Activision Blizzard Launches Activision Blizzard Studios to Create Original Film and TV Content Based on Iconic, Globally-Recognized Franchises

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Following Announced King Digital (KING) Acquisition

November 9, 2015 8:16 AM EST

Wedbush reiterated an Outperform rating on Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), and raised the price target to $47.00 (from $37.00), following the announced acquisition of King Digital Entertainment (NYSE: KING). Analyst Michael Pachter doesn't expect the acquisition to be completed by year-end,... More

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) Launches Activision Blizzard Studios

November 6, 2015 1:20 PM EST

Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced the launch of Activision Blizzard Studios, a new film and television studio devoted to creating original content based on the companys extensive library of iconic and globally-recognized intellectual properties. Activision Blizzards owned content includes some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world, including Call of Duty®,Skylanders®, Diablo®, Hearthstone® and StarCraft®. Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk has been tapped to co-head the division, along with a senior creative executive who will be announced soon.

Activision Blizzard Studios first production will be Skylanders Academy, an... More