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Disney-Marvel vs. Blackstone? (from Corporate Dealmaker)

While The Wall Street Journal questions the timing of unrestricted stock options granted to Isaac Perlmutter, vice chairman and CEO of Marvel Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:MVL), an unforeseen enemy may be waiting by the wayside of its theme parks. (Here's our blog on the SEC filing, which has the "Background...

Posted on September 24, 2009 4:10 PM

Disney filing details Marvel merger talks (from Corporate Dealmaker)

In an S-4 filing on Tuesday, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) gave its narrative, or "Background of the Merger," for the events that led to its $4 billion acquisition of New York's Marvel Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:MVL). It also listed risk factors, benefits and other aspects regarding the deal.Beginning on page 43,...

Posted on September 23, 2009 4:05 PM

Celebrities, superheroes and Marvel's Stan Lee (from Corporate Dealmaker)

As if Hollywood and sports celebrities weren't celebrated enough. Now a new joint venture -- with an assist from comic industry legend and former Marvel Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:MVL) executive Stan Lee -- aims to harness superstar worship into superhero franchises. Diverse Media Group Inc., which operates a Hollywood talent agency,...

Posted on September 17, 2009 3:15 PM

Google touts YouTube profit strategy (from Corporate Dealmaker)

How do you make money showing a wildly popular video of lions getting punked by some buffalo? According to Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), the trick is to anticipate which videos will go viral and then bring in advertisers before they do. Three years after paying $1.65 billion for YouTube Inc.,...

Posted on August 25, 2009 3:55 PM

THQ strategy: Tap Chinese online gaming boom (from Corporate Dealmaker)

THQ Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new office in Shanghai as part of an effort to aggressively expand its business in China. The new office will build on existing partnerships and seek new alliances to capitalize on the booming gaming market. Tim Page, market development director...

Posted on September 2, 2008 1:11 PM

Disney bulks up online holdings (from Corporate Dealmaker)

The Walt Disney Co. continues to build its portfolio of Internet businesses, and don't be surprised to see the buying continue. Disney is reportedly buying two companies: Fanlib and DigiSynd, paidContent is reporting. Fanlib is a fan fiction community site that raised about $3 million from HIG Ventures in 2006....

Posted on June 4, 2008 1:01 PM

Disney's Pixar deal: Happily ever after (from Corporate Dealmaker)

Did Bob Iger, newly installed as Walt Disney Co. CEO, overpay for computer animation hitmaker Pixar in early 2006? More than a few people thought so at the time. In...

Posted on February 20, 2008 11:34 AM

Gates' deal-heavy farewell at CES (from Corporate Dealmaker)

A third of a century after founding Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates will cease his day-to-day work at the firm, remaining as chairman. Gates' final speech at the Consumer Electronics Show was laden with talk of new products, growth strategy and, inevitably, deals. Gates announced partnerships with Walt Disney Co., NBC Universal...

Posted on January 7, 2008 5:28 PM

Disney finds the open door in China (from Corporate Dealmaker)

What does a media giant do when regulations limit its ability to distribute movies and TV shows? Emphasize retail sales of consumer products.

Posted on February 15, 2007 12:55 AM