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The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
SPORTSBALL And now for working overtime weekend! -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
Enjoy your WTF weekend! -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
I'd love to see a Splatfest based on Pork, Beef, Chicken. -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
Video Game female friday -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
@Darc_RequiemLet's just say with the new announcement in Florida of the Epic universe theme park expansion, Disney continues to appear lacking in other news, FEMALE FRIDAY -
The Cartoons and Animation Thread
TheInfernoman replied to TheInfernoman's topic in General Discussion
Nope very few at work even knew it was a thing. -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
@Darc_Requiemfunny you brought up Disney earnings. Here's the official in company spin email I just got from work: Watch a Special Message to Employees and Cast Members: Dear Fellow Employees & Cast Members, Just one year ago, we outlined an ambitious plan to return to a period of sustained growth and shareholder value creation, and our strong performance this past quarter demonstrates we have turned the corner and entered a new era. Earlier today on our quarterly earnings call, I made a number of significant announcements that speak to the important and exciting steps forward Disney is taking. In Q1, segment operating income increased by 27% and adjusted earnings per share rose 23% compared to the prior year, beating Wall Street’s expectations. And we’ve improved our entertainment streaming operating income by a remarkable 86%, year over year, and remain poised to reach profitability in our combined streaming business by the end of fiscal 2024. Also, we announced yesterday the full suite of ESPN’s channels will now be available direct to consumer as part of a new joint venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to create a new streaming sports service, launching this fall. This brings together content from all of these companies’ combined assets, including all the major professional sports leagues and college sports. Another exciting option available to sports fans will come in the fall of 2025 when we make the full suite of ESPN’s channels available as a stand-alone and highly interactive digital destination. Not only will consumers be able to stream their favorite live games and studio programming, they will also have access to engaging digital integrations like ESPN Bet and fantasy sports, e-commerce features, and a deep array of sports stats — all of which we know will be incredibly compelling to younger sports fans in particular. It will also have very robust personalization features. ESPN has long prioritized its desire and ability to serve sports fans wherever they are, and these steps will strengthen ESPN’s ability to deliver on that promise. And as you know, we’ve also been engaged in productive conversations with potential content and marketing partners for ESPN. We’ve made progress toward securing deals, and we expect to have more to share in the near future. ESPN is also adding a sports icon to its lineup, with Coach Nick Saban joining the network as an on-air commentator later this year. We’re excited to offer a more unified streaming experience, which we expect will deliver strong benefits in terms of higher engagement, lower churn, and greater advertising potential. When we launch our stand-alone ESPN service, we will also make it available on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, just as we’ve done with Hulu. We’ve already seen an incredible response to the beta launch of Hulu on Disney+, which has far exceeded every metric, and we are looking forward to the full launch next month. More than anything, the success of our streaming services is a testament to the amazing content we create. I especially want to acknowledge the teams at Disney Entertainment for the tremendous recognition they have received this awards season. At the Golden Globes, Disney received 27 nominations and won top prizes for FX’s The Bear and Searchlight’s Poor Things. At this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, we took home 37 wins — more than any other entertainment company, and we lead the industry with 20 nominations heading into the Oscars, which will air on March 10 on ABC. Looking ahead, we have an exciting slate of originals coming to Disney+, including Agatha from Marvel Studios, Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte from Lucasfilm, Win or Lose from Pixar, and much more, plus the highly anticipated FX saga Shogun is coming to Hulu next month, as well as all seasons of Grey’s Anatomy. I’m also excited to share that on March 15, Disney+ will become the exclusive streaming home of Taylor Swift’s historic concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), and will feature the concert in its entirety, including the song “cardigan" and four additional acoustic songs that were not in the theatrical or digital purchase release of the film. Turning to our film Studios, we have an incredibly robust slate of new theatrical releases as we continue