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Mansion Entertainment Group in Position to Re-align the Worldwide Family Entertainment Market With Mammoth New Theme Park & World Destination Resort Built by Classic Legendary Team of Former Disney Imagineers, Designers and Architects

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Mercredi, décembre 6, 2023
Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Theme Parks, Music, Atmos, Dolby Atmos, Attention, Television, Performing arts, MEG, American Public Television, Mansion, Walt Disney Imagineering, Family, Musical

United States-based Mansion Entertainment Group is on track to redefine the global market with a strategically planned execution encompassing every major area within the family entertainment industry including a landmark theme park and world destination resort being built in Oklahoma by a legendary classic team of former Disney Imagineers, Architects and Designers.

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  • United States-based Mansion Entertainment Group is on track to redefine the global market with a strategically planned execution encompassing every major area within the family entertainment industry including a landmark theme park and world destination resort being built in Oklahoma by a legendary classic team of former Disney Imagineers, Architects and Designers.
  • In addition, a groundbreaking new original animated musical motion picture is currently in production with a scheduled Christmas 2026 release.
  • The special was filmed before a live audience at the historic Mansion Theatre For The Performing Arts in Missouri.
  • With a focus upon creating a new realm for family entertainment worldwide, Mansion Entertainment Group is destined to realign the market returning to the core art of storytelling and creating memories that will last for generations.

The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 Per Share

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Jeudi, novembre 30, 2023
Sports, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, Theatre, Music, Vacation, Licensing (Entertainment), General Sports, Cruise, Electronic Games, Tourist Attractions, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Theme Parks, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Books, Growth, NYSE, The Walt Disney Company, Holding company, Management

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a cash dividend of $0.30 per share in respect of the second half of fiscal year 2023, payable January 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2023.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a cash dividend of $0.30 per share in respect of the second half of fiscal year 2023, payable January 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2023.
  • “This has been a year of important progress for The Walt Disney Company, defined by a strategic restructuring and a renewed focus on long-term growth,” said Mark Parker, Chairman of the Board.
  • “As Disney moves forward with its key strategic objectives, we are pleased to declare a dividend for our shareholders while we continue to invest in the company’s future and prioritize meaningful value creation.”

Statement From The Walt Disney Company

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Jeudi, novembre 30, 2023
Film & Motion Pictures, Theme Parks, General Entertainment, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Economics, NYSE, Employment, Walt Disney, Security (finance), Creativity, Morgan Stanley, ESPN, DIS, Partnership, Growth, Film industry, The Walt Disney Company, Sky, Trians

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) issued the following statement today in response to the statement released by Nelson Peltz, founding partner of Trian, relating to Disney and its Board of Directors:

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) issued the following statement today in response to the statement released by Nelson Peltz, founding partner of Trian, relating to Disney and its Board of Directors:
    The Walt Disney Company has a proven track record of delivering long-term value to our shareholders and is in the midst of a significant transformation to reinforce our position as the world’s preeminent entertainment company.
  • Disney is moving from a period of fixing to a new era of building, as the entire media sector navigates the crosscurrents of the competitive landscape for streaming.
  • As also announced yesterday, Disney board member Francis A. deSouza has decided not to stand for reelection at the annual meeting.
  • Mr. Peltz, in partnership with Isaac Perlmutter, a former Disney executive, intends to take its case to shareholders.

The Walt Disney Company Board Appoints Morgan Stanley’s James P. Gorman and Veteran Media Executive Sir Jeremy Darroch as New Directors

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Mercredi, novembre 29, 2023
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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has appointed James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, and Sir Jeremy Darroch, a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky, as new directors.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has appointed James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, and Sir Jeremy Darroch, a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky, as new directors.
  • Their appointments reflect Disney’s commitment to a strong board focused on the long-term performance of the company, strategic growth initiatives, the succession planning process, and increasing shareholder value.
  • James Gorman became Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley in January 2010 and Chairman in January 2012, and he will assume the role of Executive Chairman on January 1, 2024.
  • Sir Jeremy Darroch is the former Executive Chairman and Group Chief Executive of Sky.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Commits $50 Million to Provide Clean Water to One Million People in Africa

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Mardi, novembre 28, 2023
Natural Resources, Other Entertainment, Lodging, Environment, Destinations, Travel, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Entertainment, Other Philanthropy, Sports, Vacation, General Entertainment, Food, Beverage, Fund Raising, Retail, Tourist Attractions, Foundation, Women, Swimming, Men, Theme Parks, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Other Natural Resources, Woman, Water, Creativity, Love, Multimedia, Culture, United, Friends, Health, Partnership, Nelson Family Farm, Charity: Water, Education, Tourism, Kalahari Resorts

This Giving Tuesday, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, announced its pledge to bring clean water to one million people throughout Africa in partnership with the world-renowned nonprofit, charity: water.

