Entries in 'disney' (159)

Disney's Sussman joins Zynga

Disney's Sussman joins Zynga

Zynga is to hire another exec in the shape of Disney publishing chief Adam Sussman, a Disney spokesperson has confirmed.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Sep 13th 2011 at 8:34AM in News
Jobs lost at Disney's Avalanche

Jobs lost at Disney's Avalanche

As many as twenty developers have been made redundant at Utah-based studio Avalanche, according to reports, as part of a substantial cutback operation underway at Disney.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 8th 2011 at 8:32AM in News
Disney reveals video game movie Wreck-It Ralph

Disney reveals video game movie Wreck-It Ralph

Disney used its recent D23 Expo to unveil a brand new animated film that revolves around the life of video game characters.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 24th 2011 at 12:16PM in News
Losses narrow at Disney Interactive

Losses narrow at Disney Interactive

The Disney Interactive Media Group has seen losses decrease year-on-year, though the division still remains the only one at Disney to be operating at a loss.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 11th 2011 at 12:04PM in News

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Disney Universe out October

Disney Universe out October

Disney's big Q4 release of the year Disney Universe will hit UK shelves on October 28th, MCV can reveal.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 4th 2011 at 10:29AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ hiring Analyst, Le Duc joins Gem, Namco promotes Bradley

MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ hiring Analyst, Le Duc joins Gem, Namco promotes Bradley

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, THQ is seeking an analyst and Gem has hired a new PR and marketing manager.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 28th 2011 at 2:00PM in News
Disney proposes full UTV takeover

Disney proposes full UTV takeover

India's UTV Software could soon be fully owned by Disney, if a major acquisition bid is agreed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 27th 2011 at 12:15PM in News
Campaign of the Week: Cars 2

Campaign of the Week: Cars 2

Disney’s marketing efforts shift into top gear as Cars 2 arrives on shelves. We look at the campaign's highlights: 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 22nd 2011 at 3:13PM in News

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Disney appoints former Blizzard man as Marvel VP

Disney appoints former Blizzard man as Marvel VP

Following its acquisition of Marvel in late 2009, Disney has placed a former Blizzard executive to head up its Marvel gaming strategy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 22nd 2011 at 2:35PM in News
Disney treated Black Rock 'badly'

Disney treated Black Rock 'badly'

Two soon-to-be-unemployed staff at recently closed developer Black Rock have candidly told Develop that they believe the publisher had made the decision to close the outfit at the start of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 4th 2011 at 12:59PM in News
Disney closes Black Rock

Disney closes Black Rock

Disney is closing its UK games development studio the publisher has confirmed to Develop this morning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 1st 2011 at 10:58AM in News
Pixar demands quality from Cars 2 game

Pixar demands quality from Cars 2 game

The upcoming Cars 2 movie tie-in must live up to Pixar’s standards or risk diluting the entire franchise.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2011 at 3:29PM in News

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Disney plans games and movie bundles

Disney plans games and movie bundles

Disney Interactive has teamed up with its movie division to launch new video game and DVD movie packs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 27th 2011 at 10:00AM in News
Disney Universe heading to consoles

Disney Universe heading to consoles

A brand new family-friendly action title is on the way from Disney Interactive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 26th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Playdom pays $3m after data abuse

Playdom pays $3m after data abuse

Playdom has payed a $3m settlement after it was charged with breaking the U.S. Child Online Privacy Protection Act.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2011 at 1:20PM in News

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Disney confirms Black Rock job losses

Disney confirms Black Rock job losses

Redundancies have been issued to a number of developers at Brighton studio Black Rock, Disney has told Develop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 1:14PM in News
Publishers back Kapow Comic Con

Publishers back Kapow Comic Con

Several big name game publishers will be showcasing their products at the Kapow Comic Con in London this month.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 1st 2011 at 12:40PM in News
Rumours of more job cuts at Disney

Rumours of more job cuts at Disney

As many as 80 workers at Disney Interactive have been made redundant, reports suggest.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2011 at 2:05PM in News
Disney acquires new studio

Disney acquires new studio

Disney is taking its evolution from a boxed product publisher into a digital games firm very seriously; it's just snapped up a Finnish start-up focused on HTML5 games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2011 at 9:12AM in News
Disney plans blockbuster summer

Disney plans blockbuster summer

Major new games based around Pirates of the Caribbean and Cars 2 make up a sizzling summer line-up for Disney.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2011 at 10:18AM in News
Disney announces Cars 2 game

Disney announces Cars 2 game

Cars 2: The Video Game will arrive on games shelves alongside the upcoming movie this summer.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 15th 2011 at 11:00AM in News
Disney Interactive revenues rise 58%

Disney Interactive revenues rise 58%

Disney Interactive has posted a 58 per cent increase in revenues for the quarter ending January 1st.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 9th 2011 at 9:48AM in News
Disney Interactive names new senior VP

Disney Interactive names new senior VP

Following reports of widespread job cuts at the firm yesterday, Disney Interactive has named Adam Sussman as its new senior vice president of publishing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2011 at 9:07AM in News
Axe swings at Disney Interactive

Axe swings at Disney Interactive

Disney Interactive has confirmed that it has axed a number of positions at its Disney Interactive Studios division.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2011 at 8:37AM in News