It might be easier to list the companies that Disney doesn't own...
The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest entertainment companies to exist. Since Walt Disney founded the company nearly 100 years ago in October 1923, it has grown into one of the largest entertainment and media companies in the world. Disney not only runs and owns theme parks, but it’s also an entertainment institution that produces and distributes movies, television shows, and other various content, such as music and radio.
The acquisition granted Disney ownership of the ABC network, along with percentages in ESPN, The History Channel, A&E Network, Lifetime Television, a publishing group, and ABC Radio. Disney later sold much of the publishing group. The ABC Radio stations were also sold off in 2006. For ESPN, Disney’s merger with ABC gave Disney an 80% controlling interest in the sports giant and media conglomerate.
Marvel Entertainment Disney wholly bought Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion in 2009. This granted Disney ownership over the Marvel Comics publishing imprint, Marvel Studios, and of course, all of the various IPs and characters that fall under what is termed the Marvel Universe, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney acquired Marvel just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe was gearing up, and the first Iron Man movie had just been released.
Since Disney already had a minority stake of 30% in Hulu at the time of the purchase, Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets granted Disney a controlling 60% ownership of the Hulu streaming service. Comcast still has a minority ownership of Hulu. In 2024, Comcast will have the "put option" to require Disney to take over its current stake in Hulu, while Disney has the option to tell Comcast to sell the stake.
National Geographic Partners LLC Disney now has majority ownership of National Graphic, or as it is known under its official business name, National Geographic Partners, LLC. In case you are wondering why National Geographic documentaries are available now on Disney+, this was the result of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Restored Nancy Kimball cobblestone house in Elgin ready to make its debut with open house SaturdayAfter seven years of planning, fundraising and labor, restoration of the historic Nancy Kimball cobblestone home is now complete and will be celebrated Saturday with an open house and dedication.
Read more »
Efficient prime editing in mouse brain, liver and heart with dual AAVs - Nature BiotechnologyPrime editors are efficiently delivered to mouse organs with AAV vectors.
Read more »
This new AI tool uses brain signals to predict what a mouse seesResearchers were able to extract a black-and-white movie from the brain signals of mice using an artificial intelligence tool.
Read more »
Roller coaster riders stranded after new ride breaks down in fan, media previewCedar Point's Wild Mouse roller coaster stopped abruptly with one of the car's at the coaster's highest points. The passengers, who were riding as part of a preview for roller coaster enthusiasts and the media, had to climb down safety staircases.
Read more »
Woman accused of setting mother's SW Houston house on fire with disabled father inside, records sayThe woman allegedly 'set her mother's house on fire with her disabled father inside of the house, knowing that the house had burglar bars,' according to documents.
Read more »
Welcome To Motherhood, Here Are The Mom Group Rules7. I’m allowed to vent my frustrations about my kid without being judged.
Read more »