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  • This Giving Tuesday, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions , home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, announced its pledge to bring clean water to one million people throughout Africa in partnership with the world-renowned nonprofit, charity: water.
  • The Nelson Family has been committed to enhancing the well-being of African communities through clean water initiatives for the past six years.
  • Through the new partnership with Charity: Water, they pledge to bring clean water to one million people.
  • To date, they have raised more than $800 million to fund over 137,000 water projects across 29 countries, bringing clean water to more than 17.4 million people.

Winter Wonderland: Hong Kong Lights Up The Festive Season With an All-Ages Array of Activities and Beloved Characters

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Lundi, novembre 20, 2023
Destinations, Travel, Theme Parks, Vacation, General Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Tourist Attractions, Entertainment, Holiday, Sale, Center Stage, Oaken, Hope, Barnsdall Art Park, Food, Magic, Multimedia, Winterfest, The Little Prince, Hong Kong Tourism Board, System, Yule, Victoria Harbour, AIA, Life, Amusement park, Nightclub, Central Harbourfront, The Walt Disney Company, Hong Kong, Christmas

Step into a magical winter wonderland as Hong Kong Disneyland unveils “The World of Frozen” today (20 November, 2023), the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed land.

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  • Step into a magical winter wonderland as Hong Kong Disneyland unveils “The World of Frozen” today (20 November, 2023), the world’s first and largest Frozen-themed land.
  • A Hong Kong Winter Favourite: The AIA Carnival returns to Central Harbourfront
    Get ready for a winter extravaganza at the AIA Carnival in Hong Kong, returning from 21 December, 2023, to 25 February, 2024.
  • Families looking for a winter escape need look no further than Hong Kong.
  • Book your trip now to celebrate an incredible festive season with beloved characters and other seasonal surprises
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Six Flags Magic Mountain Dazzles Southern California During Holiday in the Park®

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Jeudi, novembre 16, 2023
Tourist Attractions, Theme Parks, Entertainment, Destinations, Travel, Holiday, Full Throttle, Holiday village, Polar Bear Pass, Disc jockey, Collection, Magic, Multimedia, Rib, Fred Flintstone, Music, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Revolution, Throttle, Tree, Industrial Revolution, Taste, Letter, Twisted Colossus, Amusement park, Baking, Nightclub, Underground, Whistlestop Park, Viperidae

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116639116/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116639116/en/
    Holiday in the Park transforms Six Flags Magic Mountain into a magical winter wonderland with over two million twinkling lights, festive entertainment and more!
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We’re delighted to be celebrating the holiday season with the return of Holiday in the Park,” said Six Flags Magic Mountain Interim Park President Jeff Harris.
  • Holiday Village – Celebrate the season while you feast on tasty eats and specialty treats in Holiday Village.
  • For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events .

Cedar Fair Announces Expiration and Results of Consent Solicitation For its Outstanding Notes

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023
Theme Parks, Entertainment, NYSE, Senior, Date, Statement, Person, Cedar Fair, Revocation, Debt-to-GDP ratio, Goldman Sachs, Note, Expiration, Amendment, Consent, Mergers and acquisitions, Solicitation, Expiration date, Security (finance), Property management, Indenture

The Consent Solicitation was made pursuant to the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement, dated November 3, 2023 (the “Statement”).

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  • The Consent Solicitation was made pursuant to the terms of and subject to the conditions set forth in the Consent Solicitation Statement, dated November 3, 2023 (the “Statement”).
  • The Consent Solicitation expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 9, 2023 (the “Expiration Date”).
  • As of the Expiration Date and according to information received by Global Bondholder Services Corporation, consents to the Proposed Amendments had been provided and not validly revoked by Holders of approximately 97.70% of the outstanding 2027 Notes, 94.44% of the outstanding 2029 Notes, 90.22% of the outstanding 2025 Notes and 97.90% of the outstanding 2028 Notes.
  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC was the solicitation agent in the Consent Solicitation and Global Bondholder Services Corporation served as the information, tabulation and paying agent.

Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Delivers Joy to Kids in Need This Holiday Season

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023
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Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.

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  • Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.
  • Last year the organization set a record of distributing more than 24 million toys to nearly 10 million children, thanks in part to the collaboration with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive.
  • Disney Theatrical Group will encourage audience members to support the initiative at select shows by featuring the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in Playbills.
  • At Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, collection bins are located at the World of Disney store, Marketplace Co-Op, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, and the Disney Springs Welcome Center.