Doubts persist over Eisner’s successor at Disney
Michael Eisner's decision to hand the reins of Walt Disney to his successor after 20 years in charge is unlikely to end criticism of the media and entertainment group. By Jane Martinson.
Time running out for Eidos to save itself
Eidos, the computer games company that created Tomb Raider's Lara Croft, has two weeks to clinch a takeover deal or it will be at the mercy of its bankers. By Richard Wray and Neil Hume.
Comics relief Superhero helps to double Marvel profits
Spider-Man swung to the aid of parent company Marvel Enterprises in the fourth quarter, helping to more than double profits to $30.1m (£15.7m). By David Teather.
New York Times buys About.com
The New York Times Company last night announced a $410m (£216m) deal to buy the online information business About.com from publishing group Primedia.
Time Warner gets back on its feet
Time Warner said yesterday that profits last year grew by 27% to $3.36bn (£1.78bn), signalling that the world's largest media company is back on track after a turbulent few years.
Napster launches bands on the run
Digital media company Napster yesterday unveiled a portable subscription service it claimed would 'change the music industry forever' and allow it to compete more effectively with Apple's iTunes. By Owen Gibson.
Sky previews interactive album in TV first
BSkyB is offering five tracks from the forthcoming Chemical Brothers album on a free 'interactive jukebox' ahead of its official release. By Stephen Brook.
BT spends £10m to take on Yell
BT is planning to spend more than £10m on advertising its phonebooks operation this year as the company takes on Yellow Pages. By Richard Wray.
$210m settlement in AOL fraud inquiry
Time Warner agreed to pay $210m (£108m) yesterday to settle criminal fraud charges related to its internet service provider America Online. By David Teather.
Toshiba signals DVD format war
Sony, the Japanese electronics and entertainment group, has approached arch-rival Toshiba in an attempt to prevent a damaging format war over their next-generation DVDs. By Jane Martinson.
TV praise ‘hid bitter plotting in Disney boardroom’
Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner yesterday told a Delaware courtroom how he had appeared on television praising Michael Ovitz even as he was plotting his departure. By David Teather.
Eisner: Disney brief advised me on Ovitz
Walt Disney chief Michael Eisner yesterday said he had relied on the advice of the company's top legal officer to decide that former president Michael Ovitz could not be fired without severence. By David Teather.
Eisner: Ovitz too ‘elitist’ for Disney
In his second day of testimony in a shareholder lawsuit, Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner said the former company president, Michael Ovitz, had difficulty adjusting to the Disney culture. By David Teather.