News for '-disney'

M&As pick up pace in Q1

M&As pick up pace in Q1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The merger and acquisition (M&As) transactions have picked up pace in the March quarter of 2024 with 455 deals amounting to $25.6 billion deal value announced. This is a 24 per cent rise in deal volume as compared to Q4CY23, according to PwC India report. This signals a shift from the declining trend observed in 2023, as per PwC India's report Deals at a glance.

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.

Walt Disney buys 15% stake in UGBL

Walt Disney buys 15% stake in UGBL

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

The Walt Disney Company has invested Rs 118 crore (Rs 1.18 billion) for a 15 per cent stake in UTV Global Broadcasting (UGBL), the broadcasting arm of UTV Software Communications. Walt Disney currently holds 300,000 equity shares in the company.

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

This player is India's wildcard for T20 WC final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The 58-year-old feels that Australia and India were the best sides throughout the tournament, but Mitchell Marsh's side paid the price of their loss against Afghanistan.

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Walt Disney's stunning mansion up for sale

Walt Disney's stunning mansion up for sale

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Walt Disney's name lives on in history as the creator of a magical world and now his mansion is on the market for $3.65 million.

Rajat Jain quits as Walt Disney India MD

Rajat Jain quits as Walt Disney India MD

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Rajat Jain, managing director, Walt Disney India has decided to leave the company to pursue new opportunities after a three-year stint.

Ex-Disney workers replaced by H-1B visa holders file complaint

Ex-Disney workers replaced by H-1B visa holders file complaint

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

In June, Disney had laid off about 250 employees.

Disney in pact with Indus to launch jeans

Disney in pact with Indus to launch jeans

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Indus Clothing will manufacture branded jeans and fashion accessories in India.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

What Are Raveena-Rasha Praying For?

What Are Raveena-Rasha Praying For?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Raveena Tandon and daughter Rasha Thadani offered prayers at the Somnath Mahadev temple in Gujarat.

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Jawan, Sushmita And A Baby On OTT

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

It's an action packed menu on OTT this week.

A Walt Disney film in Telugu!

A Walt Disney film in Telugu!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Prakash Kovelamudi talks about his Telugu feature film Anaganaga O Dheerudu which is produced by Walt Disney.

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Bloody Ishq Review: We've Seen It All Before

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Bloody Ishq comes off looking even more shoddy and ill-conceived when there is so much superior content to entertain the horror buff, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Your OTT Entertainment This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT.

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the happenings in Hollywood.

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.

Disney rules out theme park in India, blames poor infra

Disney rules out theme park in India, blames poor infra

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

According to Andy Bird, chairman of Walt Disney International, theme park investment requires massive support infrastructure such as airports, power supply and roads, still not available in India.

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Comcast makes $66-billion bid for Disney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

The surprise bid, if successful, will create one of the world's biggest media companies, after Time Warner Inc and News Corp.

Ambani unveils growth roadmap for Reliance

Ambani unveils growth roadmap for Reliance

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday unveiled the next phase of growth at Reliance Industries Ltd, with retail and telecom worth over $100 billion each, doubling revenues and pre-tax profit in 3-4 years, new energy business becoming profitable by 2031, and core oil and chemical business continuing to be the robust growth engine. The sprawling conglomerate with interests in refining, oil and gas, petrochemicals, telecom, retail, and media is on track to more than double in size before the end of the decade, Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance, told company shareholders.

Walt Disney may hike stake in UTV to 32%

Walt Disney may hike stake in UTV to 32%

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Walt Disney is close to increasing its stake in Ronnie Screwvala-promoted media company UTV Software Communications to 32 per cent.

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Robot girlfriends, wish granting stars, creepy aliens, private detectives, brace yourself for unlimited excitement on OTT this week.

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Pooja's Red Hot Weekend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A special screening of Disney+ Hotstar's new series Kaala was held over the weekend, and quite a few film folk trooped in to watch it.

Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu

Bad Cop Review: Dj Vu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Bad Cop is not unwatchable. For older viewers, there may even be some comfort in the familiar, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Eisner no more Disney chairman

Eisner no more Disney chairman

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Govt clears Walt Disney's proposal

Govt clears Walt Disney's proposal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Walt Disney Company's proposal to set up office in the country to launch a broad range of media and entertainment products has been cleared on the condition that it will not broadcast from Indian soil, Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week.

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

To widen reach, Disney to stream content via Facebook, YouTube

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Using Facebook video or YouTube for content distribution is not new.

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Zudio was the standout performer as it tapped into the pentup demand in small-town India, at a pace never seen before, notes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder and director, Founding Fuel.

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

T20 WC: England, Afghanistan look to set early pace

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener

When Ananya Felt Envy, Disgust...

When Ananya Felt Envy, Disgust...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'Putting yourself out there can be scary and fearful.'

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Leading integrated media and entertainment company UTV Software Communications Ltd has decided to divest its entire stake in United Home Entertainment Ltd to the Walt Disney Company