Disney to invest $1.5 billion in 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during the company's earnings call Wednesday that it would invest $1.5 billion in Cary-based Epic Games.

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QuartzLean Left· Feb 8, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Disney to invest $1.5 billion in 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment

InsiderLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney's making a $1.5 billion bet on video games with Fortnite maker Epic Games

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Ran by 7 outlets· ABC 7 Los Angeles, ABC 30 Fresno, +5 more
ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Feb 8, 2024

Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

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Disney to make $1.5B investment in Epic Games, best known for Fortnite

WHEC RochesterCenter· Feb 8, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Disney to invest $1.5 billion in 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment

ForbesCenter· Feb 8, 2024

Disney Tries Again To Get Game Business Right With Epic, Fortnite Deal

InvestopediaCenter· Feb 8, 2024

Disney Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat, $1.5B Investment in Fortnite Maker Epic Games

Digital TrendsCenter· Feb 7, 2024

Fortnite is getting a Disney universe made by Epic Games

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Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 8, 2024

Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in 'Fortnite' Developer Epic Games to Build 'Gaming Universe'

Breitbart NewsRight· Feb 8, 2024

Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in 'Fortnite' Developer Epic Games to Build 'Gaming Universe'

FortuneLean Right· Feb 7, 2024

Disney to invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games, with Marvel, Avatar, Star Wars characters coming to Fortnite

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VarietyLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in ‘Fortnite’ Developer Epic Games: ‘Our Biggest Foray Into the Game Space Ever,’ Iger Says

The GuardianLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney invests $1.5bn in Fortnite maker Epic Games to create new ‘universe’

EngadgetLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a 'games and entertainment universe'

The Hollywood ReporterLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney Invests $1.5B in Epic Games, With Plans to Create New Universe Featuring Franchise IP

PolygonLean Left· Feb 7, 2024

Disney invests $1.5B in Fortnite maker Epic Games

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