revitalizing our creativity. This year we have Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Inside Out 2, Deadpool 3, Alien: Romulus, and Mufasa: The Lion King. And as we announced today, we will release a feature-length animated sequel to Moana in theaters this November. In 2025, we’re excited to bring audiences Captain America: Brave New World, Fantastic Four, Pixar’s Elio, Zootopia 2, and Avatar 3. And we’re already looking forward to 2026 and beyond with Frozen 3, the first Toy Story movie since 2019, and a new Star Wars movie that brings the Mandalorian and Grogu to the big screen for the very first time. These films will not only reach global audiences in theaters, but as we’ve consistently demonstrated, they will become important anchors on our global streaming platforms, driving subscriptions and engagement, while also continuing to fuel growth in our Experiences businesses. After all, one of the things that truly sets Disney apart is our unique ability to turn top quality IP into top quality experiences, leading to significant growth. That was certainly true this quarter. Every one of our Parks was profitable in Q1, giving us an incredibly solid foundation to build upon as we invest significantly to turbocharge growth in this business. We’ve had a tremendous response from guests visiting our newly opened World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland as well as our first-ever Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort. And as I’ve said before, we also have so many untapped stories just waiting to be brought to life in our Parks across the globe as we continue to invest in this extraordinary business. Additionally, we are entering into an exciting relationship with Epic Games to create a transformational games and entertainment universe that integrates Disney’s world-class storytelling into Epic’s cultural phenomenon, Fortnite, enabling consumers to play, watch, create, and shop for both digital and physical goods. This marks Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of video games and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion. Looking at the renewed strength of our businesses this quarter — from Sports, to Entertainment, to Experiences — the stage is now set for significant growth and success. I couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve done to help us reach this moment, or more excited for what lies ahead. Thank you, Bob -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
MEME MONDAY: Indie game edition! -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
Not me...but I only play multiplatform games anyway 🤷 -
The Cartoons and Animation Thread
TheInfernoman replied to TheInfernoman's topic in General Discussion
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The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
RIP Apollo...Carl was an amazing and talented man. 😭 -
The One Piece Thread: Gear 4th!!!
TheInfernoman replied to *.:White ShadoW:.*'s topic in General Discussion
Well then... -
The Cartoons and Animation Thread
TheInfernoman replied to TheInfernoman's topic in General Discussion
Once again another potentially good remake of one of my favorite series getting "reimagined" into something no one asked for. This instance is even worse because the showrunner is cutting character development that is critical to understanding the cast. -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
If you're ok with demon sex and the other NSFW things in Baulder's Gate, you're going to be ok with a girl with hips/legs in Stellar Blade. At least that's how I see it. -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
I LOVE The Lyin' Queen! -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
My derp brain did NOT read that as Foamstars from a distance 👀 -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
Since we cannot stop talking about a skinny white girl. WOMEN WEDNESDAY. -
The Cartoons and Animation Thread
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I would have done it if given the chance (but I'm took old now) Sokka is my fave but his development runs deep. Granted the cast all were developed in varying ways but morseso Sokka for me. -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
MEME MONDAY (the replies are killing me edition) -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
Get one of each...who says you should only choose one? 😎 -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
having a good day? well too bad! enjoy this WTF weekend! Try not to rage. -
Video Game Discussion Thread vol. 2
TheInfernoman replied to misterBee's topic in General Discussion
Iwata was too good for this world... -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
Nice...😎 Also its FELINE FRIDAY (why I hate cats edition) -
The One Piece Thread: Gear 4th!!!
TheInfernoman replied to *.:White ShadoW:.*'s topic in General Discussion
https://manga4life.com/read-online/One-Piece-chapter-1105.html -
The MEGASHOCK Saloon Thread 3: Chinder Chagger Edition
TheInfernoman replied to Disciple0fAnrky's topic in General Discussion
Nice! Hey my wife and I are planning to go to Walt Disney World next week sooo...you got Venmo/Zelle? I'll pay you back I swear!