Disney Entertainment CTO Aaron LaBerge is leaving the company for personal reasons, according to a company memo. A search for his replacement is underway.
Archives for April 2024
NBA’s exclusive TV rights negotiating window with ESPN, Warner expected to pass without a deal
The NBA’s exclusive window with incumbent media partners Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will expire April 22 without a signed deal, according to sources.
Barry Diller Bets on Media Veterans to Turn Around The Daily Beast
The former Disney executive Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles, the former Hearst content chief, are being given a minority stake in the digital tabloid.
Disney’s parks are its top money maker — and it plans to spend $60 billion to keep it that way
Disney’s parks unit is thriving as its studio and streaming businesses stagnate, and it’s investing in innovations and new attractions.
‘Mandalorian & Grogu,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ and another ‘Tron’ coming to theaters from Disney
Disney has updated its theatrical slate, and alongside the Mandalorian and Grogu, moviegoers will see a fifth “Toy Story” film and another “Tron” flick.
Disney’s Iger says Peltz proxy battle was a ‘distraction,’ board is focused on picking his successor
Disney CEO Bob Iger called Nelson Peltz’s proxy battle with the company a “distraction” and said the company’s board is focused on succession planning.
The Takeaways from Disney’s Proxy Battle with Nelson Peltz
New voting rules made for sharper attacks, while a bold defense kept the activist investor at bay. But pressure remains on the company’s chief, Bob Iger.
Disney beat back activist investor Nelson Peltz. Now the real work begins
Disney CEO Bob Iger has a year to show investors they were right to back him and the board over Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz.
Disney shareholders to decide Nelson Peltz’s board fate at annual meeting
Trian Capital has waged a proxy fight against Disney to land two board seats. Disney shareholders will vote yes or no at Wednesday’s board meeting.
Disney’s Annual Meeting Will Include a Thrill Ride
A nasty and expensive fight over board seats will come to a climax Wednesday when shareholders vote on Nelson Peltz’s bid for influence.