Tag: Disney
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Disney May Finally Have a Clearer Succession Plan for CEO Bob Iger
The cloud surrounding who will succeed Disney CEO Bob Iger may be clearing up with two former executives rejoining the fold. Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs will rejoin the company as consultants to Iger, according to the Financial Times. The pair were top contenders for taking over as CEO before Iger’s initial retirement but left…
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Disney’s CEO Says The Studio is Shifting Focus Away From Marvel & Star Wars
Since coming back to Disney after a brief retirement, CEO Bob Iger is looking to cut $5.5 billion in overall costs including $3 billion from content creation. As part of this strategy, Bob Iger said the company is shifting focus away from the Marvel and Star Wars franchises to focus on a greater variety of…
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Everything We Know About ESPN’s Stand Alone Streaming Service Including Price, Launch Date, & More Updated
Earlier this year, we learned that Disney was building a streaming service and planned to offer ESPN as a stand alone streaming option. So exactly what does that mean, and what do we know about Disney’s so-called “Flagship” project to leave cable TV behind and offer a la carte TV? Let’s take a look at…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Writers & Actors Aren’t Being “Realistic”
The WGA strike has been ongoing since May 2nd. As of midnight last night, major studios still had yet to offer an acceptable deal to SAG-AFTRA, exceeding the extended period of contract negotiations without finalizing a new agreement. SAG-AFTRA members have already nearly unanimously voted in favor of a strike ahead of last night’s negotiation…
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Disney May Sell Some of Its TV Networks Including ESPN As Cord Cutting Grows
Disney has been looking to cut costs for years now. Now during an interview with CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger left an option open to sell some of its TV assets as it struggles with cord cutting. This all comes as Disney is right in the middle of significant cost cutting efforts and the changing…
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Disney Extends Bob Iger Contract Through 2026
Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, has had a long run with the company. He first took over after former CEO Michael Eisner left the company in September of 2005 and held this position until the end of his contract in February of 2020. Bob Iger selected Bob Capek as his successor and served as Disney’s executive…
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CEO Bob Iger May Stay on at Disney Longer Than Expected
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger has had a long run with the company. He first took over after former CEO Michael Eisner left the company in September of 2005 and held this position until the end of his contract in February of 2020. Bob Iger selected Bob Capek as his successor and served as Disney’s executive…
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Disney+ Removes More Movies & TV Shows
Disney is removing a number of films across Disney+, Hulu, and Star+ as announced during Disney’s most recent quarterly report. The company is striving to cut $1.8 billion from its current budget and reallocate the money towards more profitable content. This past May, Disney already eliminated over 100 films and series from its content library…
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Disney Should Bundle ESPN Into ESPN+ One Analyst Says
As more streaming services bundle together platforms for a one-stop streaming app experience, does it make sense for ESPN to branch off on its own standalone service? Sports fans may appreciate this move but how would this work out price-wise when compared to bundle prices? ESPN started considering the move years back. Currently, you can…
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Hey Disney! is Now Available on Amazon Echo & Turns Your Echo Into Your Favorite Disney Character
Wish your Amazon Echo could answer in Disney-themed voices? Wish granted! Hey Disney! is now available on U.S. Amazon Echo devices. The Disney Magical Companion allows users to have weather forecasts, timers, and alarms respond using animation favorites such as Minnie Mouse, Fozzie Bear, Donald Duck, Dory, Mater, and BB-8 from Disney, Pixar, and Star…