Formerly | Walt Disney Telecommunications (1981–2004) |
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Company type | Division |
Industry | Entertainment, cable and satellite television |
Founded | November 9, 1981 |
Founders | James P. Jimirro Alan Wagner |
Defunct | October 12, 2020 (3 years, 8 months and 20 days) |
Fate | Assets split up |
Successors | Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (other assets) ESPN and Sports Content (sport content) |
Headquarters | 91505 S Buena Vista St, , |
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Parent | The Walt Disney Company |
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Disney Media Networks was a business segment of The Walt Disney Company that oversaw the company's television networks, cable channels, television production and distribution studios, and owned-and-operated television stations. The segment's primary divisions were Walt Disney Television and A&E Networks (50% stake).[1][2]