Star Wars’ No.1 ranking suggests that Disney’s revitalization of the brand is working.
Archives for December 2023
Universal banks on ‘Migration’ to expand its animation lead over Disney
Disney’s animation studios have struggled to generate box-office returns recently while Universal’s Illumination and DreamWorks studios continue to deliver.
James Gorman talks Disney succession, proxy fight as he gears up to join board
Gorman won praise for managing the CEO succession process at Morgan Stanley.
What ‘Pocahontas’ Tells Us About Disney, for Better and Worse
The animated tale was both controversial and an Oscar-winning box office hit. It’s also one of the rare films from that era that the company isn’t eager to remake.
Nelson Peltz Nominates Two to Disney Board, Including Himself
Nelson Peltz, who feels the company’s stock is languishing and that leadership succession planning has been mishandled, is in his second proxy battle with the entertainment giant in two years.
Trian nominates Peltz and former Disney exec to media giant’s board
Trian, which is run by Peltz, has criticized Disney’s board for what it calls missteps and poor financial management.
Youth sports is a multibillion-dollar business. An ex-Disney TV exec aims to supercharge it
Ben Sherwood’s MOJO Sports, which boasts live game streaming, launched in 2021 with big-name backers such as NFL star Russell Wilson.
Disney+ adding Hulu integration as streaming bundles accelerate
Disney had previously offered a bundle of Disney+ and Hulu, but Wednesday’s release is part of a push to integrate the two platforms.
Activist investor urges Disney to add Trian’s Nelson Peltz to its board
Activist investor Ancora wants Trian’s Nelson Peltz to join Disney’s board.
Tab lovers hope to convince Coca-Cola to revive the once popular diet soda
Coca-Cola discontinued its once groundbreaking Tab diet soda three years ago and a hardy group of fans are actively trying to get the company to bring it back to retail shelves.
Last month, on a sunny fall Friday, a dozen of them from all over the country gathered at the World of Coca-Cola