ESPN takes the edge off 'Star Wars' success at Disney

By Lehar Maan (Reuters) - A drop in profit at Walt Disney Co's cable networks unnerved investors despite jumps in overall quarterly income and revenue, driven by the blockbuster release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Disney shares fell 2.7 percent to $89.75 in after-hours trading. They fell 9.5 percent in the 12 months up until Tuesday's close. The media networks unit that includes sports network ESPN, the Disney Channels and ABC recorded a 5.6 percent decline in operating income to $1. ...