We at least have an agreement to keep (ABC) on through mid-summer, and we would hope not to face the kind of situation we faced earlier this week,

unforeseen — a significant downturn in the (advertising) market.

as the future as far as we are concerned.

[Beijing’s media restrictions] in general do thwart our efforts to grow television in that marketplace, … over time, we’ll gain access to the market.

We’re not looking to abandon them, we’re not looking to betray them, we’re not looking to do anything that is designed to harm their business. At the same time, what we can’t do is we...

I don’t think that it’s out of the question that a DVD can be released in the same window as a theatrical release. I think that all the old rules should be called into question,...

When you know someone of Peter’s dynamism and presence, you simply think they will always be there,

The bottom line is they were not in tune with what their customers wanted and what the world was demanding of them and I think it hurt them significantly. I don’t want to wake up...

[Consumers] are going to put demands on how, when, where and how much they consume in media and how much they spend as well, … Those dynamics, we believe, create a voracious appetite for content.

Are there challenges? Absolutely. But in aggregate, this is a very strong and valuable company.

Not only did he stand down and get out of the way, but he supported me all along, … Michael has been exceptional in how he handled this transition.

We’re seeing a great shift in how consumers spend money, and our business models need to be flexible. It used to be said that content was king, but the consumer is king.

would step up and participate as is their right.

We see tremendous potential with Disney Fairies, … We believed it will become one of the Walt Disney Company’s most successful properties.

Sometimes I feel like I’m a contestant in a reality show that probably would be called The Apprentice Survivor Millionaire.

It is this combination that we believe will produce tremendous results over the long run,

This is the first giant step in terms of making content available to more people in more places, … This is just the beginning of what we believe will be a long and prosperous relationship...

The park is definitely ready for its grand opening,

None of the issues really rose to the level of what I call a major concern in our minds, because they were either exaggerated — and I won’t be specific — or they were fixable,

In terms of working together efficiently and synergistically, we believe we have achieved a great deal. But to go to the next level, we think it is important to relocate some of our employees to...

For the first time ever, hit primetime shows can be purchased online the day after they air on TV.

We can’t stand in the way and can’t allow tradition to stand in the way of where the consumer can go or wants to go. Windows in general need to change. I don’t think it’s...

We fully expect this is a giant step in the direction of growing the company and all its Disney brands and businesses in this very populous region,

We believe that, barring the unforeseen — a significant downturn in the market — the ABC network will likely be profitable in ’05,

To say that I’m aggressive might be an understatement here. I’m thoroughly pleased with what ABC did and we’re going to do more of it as a company on other sites.

As it relates to animation and the studio part of the company’s overall plan to reduce staff … the goal there is consistent with all of the company’s divisions, and that is to reduce staff...

This is the first giant step in making content available to more people in more places more often. It is the future as far as we’re concerned.

It’s in our best interest to put some of the old rules aside and create new ones and follow the consumer – what the consumer wants and where the consumer wants to go,

it’s rare that there are content issues for our product.

That’s what it’s about, more than anything else, more than financials, more than technology, more than growing globally.

The return of our NABET-represented employees and the closing of what has been a difficult period for all concerned – one that I wish could have been avoided – is a very welcome development.

We’re delighted to be working with Apple to offer fans a new and innovative way to experience our wildly popular shows,

The heart and soul of the company is creativity and innovation.

Over time, viewers will come back to ‘Millionaire’ in higher levels than they are watching today,

This is a first giant step, … It is the future, as far as we are concerned.

As the forerunner to Mickey Mouse and an important part of Walt Disney’s creative legacy, the fun and mischievous Oswald is back where he belongs, at the home of his creator and among the stable...

This is the first giant step to making more content available to more people online. It is the future as far as I’m concerned. It’s a great marriage between content and technology and I’m thrilled...

We like the size of the company today given the environment and have no plans to split it up and make it smaller,

As millions discover the wonders of Hong Kong and China – one of the most rapidly growing travel destinations in the world – the future is indeed bright.

It’s going to be seen by, I’m told, as many as a billion people, which is tremendous,

Digital piracy needs to be addressed. Without content protection, investment in content can’t be supported. We need secure distribution. If you (telecommunications equipment and software makers) help us, we will make it easier for you...

It’s vital for a company such as ours to be incredibly vigilant in terms of the consumer, … Consumers today, using great technological tools, have many more choices in terms of how they spend their...

Consumers have a lot more authority these days and they know that by using technology they can gain access to content and they want to use the power that they have… We can’t stand in...

Today’s announcement of our proposed combination of the ABC Radio business with Citadel Broadcasting underscores our commitment to maximizing the value of our assets for our shareholders, while focusing our capital and management resources toward...

They want the rhetoric to end and they want to concentrate on what they do best.

I don’t think it’s out of the question that a DVD can be released in effect in the same window as a theatrical release. Although I’m sure we will get a fair amount of push-back...

I am encouraged by the solid momentum in our earnings and the financial and creative strengths that underpin these results.

In order for us to even consider a park there, we need to be sure we have access to television,

We are not predicting that the rating phenomenon will remain as high as it was, but nevertheless we did bring in substantial advertising revenue from it. We believe that the show is still and will...

We sold it in the upfront under relative conservative circumstances, actually expecting that there would be a decrease in ratings,