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Researchers Invent 3D Printing Tools To Make Teddy Bears Out Of Wool
A new type of printer developed by Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research Pittsburgh can turn wool and wool blend yarns into fabric objects that...
Disney To Buy Maker For $500M
Disney is acquiring Maker Studios, a network of online video content on YouTube, for $500 million, as well as a performance-linked earn-out of up...
Disney Releases Cloud Movie Service
Disney has released a cloud-based movie service, Disney Movies Anywhere, letting users watch movies from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel on the go. The service features the company's library of over 400 digital titles. Disney Movies Anywhere's functionality is built upon Disney's proprietary digital rights locker, KeyChest.
Disney Launches Accelerator Program
The Walt Disney Company will select ten startup companies for a three-month mentorship and seed-stage investment program, as part of the Disney Accelerator program. The accelerator will be based in Los Angeles, and powered by Techstars. Participants will receive $120,000 in investment capital, along with mentor support from Disney executives. The program begins June 30.
Jack Dorsey Elected To The Disney Board
The Walt Disney Company has elected Jack Dorsey independent director. Mr. Dorsey is the co-founder and chairman of Twitter, as well as the CEO...