Topic: The Walt Disney Company

Modern Parenthood Tooth fairy: Toy industry wants to monetize the "holiday moment"

The tooth fairy is one of the least commercialized family traditions. Now 'The Real Tooth Faires LLC' brings what one expert calls "an amalgam of the worst trends in the toy industry ... every known money-making ploy in a pseudo-sweet ambiance ... full of gender stereotyping and sexualization.'

Chapter & Verse 'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen (+video)

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film.

Hulu sale is called off, owners will invest $750 million

The rumored Hulu sale has officially been called off. 21st Century Fox, Disney, and NBCUniversal will remain owners of the online streaming service, and will reinvest $750 million to ensure its growth. 

'The Lone Ranger' falls below 'Despicable Me 2' in weekend take (+video)

'The Lone Ranger' was the second biggest grossing film of the weekend. 'Despicable Me 2' took in almost three times as much money between Friday and Sunday.

Chapter & Verse 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' goes to the big screen via Disney

Relative unknown Ed Oxenbould will play Alexander, while Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner will be portraying the protagonist's parents.

Culture Cafe 'Downton Abbey' casting news: Paul Giamatti will portray an American relative

'Downton Abbey' is getting another guest star – actor Paul Giamatti will appear on the show as countess Cora's American brother. The show's fourth season is in production now.

In Gear Can electric cars save Route 66?

US Historic Route 66 is one of the most famous highways on earth, but the interstate system effectively killed it. But some think electric car road trips could re-kindle interest in Route 66. 

Chapter & Verse 'A Hologram for the King' film will star Tom Hanks

Dave Eggers' National Book Award finalist will star and be produced by 'Cloud Atlas' actor Tom Hanks.

'Star Wars: Episode VII' director J.J. Abrams drops new hints about film

'Star Wars: Episode VII' is set to begin filming in January, according to director J.J. Abrams. He also spoke briefly about his vision for how the film will fit in to the franchise.

Disneyland price hike: See Mickey on $92 a day (+video)

Disneyland hikes prices $5 per ticket for a one-day visit to California venues. How will Disney fans respond to Disneyland's price hike?

Disneyland dry-ice blast threatens aura of 'happiest place on earth'

Disneyland and Disney's Animal Kingdom both saw incidents this week that pointed to weaknesses in park security. But ramping up security might not be an acceptable answer.

Kellie Pickler: How she won Dancing With the Stars (+video)

Kellie Pickler, a country music singer, won the 16th season of Dancing With The Stars. Kellie Pickler beat out NFL player Jacoby Jones, former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, and Disney Channel star Zendaya for the DWTS title.

ESPN layoffs: Trying to 'manage costs,' cable sports giant cuts jobs

ESPN layoffs: An unspecified number of staffers at the Bristol, Connecticut-based cable sports network are expected to be let go. The ESPN layoffs are the latest in the Disney entertainment family.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' director J.J. Abrams discusses whether he would take on a third 'Trek' and that new 'Star Wars' movie

'Star Trek Into Darkness' can be seen by 'Trek' fans and newbies, Abrams says, and the opportunity to direct the new 'Star Wars' movie makes him 'feel preposterously lucky.' 'Star Trek Into Darkness' hit theaters May 17.

Modern Parenthood Disney misses the point in response to Merida petition

Disney's latest misstep — turning Merida, its most real-life heroine from "Brave," into a doe-eyed, thin-armed princess — drew ire across the Internet. Disney's much-anticipated response to the outrage was disappointing.

Opinion What Bangladesh – and US retailers – must do to prevent man-made tragedies

Two man-made tragedies have shaken Bangladesh recently: riots over Islamist demands for blasphemy laws and the garment factory collapse. Bangladesh's response to both will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. US retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.

'Star Trek Into Darkness' is a satisfying sequel (+video)

'Star Trek Into Darkness,' a movie which is a sci-fi blowout with overtones of the real world, would probably be met with approval by series creator Gene Roddenberry.

Modern Parenthood Disney Princess Merida makeover: A 7-year-old’s verdict on the 'Brave' heroine

The Disney Princess makeover of the ‘Brave’ character Merida, causes one chubby little red-head looking at all the curves and makeup to ask: “Is that the Evil Merida?”

Bloomberg L.P.: Letting reporters access client data was 'mistake'

Bloomberg L.P. says it has cut off its journalists' special access to its clients' financial services information, describing such access as a 'mistake' in its newsgathering policies. The Federal Reserve is now investigating whether Bloomberg journalists tracked data about top Fed officials. 

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Chinese roll their eyes at local footage added to 'Iron Man 3'

Chinese audiences were unimpressed by the movie's attempt to win them over by inserting a single extra scene set in China. In the future, experts say, Hollywood will have to be more innovative.

20 most obscure team nicknames in pro sports

Most pro team nicknames make sense at some level. But there are a fair number of head-scratching nicknames. Here are 20 with explanations on their selection:

The New Economy When the roof caves in, what should an ethical company do?

The collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh is forcing Western companies to rethink their operations in the South Asian nation. Ethical firms focus on the big picture.  

Bangladesh disaster: Can US brands repair their reputations?

Global clothing brands scramble to protect their reputations after the Bangladesh disaster: Some promise to make amends, while others lie about their connection to the factory whose collapse killed over 600 people.

Global News Blog Rioting and rubble: What's behind the turbulent times in Bangladesh?

Tens of thousands of Islamists rampaged through Bangladesh's capital today, countering even larger crowds that turned out earlier this year to oust conservative forms of Islam from Bangladeshi politics.