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Disney extends CEO Iger to 2018

US media-entertainment group Disney said Thursday it has extended the contract for chief executive Robert Iger through June 2018.
03 October 2014 13:21

Han, Luke and Leia back for new 'Star Wars'

The original "Star Wars" movie blasted its way onto screens a long time ago, in a cinema galaxy seemingly far, far away -- but Han, Luke and Leia will be back soon.
01 May 2014 15:28

Disney eyes bigger plans with Shanghai

American entertainment giant Disney is set to pour an additional $800 million into its Disney Shanghai, its first theme park on the Chinese mainland, officials said.
29 April 2014 11:57

Battle of the Christmas decorations for Hong Kong malls

In the race to extract cash from Christmas shoppers, Hong Kong's myriad shopping malls have taken to heart the maxim that you must spend money to make money when it comes to decorations this festive season.
23 December 2013 16:02

Eyeing holidays, Disney plays with video games

Disney is known for traditional holiday-season movies about princesses and fairy tales -- but this year it has turned to the world of video games for its latest animated blockbuster.
01 November 2012 13:02

Disney buys 'Star Wars' studio, plans 2015 new film

Walt Disney Co announced Tuesday it is buying "Star Wars" director George Lucas's film company for $4 billion, and plans to revive the classic sci-fi series starting with a new movie in 2015.
31 October 2012 11:32

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