Disney Chases Grown-Up Consumer with ‘Tron’ Merchandise

Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is pitching merchandise for its new “Tron” movie to grown-ups who may remember the original.

Hopefully, they’ll be in the mood to open their wallets.

Instead of cheap toys or video games aimed at children, Disney is offering …

Embracing Change: Why Netflix Keeps Winning

In its transition from mail-order DVDs to streaming video, Netflix’s latest move — a new plan that offers unlimited downloads and no DVDs for $7.99 per month — highlights why the company has been so successful.
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Marvel May Kill Off At Least One ‘Spider-Man’

Marvel Entertainment plans to unveil a new storyline in February titled “Death of Spider-Man,” implying that at least one version of the popular 48-year-old character will be killed off. But don’t panic, fans. The new storyline…

Disney Earnings Fall on Lower Revenue From Parks, TV

Profit fell 6.7% in Disney’s fourth quarter. The company saw lower revenues from its theme parks and cruise line, and changed the way it booked revenue at ESPN. Movie revenues, though, were a bright spot.
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