Robert Iger has reportedly brought in two former heirs apparent, Kevin Mayer and Thomas Staggs, for advice, renewing focus on succession at the media giant.
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Archives for July 2023
Disney’s ‘Haunted Manson’ Does Poorly at Weekend Box Office.
“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” continued to dominate, as “Haunted Mansion” tried to break through without the promotional help of its stars, who are on strike.
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ESPN Is Said to Talk With Leagues About Taking Stake in Network
The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball.
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Where have all the billion-dollar movies gone? So far, only Mario’s been super this year
While Disney is on pace to win the box office crown this year, billion-dollar grosses are in short supply at the company and across the industry.
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Hollywood Actors Join Writers on Strike, Bringing Industry to a Standstill
The dual walkouts pit more than 170,000 workers against old-line studios like Disney and Sony, as well as tech juggernauts like Netflix and Amazon.
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Disney pulling back on making Marvel, Star Wars content, Iger says
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Thursday on CNBC that the company will cut back on its content creation for major franchises Marvel and Star Wars.
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Disney is open to finding a new strategic partner for ESPN, Iger says
Disney is open to selling a stake in ESPN and is looking for a strategic partner as it prepares its transition to streaming, CEO Bob Iger said in an interview.
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Disney could soon sell its TV assets as Iger says business ‘may not be core’ to the company
Disney CEO Bob Iger appeared for an interview with CNBC’s David Faber the morning after announcing a contract extension through 2026.
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Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract through 2026, two years longer than planned
Iger had previously told CNBC that he had no intention to stay longer than two years in the post after he returned in November.
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Iger to Remain as Head of Disney Through 2026
The 72-year-old chief executive previously said he planned to leave when his contract ended at the end of 2024.
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