Friday, 25 January 2013

Media institution case study- Disney

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It was founded in Los Angeles, California, U.S (October 16, 1923 (1923-10-16)) by Walt and Roy Disney
Walt Disney's revenue in 2010 was $38 billion
Its first feature-length animated film was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and was released on December the 21st 1937 (premiere) and February the 4th 1938
They have produced 52 animated disney films to date, with more to come
An example of disney Films that have been made by the institution are ;
Bambi
Fox and the Hound
Beauty and the Beast
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Pinochio
Dumbo
The Lion King
Aladdin
Toy Story

-In October 16, 1923, Walt signed a contract with M. J. Winkler to produce a series of Alice Comedies — this date is considered the start of the Disney company first known as The Disney Brothers Studio.
- October 1, 1949 Walt Disney Music Company is formed.
-July 31, 1995- Disney agrees to purchase Capital Cities/ABC for $19 billion