full story

In the wake of Tim Burton's hugely successful 3D version of Alice in Wonderland, Disney has paid a seven-figure sum for the rights to a new screenplay based on the classic tale of a serving girl who wows a prince with the help of her fairy godmother. Full story

Disney Store is poised to redefine children's retail, launching a magical new store design in major markets across the United States and Europe this summer. Full story

Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Toy Story 3: The Video Game for the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system. Full story

Studios chairman Rich Ross said Disney's Pixar division is creating a sequel to "Monsters Inc." that will hit theaters in November 2012. Full story

Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday named MT Carney as president of marketing for the Walt Disney Studios. Full story

The Walt Disney Co. says it is closing its Nashville recording label, Lyric Street Records. Full story