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Another Lawsuit Filed Against Bob Chapek, Iger, and More Alleges Company ‘Misled’ Investors On Disney+ Costs, Sustainability

August 29, 2023

Another derivative suit filed by Stourbridge Investments on August 23, 2023, alleges that current and former executives at The Walt Disney Company “repeatedly misled investors about the success” of the Disney+ streaming platform, something that contributed to “significant losses and damages” on behalf of the plaintiff. Bob Iger, Bob Chapek Listed as Defendants in New … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible, Florida Man Steals Keys From Stroller at EPCOT and Takes Vehicle, & More: Daily Recap (8/9/23)

August 9, 2023

by Brit Tuttle

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Says He’s ‘Personally Committed’ to Ending SAG-AFTRA & WGA Strikes

August 9, 2023

by Brit Tuttle

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In today’s Q3 2023 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Iger shared a statement on the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, stating he is “personally committed” to ending them. Bob Iger Comments on Hollywood Strikes After being slammed for saying the demands of writers and actors were “not realistic,” Iger has shared more … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible

August 9, 2023

by Kyle Silagyi

A recent article from The Hollywood Reporter has breathed new life into the longstanding rumor of a potential Apple acquisition of The Walt Disney Company. The August 9 article by Kim Masters and Alex Weprin proposes that the company’s recent effort to trim down their extensive television offerings could pave the way toward an eventual … Read more

RUMOR: Kevin Mayer & Tom Staggs Reportedly Return as Advisors to CEO Bob Iger

July 31, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs have both been contacted individually by Disney to advise CEO Bob Iger on TV strategy, Matthew Belloni of Puck reports. Mayer & Staggs Advising Iger Mayer and Staggs were both popular picks to replace Iger as CEO the first time but he passed over them, leading to the executives leaving Disney. … Read more

Victim Identified in Lethal Fall at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bryan Cranston Directly Addresses Bob Iger in Passionate Speech at SAG-AFTRA Strike, & More: Daily Recap (7/29/23)

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, July 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Bryan Cranston Directly Addresses Bob Iger in Passionate Speech at SAG-AFTRA Strike Rally

July 29, 2023

by Brit Tuttle

Bryan Cranston delivered an impassioned speech earlier this week at a SAG-AFTRA strike rally in Times Square, which included a message directly addressed to CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, according to Variety. Bryan Cranston Shares Message for Bob Iger At the “Rock the City for Fair Contract” rally, Cranston’s Disney-related remarks began … Read more

Iger Meets with Disney Leaders After Comments About Selling Company & Assets Caused ‘High Anxiety,’ Jazz Band Will Replace Fantasmic! at Disneyland Until Show is Ready, & More: Daily Recap (7/19/23)

July 19, 2023

by Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Bob Iger Meets with Disney Leaders After His Comments About Potentially Selling Company & Assets Caused ‘High Anxiety’

July 19, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

Disney CEO Bob Iger met with fellow company leaders on Tuesday to calm nerves about his comments regarding the potential sale of TV assets. Iger’s TV Comments During an interview with David Faber on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Iger agreed with Faber that ABC “may not be core” to The Walt Disney Company. He said they … Read more

BREAKING: CEO Bob Iger Considering Selling Streaming Services and Other Assets, May Even Try to Sell Entire Disney Company

July 17, 2023July 16, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger is looking to sell some of the company’s TV and streaming assets, and may even be considering selling the entire company. Bloomberg reported on the potential sales, referencing Iger’s now infamous “Squawk Box” interview. The interview conducted by David Faber was held at a media conference in Sun … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Sees ‘Opportunities to Turbocharge’ Theme Park Growth

July 14, 2023

by Brit Tuttle

During his appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Thursday, July 13, Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, shared his optimism for the potential future of Disney Parks & Resorts. Disney CEO Bob Iger Sees Opportunities for Theme Park Growth This news follows the recent announcement that Iger would be extending his contract as … Read more

Judge Rules More Time Needed for Decision About Dismissing CFTOD Board Lawsuit Against Disney

July 14, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

After a hearing on Friday afternoon, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber ruled that she would need more time to make a decision regarding The Walt Disney Company’s motion to dismiss the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisor’s lawsuit against them. Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late … Read more

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher Calls Bob Iger’s Comments About Strikes ‘Repugnant,’ Compares CEO to Medieval Land Baron

July 14, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

As the SAG-AFTRA strike officially begins, shutting down Hollywood productions, president of the union Fran Drescher responded to Disney CEO Bob Iger’s comments about the strikes. Bob Iger’s Comments During an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on July 13 — just hours before SAG-AFTRA officially announced their strike — The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger … Read more

Iger Avoiding ‘Culture War’ with DeSantis, Squirrel Sneaks onto Carousel of Progress, and More: Daily Recap (7/13/23)

July 13, 2023

by Justin Giglio

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Calls Writer & Actor Strikes ‘Disturbing,’ Says Demands Are ‘Not Realistic’

July 13, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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During his appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commented on the ongoing writers strike and highly likely actors strike, saying the demands of those involved are “not realistic.” Bob Iger on Writers & Actors Union Strikes The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for over two … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Appearing on CNBC Squawk Box

July 11, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Thursday morning. Iger’s interview with David Faber will air at 8:00 a.m. ET on July 13, 2023. Squawk Box, according to the CNBC website, is the” ultimate ‘pre-market’ morning news and talk program, where the biggest names in business and … Read more