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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

Iron Man goes to Japan as part of Marvel's ambitious strategic agenda (from Corporate Dealmaker)

Marvel Entertainment Inc. seems to have hit its stride, buoyed no doubt by its mega-successful Iron Man and Spider-man series. Check out what Marvel has been up to in the past few months: On Monday, the company announced it's teaming with top Japanese animation studio Madhouse to adapt its stable...

Posted on August 25, 2008 10:54 AM

Marvel soars with 'Iron Man' (from Corporate Dealmaker)

Marvel Entertainment Inc. has come a long way since its 1998 bankruptcy. "Iron Man," the first movie from its Marvel Studios, crushed the competition at the box office over the weekend, and nearly shattered the record for a nonsequel weekend opening with $100.8 million in tickets sold. That's second only...

Posted on May 5, 2008 11:02 AM

From platform to platform (from Corporate Dealmaker)

When you're moving content into a new space, deal structure and business model can be big challenges. But companies like Marvel Entertainment and ESPN are getting it done.

Posted on December 15, 2005 7:05 PM