Nine grandchildren of Walt and Roy Disney expressed support for Bob Iger and the company’s board, and criticized Nelson Peltz and others circling Disney.
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Archives for February 2024
Disney and Reliance Industries Announce Media Mega Deal in India
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries will control what is left of Disney’s grasp at India’s burgeoning media market.
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Sean Bailey, Longtime Disney Movie Executive, Steps Down
Sean Bailey had hits with live-action versions of “Aladdin” and “The Lion King,” but Disney has been on a box office cold streak more recently.
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FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. over sports joint venture
FuboTV cited what it calls “extreme suppression of competition in the U.S. sports-focused streaming market.”
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Disney star turned space CEO: Bridgit Mendler launches satellite data startup backed by major VCs
Already, Northwood is attracting high-profile venture investors, with about $6 million in initial funding raised from investors including Andreessen Horowitz.
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Debra OConnell to Oversee News at Disney
Ms. OConnell, a longtime executive at Disney, will become the president of a newly created division that will include ABC News and the company’s local stations.
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Disney Adds to Its Defenses With Strong Earnings — and Taylor Swift
The media giant beat analysts’ profit forecasts and announced a slew of new content. Will that be enough to fend off the activist investor Nelson Peltz?
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Wall Street loves Disney’s kitchen-sink quarter, but Nelson Peltz says he isn’t backing down
Disney shares jumped after announcements meant to excite investors while activist investor Nelson Peltz tells CNBC he is pushing forward with a proxy fight.
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Disney is releasing a ‘Moana’ sequel in theaters this Thanksgiving
A “Moana” sequel will be released in theaters this Thanksgiving, Disney announced during its earnings call Wednesday.
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour film to stream exclusively on Disney+ starting March 15
The Eras Tour concert film is a major addition for Disney’s streaming service Disney+, as it was a box office hit.
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