Blockbuster movies give boost to Disney's revenue

US entertainment giant Walt Disney's fourth quarter revenue beat market expectations thanks to its recent blockbuster movies.

The company reported a 7% increase in quarterly revenue to $12.39bn (£7.8bn), above expectations of $12.36bn.

Hit films Guardians of the Galaxy released in July and Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie drove its studio unit growth by almost 18%.

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Danish toymaker Lego's profits rose 9% to 6.12 bn kroner ($1.12bn; £673m) in 2013 as the firm expands beyond its signature building blocks.

Rising sales were helped by increasing demand from China, which Lego highlighted as a future "core market".

The privately-held firm, which only reports profits annually, also said it hired 1,355 workers.

Profits from the hugely successful Lego movie were not included.

Lego is the world's second largest toymaker, behind Mattel, the maker of Barbie.

Lego's profits have been slowing recently as