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The Walt Disney Company Pledges $1 Million in aid to China Earthquake Victims

During an appearance in Beijing, China last weekend, LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy announced that The Walt Disney Company has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid for the areas affected by the recent deadly earthquake in in China's Southwestern province of Sichuan. The money will be used to rebuild schools in the region.

This is not the first time that Disney has offered to help earthquake victims in China. The company has made donations to the country in 2007 and again in 2010.

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End Of The Year Marvel & Star Wars Wrap Up

Slowly coming to the middle of October and news for Marvel and Star Wars is trickling out of the House of Mouse. With two huge movies coming nearly back to back, the growing focus will be on these two new properties. In case you haven't seen anything on these two movies, let's take a quick look at each one.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Storms Into Theaters Nationwide

It's finally here! After months and months of conjecture and guessing, Star Wars: The Force Awakens released midnight on Thursday night. And let me tell you that this movie didn't disappoint. But I get ahead of myself, let's take a step back and look at the worldwide premiere.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Launches New 360 Facebook Experience

Facebook created some serious Star Wars buzz this week as they rolled out brand new 360-degree videos in the News Feeds. Disney and Lucasfilm were part of the exciting new feature launch as they debuted an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie STAR WARS: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

Star Wars Insanity! There, I said it. Star Wars fans all over the globe have begun to loose their minds as the very first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars movie has released. In case you haven't been bombarded by it on TV, Movie, or internet... you can watch it here.

Bob Iger to Remain Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Through June 30, 2018

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has extended the contract of Chairman and CEO Bob Iger through June 30, 2018.

Iger has been at the helm of The Walt Disney Company since 2005.

Under Iger's leadership Disney has acquired Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. The company has also seen an expansion of its parks and resorts around the world, including the opening next year of Shanghai Disneyland.