Russia Says Nyet to Hannah Montana
MOSCOW/LOS ANGELES, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Russia’s anti-monopoly agency on Friday blocked Walt Disney’s (DIS.N) local venture, derailing the media giant’s plan to create a free-to-air channel for Russian families, local media reported. Read more…
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Disney Puts $233M Into New Disney Channel Russia Projects
It’s being reported that Disney will invest $233 million into new projects for the free Disney Channel in Russia currently in development in partnership with Media One TV (Disney will have a 49% stake in the channel). The channel is already expected to air dubbed versions of Hannah Montana and other Disney Channel staples, but will also feature exclusive content developed directly for the market.
Categories: Television Tags: Disney Channel, Russia, television


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