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GLENDALE, Calif., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011. For the quarter, the Company reported total revenue of $108.0 million and net income of $8.8 million, or $0.10 per share on a fully diluted basis. "DreamWorks Animation's first quarter of 2011 was driven primarily by our 2010 films, including Megamind, which had a solid performance following its February 25th release...
GLENDALE, Calif., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced its kung fu kicking slate of marketing, licensing and promotional partners in support of the studio's upcoming feature film release, Kung Fu Panda 2, which comes to theaters on May 26, 2011. In its first-ever movie themed tofu promotion, House Foods America is bringing Kung Fu Panda 2- branded tofu products to supermarkets nationwide and has kicked off its campaign with a microsite...
WESTPORT, Conn., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Save the Children today announced that it has received $400,000 from employees of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) to provide relief to children and families affected by the disaster in Japan and earthquake in New Zealand. "The generosity of the Dream Works Animation employees is much appreciated," said Charles MacCormack, the President and CEO of Save the Children. "This money is going to help thousands of Japanese children return...
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) and Macy's today announced that KUNG FU PANDA's Po will embark on the first-ever U.S. tour of an official Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® balloon, beginning this Friday, April 15th. Po is scheduled to make a six-city, cross-country tour of awesomeness, culminating in his debut visit to Los Angeles to mark the opening of KUNG FU PANDA 2 this Memorial Day weekend. (Logo:...
GLENDALE, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that the Company's first quarter results will be released on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, after the market close. DreamWorks Animation will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. (ET). Investors can access the call by dialing (800) 230-1074 in the U.S. and (612) 288-0340 internationally and identifying "DreamWorks Animation...
CHICAGO, March 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) today announced the appointment of Robert L. Friedman and Kristina M. Leslie to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointees join the Orbitz board of directors following the resignations of Paul C. "Chip" Schorr, IV, and William C. Cobb. Chip Schorr is leaving the Board due to the increasing demands of his business activities. Bill Cobb, as previously disclosed, is leaving in order to devote more...
NEW YORK, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Springboarding off its 2010 ratings growth across key kids and boys demos, in which series/specials Adventure Time, Dude, What Would Happen, Generator Rex and Hall of Game helped propel the network to new heights, Cartoon Network described its plans for building new global franchises today as it unveiled a broad slate of new content for 2011 at its annual Advertising Upfront presentation. Thirteen new animated series, 19 returning shows, and the...
GLENDALE, Calif., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced its feature film release slate through 2014. The Company's current plan features six original films and is anchored by three sequels based on its hit Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. DreamWorks Animation's theatrical release schedule is currently planned as follows: Kung Fu Panda 2 for May 26, 2011 and Puss In Boots for November 4, 2011;...
GLENDALE, Calif., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that it will bring Rumblewick to the big screen. Director Tim Johnson (Over The Hedge, Antz) and writer Jim Herzfeld (Meet the Fockers, Meet the Parents) are collaborating on the feature project, which is inspired by the children's book, "My Unwilling Witch (The Rumblewick Letters)" by Hiawyn Oram and Sarah Warburton. DreamWorks Animation development executives Chris Kuser and Gregg...
GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. In the quarter, the Company reported total revenue of $275.7 million and net income of $85.2 million, or $0.99 per share on a fully diluted basis. This compares to revenue of $194.2 million and net income of $43.6 million, or $0.50 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the same period in 2009. For the...
