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The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is the world’s second largest broadcasting and cable company in terms of revenue, after Comcast. Founded in 1923, Disney established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and theme parks. The company is best known for the products of its film studio, the Walt Disney Studios, and also owns and operates the ABC broadcast television network; cable television networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, A+E Networks, and ABC Family; publishing, merchandising, and theatre divisions; and owns and licenses 14 theme parks around the world.
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