Bob: >> Thanks, Alexia, and good afternoon everyone. Just one year ago we outlined an ambitious plan to return to a period in sustained growth and shareholder value creation. Our strong performance this past quarter demonstrates we have turned the quarter and entered a new era. As previously noted we focused on transitioning ESPN into the pre-eminent digital sports platform building streaming into a profitable growth business, reinvigorating our film studios, and turbochargeing growth in our parks and experiences. Before we dive deeper into our results, let me start by making a number of significant announcements that represent important and exciting steps forward.
F irst, we announced yesterday the full sweep of the ES SPN's channels will now be available direct-to-consumer as part of a joint venture with Fox and Warner Brothers discover to create a new sports streaming service launching this fall. This brings together content from all of these companies -- in the fall of 2025 we'll be offering Epps N as a stand alone streaming option with innovative digital features creating a one-stop sports destination unlike anything available in the marketplace today.
ESPN is also adding a sports icon to its lineup with coach Nick SABE enjoining the network later this year.
We're excited to share that in November we will release a feature length animated sequel to Moana. E xciting relationship with epic games acquiring a small equity steak and launching a groundbreaking games and -- beloved brands and franchises with a h ugely popular Fortnite.
I'm pleased to share that Senese board has -- $3 billion stock buy back program in fiscal 24.
Oh, and one more thing. Next month Disney + will become the exclusive streaming home of Taylor Swift's historic concert film Taylor Swift, the eras tour, Taylor's version. I'll be sharing more with you about the announcements momentarily but what's clear is the important transformation we undertook last year is bearing fruit. Looking at our results this quarter, we can say with confident our strategy is working.
