The Walt Disney Co., which until the past three months appeared somewhat recession-resistant in its Orlando area theme parks, reported a 13 percent decline in profits from July through September across all segments, including theme parks, merchandise sales, TV and films. ...more

November 8, 2008

Disney is offering visitors discount hotel stays and other deals in the wake of worse than expected financial results. ...more

November 7, 2008

The Walt Disney Co.'s quarterly profit fell 26 percent from a year earlier, when it benefited from the sale of a magazine and entertainment channel, but the media conglomerate notched a 9 percent jump in revenue powered by growth in its cable and television division. ...more

February 6, 2008

Striking Hollywood writers could begin informal talks with studio chiefs as early as this week in an effort to end a two-month walkout that has hobbled the entertainment industry, according to a person familiar with the bargaining strategy of the writers union. ...more

January 20, 2008