DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE

The tradition of great storytelling has always been part of the fabric of Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW). Today, it is a vibrant, growing business that sits at the heart of Disney Consumer Products as a storytelling engine–bringing stories to life in a variety of formats.

The business maintains a diverse portfolio that supports New York Times best-selling authors such as Mo Willems, Rick Riordan, and Melissa de la Cruz, as well as beloved brands including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. The Core Publishing business includes vertically integrated imprints in the US, as well as an extensive licensing structure in all key and emerging markets. DPW also works closely with licensees in the US and internationally to create a range of international children's comics and magazines, including Sofia the First, Topolino, Le Journal de Mickey, and Aku Ankka. Internationally, Core Publishing includes partworks and direct mail businesses as well.

DPW's Digital Publishing business has also extended its content in the form of eBooks, apps, digital comics, enhanced eBooks and digital magazines. To date, it has launched hundreds of eBooks; more than 170 top-ranking apps spanning categories such as Music, Kids, Entertainment, and Books; more than 1,500 comics worldwide; and hundreds of successful franchise-based digital magazines.