The Walt Disney Company

Disney

Walt Disney is the largest media conglomerate in the world. Founded October 16^th 1923 by Walt Disney. The company is most known for its film studio Walt Disney Picture Group. It established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before doing live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its company into theatre, radio, publishing, and online media. Disney also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, and ABCFamily; publishing, merchandising and licenses 14 theme parks around the world. Mickey Mouse is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.

History

In 1940 the company went public and 1954 SAW Disneyland TV program begin on ABC then in 1965 the Disney news began publication.  In 1981 plans for a cable network are announced then in 1963 the Disney Channel began. In 1986 The Company’s name is changed from Walt Disney Productions to The Walt Disney Company. In 1990 the Disney Adventures Magazine began publication and 1993 acquires independent film distributor Miramax Films. In Disney purchases DIC Entertainment, and acquires the rights to its shows then 1996 The Company takes on the Disney Enterprises name and acquires the Capital Cities/ABC group, renaming it ABC. 2001 saw Disney buys Fox Family Network for $3 billion in July, giving Disney programming and cable network reaching 81 million homes. Disney changes Fox Family Network to ABC Family. In 2006 Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios and in 2009 Disney twenty-three magazine begins publication.

I think The Walt Disney Company is a huge and successful media company and will have a bright future for many years to come.

BBC

BBC

The BBC is one of the biggest public service broadcasters in the world. It is a public service broadcaster it was established by royal charter and is funded by UK household licence fees. It was the world’s first national broadcasting organisation founded on 18^th October 1922. The BBC uses the money to provide services including 8 national TV channels, 10 national radio stations, 40 local radio stations and an extensive website for the public. The annual cost of a colour TV licence is £145.50 and £45 for a black and white TV licence.

History of BBC

In 1922 BBC is formed where John Reith was first general manager. Its first outside broadcast was in 1923 and first issue of radio times was published in 1924 it had its first relay to America then in 1927 the BBC was established by the royal charter. In 1932 the construction of broadcasting house began, the first purpose built broadcasting centre in the UK and then in 1936 the worlds first ever TV service was launched. In 1946 the first television for children began and in 1949 was the first TV weather forecast. In 1950 they did the first television broadcast from the air then in 1955 the first TV soap launched ‘The grove family’ and in 1958 the world’s longest running children’s programme ‘Blue Peter’ begins. In 1960 the construction of the Television centre began, the first ever purpose built TV centre in the world. In 1963 Doctor Who began the longest ever running sci-fi show and then in 1967 Radio 1 began and BBC launches colour TV in the UK. In 1974 CEEFAX service started then in 1985 Eastenders began to become the BBC’S most watched programme ever. In 1994 the first national lottery draw began and in 1997 was the launch of news 24 then in 1998 BBC choice begins the first BBC digital TV channel. In 2005 Doctor Who was re-launched and then in 2007 BBC iplayer was launched.

How the licence fee is spent

Licence fee

I think the licence fee is fair because the money is being used to provide new programmes and TV shows for the public, providing people with jobs and opportunities to be creative with the use of the money however I also think it is unfair as some people may only want to watch a few TV shows yet you have to pay just to even watch telly.

introduction

This is where I blog about all my progress and work assignmants for my course creative media. For my first assignment I will be talking about two media companys and how they work.