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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 1, 2016. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter increased 16% to $1.10 from $0.95 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 8% to …

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” or the “Company” — NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The Company reported quarterly income from continuing operations attributable to stockholders of $827 million ($0.44 per share), as compared to $678 million ($0.34 per …

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) announced preliminary financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. “Q2 was an excellent quarter for Electronic Arts, led by breakthrough new EA SPORTS titles engaging players across console and mobile,” said Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson. “We are in an outstanding position …

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2016. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes said: “We had a strong third quarter, which keeps us on track to exceed our original 2016 outlook and underscores our leadership in creating and distributing the very best …

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation, said, “I’m pleased to report that our businesses generated double-digit revenue and operating cash flow growth for the third quarter of 2016. Cable delivered solid operating …

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $107.50 per share. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the boards of directors of both companies. The deal combines Time …

National Amusements, Inc., the owner of a majority of CBS and Viacom’s voting stock, today announced that it has asked the boards of CBS and Viacom to consider a potential combination of the companies. A copy of the text of the letter transmitted today to the respective boards is set forth …

CBS Corporation today announced the launch of a commercial-free plan for the CBS All Access subscription service. In addition to the existing subscription offering of $5.99/month, subscribers now have the option to watch CBS All Access’s on-demand content commercial-free for $9.99/month. “The foundation of CBS All Access is not only about giving CBS fans access to more of …

21st Century Fox announced that it will complete its previously announced leadership succession at Twentieth Century Fox Film on September 1, 2016 when Stacey Snider assumes the role of Chairman and CEO. Longtime executive Jim Gianopulos, the Chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox Film, has chosen to step down …

Following the closing of NBCUniversal’s acquisition of DreamWorks Animation (DWA), Universal Filmed Entertainment Group today announced its new structure and senior management team for DWA business segments. “The DreamWorks Animation brand brings with it a cachet that few family entertainment companies can match,” commented Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal, Jeff …