That is just not true of Dick Parsons. |
The biggest criticism against Disney is that it hasn't used strategic acquisitions to leverage franchises, |
The economics of filmmaking have not improved over the last few years, ... Obviously the more revenue streams the merrier. The problem is it doesn't take talent very long to tap into that. |
The economics of filmmaking have not improved over the last few years. Obviously the more revenue streams the merrier. The problem is it doesn't take talent very long to tap into that. |
The filmed entertainment business has just gotten tough, |
The music division is now going to be doubled in size. They're going to be the leading music company in the world. |
There are just under 4 million shares short right now, so there's some pain out there for somebody. |
There is a big part of the prime demographic — that key 18- to 49-year-old market — that is hungry to sample this model. Not everyone can do appointment viewing when ABC decides to put a hit program on. So the convenience factor is becoming a driving force in the filmed entertainment business right now. This is going to get Disney a great sample of what people want, and if they're willing to pay for it. |
There's a glut of sports programming out there. It's all going after male viewers age 18 to 49. To reach other demographics, you have to spread your buys around. |
There's no second guessing how valuable he (Jobs) is. Putting him in a new context ups his ability to influence things. |
This a lot different than a personality vendetta against Michael Eisner. |
This is a very tempting offer, and seeing how Mirage's management owns less than 20 percent of the company's stock, they are going to have to give it serious consideration, ... If they say 'We're not for sale,' that doesn't limit MGM's ability to do a tender offer. |