Disney Acquires Club Penguin for $350M

August 1, 2007 By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer

(AP) -- The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it has bought the popular online kids hangout Club Penguin for $350 million, adding to its portfolio a site that in less than two years has been become a rage among preteens.



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