Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) fiscal third-quarter net income 9% as growth in its media networks and theme-park operations more than offset a decline in studio entertainment.

In the quarter ended June 28, the media and entertainment giant reported net income of $1.28 billion, or 66 cents a share, compared with $1.18 billion, or 57 cents a share, a year earlier. Unusual items added 4 cents a share to the latest quarter’s earnings.

Revenue climbed 2% to $9.24 billion.

The breakdown per division was:

Media Networks Oper Rev $4.12B Vs $3.83B
Media Networks Oper Net $1.47B Vs $1.36B
Parks And Resorts Oper Rev $3.04B Vs $2.90B
Parks And Resorts Oper Net $641M Vs $621M
Studio Entertainment Oper Rev $1.43B Vs $1.78B
Studio Entertainment Oper Net $97M Vs $190M
Consumer Pdts Oper Rev $642M Vs $537M
Consumer Pdts Oper Net $113M Vs $118M

Joshua Kreitzer of the MKP group thinks all KP fans should know about the RATTY awards:

…the Ratty Awards, which are voted by the
readers of the rec.arts.tv newsgroup each year. Well, the nominations
are out now, and Kim Possible has once again been nominated for Best
Animated Program.

The full ballot and rules can be found at:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.tv/msg/18968a36b16061e0

If you happen to vote in the Rattys, please try to vote in as many
categories as you can. Thanks!

Save W.I.T.C.H. Day! - Monday, 11th of August!

Our last Save W.I.T.C.H. day was a bit of a disappointment. But it was at least partially my fault for failing to remind everyone ahead of time. Therefore, it’s doubly important that we make an impact on our next day, or we risk losing our message. So please mark this date on your calenders, prepare some postal mail NOW, and be ready to send emails and make calls on August 11th!

[Hopefully this correctly posts at 12:01AM Eastern Time]

I would like to take a moment to publicly wish Zei a happy birthday on behalf of myself and everyone involved with Save Disney Shows.

Zei has been a part of our organization for over four years - much longer than most. She was one of the original owners of Mission_Kim_Possible, even before I was! When KP was renewed, she was among the first dozen fans who found out (I think, again, before me!). She has been a global moderator and co-Admin for the SDS forum. And for the week it existed, she was on the SDS board of directors.

She also got Zeipriest to level 70 on World of Warcraft a couple weeks back. I have a feeling she’s probably more proud of that. LOL

Check out the new High School Musical 3 Promotional Photos available over at DC Fans.

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Source: http://www.pr-inside.com/disney-interactive-studios-announces-upcoming-r635747.htm

Disney Interactive Studios announced today the release of new video games this holiday season for the globally successful “High School Musical” franchise. High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for the Wii(TM) home video game console, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC allows players to “dance” along with favorite characters to familiar “High School Musical” songs from all three movies, as well as experience another memorable year as Wildcats at East High. High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS(TM) features all new songs from the upcoming theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” and lets fans play through the game as the Wildcat whose personality is most like theirs.

“We’re building on the success of last year’s line up of ‘High School Musical’ video games with new immersive extensions to the hit property,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “We’ll continue to bring exciting and fresh interactive experiences to ‘High School Musical’ fans everywhere, delivering new storylines, characters and songs.”

High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 system and Windows-based PC lets players experience the music, familiar locations and popular characters from all three movies, including the upcoming “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” Players move to the rhythm of the hit songs using the controllers unique to each video game console, such as Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM), to classic “High School Musical” anthems, including “We’re All In This Together” and “What Time Is It.”

Players take the role of Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor, or can customize their own Wildcat, using a variety of outfits, shoes and hairstyles. In addition, the game features various multiplayer modes, including competitive and cooperative play. In competitive mode, users can earn power-ups to affect other players’ performances, while in cooperative mode players need to dance simultaneously and in sync to earn high scores. Fans can also follow along to choreography from the stars, and complete songs to earn points and unlock new songs, clothing and characters.

A unique rhythm-based dance game, High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS also allows players to experience the music, scenes and characters from the “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” film. Players take on the role of the main characters to play along to the rhythm of songs from the upcoming theatrical release. The game features trivia-based personality quizzes that allow players to determine the Wildcat whose personality is most like theirs. This feature lets fans dance through the game as that specific character, performing songs and experiencing the fun themed to Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad or Taylor’s personalities. In addition, High School Musical 3: Senior Year utilizes the DS stylus and D-pad to capture special photos to create a custom East High senior yearbook layout, to keep for years to come.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS also features DGamer integration, a new online community designed exclusively for Disney gamers, which allows players to interact with other Nintendo DS gamers via a Wi-Fi connection and online at www.DGamer.com. DGamer allows players to log into either their DS or online accounts to create and customize a unique 3-D avatar and persistent profile. Players will be able to use the service to chat with friends in “High School Musical” chat rooms, as well as accessorize their avatars with unlockables earned while playing the games.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year DANCE! for Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 system and Windows-based PC and High School Musical 3: Senior Year for Nintendo DS are scheduled for release this holiday season. All titles have an anticipated Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating of E for Everyone.