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6. They're owned by Disney, correct?

Reply to tulipsandroses (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 07:01 PM

Sep 17

At least I think they still are and if they are they have been for decades.

Edit: yes, they are.

The Walt Disney Company owns a vast collection of companies, with the exact number being over 200. Key assets include major film and television studios like Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and the former 20th Century Studios. Additionally, Disney operates extensive media networks such as ABC and ESPN, streaming platforms like Disney+ and Hulu, and multiple theme parks and resorts worldwide.

Key Owned Entities:
Film & TV Studios:
Walt Disney Pictures
Marvel Studios
Lucasfilm
Pixar Animation Studios
20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox)
FX Networks
Searchlight Pictures

Television & Streaming:
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)
ESPN (80% stake)
National Geographic
Freeform
Hulu

Parks & Experiences:
Disneyland Resort (California and Paris)
Walt Disney World Resort (Florida)
Disney Cruise Line
Other Ventures:
Disney Music Group
Disney Theatrical Group
Vice Media (10% stake)

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List all ABC companies here -. Breaking - Jimmy Kimmel's show put on Hiatus [View all] tulipsandroses Sep 17 OP

So True. mdbl Sep 17 #1

Yeah, wish I hadn't given away most of my DVDs. Raven123 Sep 17 #9

Is there supposed to be a list of stations with this post? rurallib Sep 17 #2

Woke Cancel Culture is now a conservative Johonny Sep 17 #3

Hell they've BEEN doing it all along AZJonnie Sep 17 #12

Trump's control of the FCC allows him to do anything he likes with the networks. walkingman Sep 17 #4

He was cancelled. Hiatus my ass. They axed him. Liberal In Texas Sep 17 #5

They're owned by Disney, correct? herding cats Sep 17 #6

The only thing I used to watch on ABC was "The Rookie" and I can live without that Ritabert Sep 17 #7

Well that's one more reason not to watch ABC. patphil Sep 17 #8

Not on ABC PCB66 Sep 17 #10

And be sure to include your local Nexstar station. badhair77 Sep 17 #11

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