This assignment has not only taught me that media influence does not stop with the news, but goes on to influence TV shows and movies. I was shocked to find out that only 6 big companies own the hundreds of TV channels we know and watch. One of my all time favorite shows is Grey's Anatomy, which is produced by Lifetime. I was shocked to find out that Lifetime TV is owned by the Walt Disney Company. In doing some research I found out the the Walt Disney Company is known for producing shows or movies in which a female actress is the lead role. This is strongly portrayed in Grey's Anatomy, as the show revolves around the life of Meredith Grey, a female general surgeon.
Walt Disney Company, also known as just Disney, is the worlds second largest media conglomerate in terms of revenue, only behind Comcast. Disney has a $40.1 billion dollar revenue and owns TV channels, radio stations, print media, and other types of entertainment such as Marvel Entertainment and the Disney Store. When I thought of the Walt Disney Company I only thought of Disney World/Disney Land, and TV channels such as Disney Channel. I am shocked to know the the company has ownership of thousands of different sub companies, all of which have the morals and opinions of the Walt Disney Company.
