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A Two-Time CEO’s Advice to Disney’s Bob Iger: I returned to Procter & Gamble after my successor abruptly retired. Here are five lessons I learned.
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Bob Iger Is Back at Disney to Fix His One Big Failure: Succession: The veteran CEO’s handpicked successor promptly flopped. Now he has two years to help make it ...
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With 6 Words, Disney's CEO Explained the Existential Threat Facing the Company. It's a Lesson for Every Leader
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A Two-Time CEO’s Advice to Disney’s Bob Iger: I returned to Procter & Gamble after my successor abruptly retired. Here are five lessons I learned.
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Bob Iger Is Back at Disney to Fix His One Big Failure: Succession: The veteran CEO’s handpicked successor promptly flopped. Now he has two years to help make it ...
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With 6 Words, Disney's CEO Explained the Existential Threat Facing the Company. It's a Lesson for Every Leader
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The news that Bob Iger, the Walt Disney Company’s own Rocket Man, was coming out of semi-retirement, aged 71, to retake control of the firm he left only 11 ... Show more
What Disney can learn from Elton John: The firm’s celebrity CEO isn’t the only superstar boss who won’t leave the stage
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What All Boards Can Learn From Bob Iger's Epic Failure as Disney's Board Chair: Make sure your board knows its blind spots.
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What Disney+'s Profitability Strategy Means for Marvel & Star Wars: In a company meeting after returning as CEO, Disney's Bob Iger promised ...
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Publicly Celebrates Bob Chapek's Ouster: Following Bob Iger's return and Bob Chapek's dismissal ...
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Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has a problem with ‘woke’ Disney movies: Peltz takes aim at Disney’s recent direction in its films.
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In Latest Streaming Merger, Hulu Content Now Available on Disney+ App: Disney+ now offers Hulu content, but only if you have the correct subscription ...
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Quick Glance: Disney+ and Hulu Merge: New Era of Streaming Begins
- Disney+ now offers an integrated Hulu bundle starting at $9.99/month with an extensive content library.
- Popular Hulu shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bear are now available within the Disney+ app.
- The integration of the 'full' Hulu experience into the Disney+ app aims to attract customers and enhance user-friendliness.
Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Confirms Next Movie Will Be a "Reboot": Pirates of the Caribbean is getting a fresh start with its sixth installment.
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Bob Iger’s Invincible Era Is Over: After a major Wall Street firm sides with activist Nelson Peltz ahead of an April 3 meeting, investors are questioning how the ...
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Peltz Questions Disney Casting for Marvels, Black Panther Films: Nelson Peltz has questioned Walt Disney Co.’s decision to pursue female- and Black-led casting ...
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Marvel’s Latest Hit Is Way Better Than It Needed to Be: X-Men ’97 is more than a nostalgia trip.
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Quick Glance: 'X-Men '97' Review: Marvel Breathes New Life into Classic Series with Innovative Animation and Care
- The sequel to 'X-Men: The Animated Series' from the 1990s, 'X-Men '97,' resonates with a nostalgic fan base that has been eagerly awaiting a revival for decades.
- Marvel Studios leverages nostalgia and familiar characters like Professor X, Wolverine, and Magneto to capture audience interest.
- The series 'X-Men '97' picks up directly after the events of the original, presenting a blend of familiar dynamics and fresh storylines.
- By successfully blending 2D and 3D animation, 'X-Men '97' delivers a visually appealing portrayal of the beloved superheroes, combining 90s nostalgia with modern elements.
Nelson Peltz Insists, Again, His Fight With Disney Is About The Board, Not Bob Iger – But It’s A Fine Line
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Who the Hell Is Nelson Peltz, the Billionaire Investor Disney Is Freaking Out About?
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Disneyland plans to build one of the world’s largest parking garages — again: The proposed Eastside garage would accommodate 17,600 vehicles, placing it among ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/21/disneyland-plans-to-build-one-of-the-worlds-largest-parking-garages-again/
After Gobbling Up Marvel And Star Wars, Disney Is Now Hungry For Anime: Disney's 21st century success has largely come from acquired properties like Star ...
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Disney has harmed investors with 'woke' agenda pushing 'anti-police and anti-White content': letter
nypost.com/2024/03/27/media/disney-has-harmed-investors-with-woke-agenda-letter/
Disneyland plans to build one of the world’s largest parking garages — again: The proposed Eastside garage would accommodate 17,600 vehicles, placing it among ...
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Star Wars: The Acolyte Poster Teases The Dark Side Rising – And Confirms Release Date
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George Lucas Backs Disney and Bob Iger in Proxy Fight: “Creating Magic Is Not for Amateurs”
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Disney criticizes Peltz remarks about casting of 'Black Panther,' 'The Marvels': Walt Disney Co on Friday said that remarks by activist investor Nelson Peltz ...
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Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute over control of theme park: The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park ...
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‘X-Men ’97’ Review – Marvel Revives the Classic Series with Inventive Animation and Care
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Egan-Jones backs activist Peltz for Disney's board as proxy battle rages: Egan-Jones has become the second proxy advisory firm to back Nelson Peltz's push for ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/egan-jones-backs-activist-peltz-disneys-board-proxy-battle-rages-2024-03-27/
DEI is not why ‘Star Wars’ is getting worse: ‘Star Wars’ fans complaining about Leslye Headland’s upcoming Disney+ series, ‘The Acolyte ...
fastcompany.com/91067140/dei-is-not-why-star-wars-is-getting-worse
Niles: It’s time for Anaheim to take the next step with DisneylandForward: Disney's ambitious plans include new lands and attractions, but how will guests ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/19/niles-its-time-for-anaheim-to-take-the-next-step-with-disneylandforward/
Bob Iger And Disney Get Backing In Proxy Battle From Former CEO Michael Eisner: Disney and its current CEO, Bob Iger, have secured the backing of Iger's ...
deadline.com/2024/03/bob-iger-disney-backed-in-proxy-battle-michael-eisner-1235865915/
Disney’s Big-Budget ‘Doctor Who’ Trailer Stars Ncuti Gatwa: ‘Doctor Who’ is definitely spending Disney’s money, based on the new trailer for Ncuti Gatwa’s first ...
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Ticket prices for Walt Disney World have spiked for 2025: Get ready to dig deep into those pockets to afford your next vacation at the “happiest place on Earth.”
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Russell T Davies says end of BBC is ‘undoubtedly on its way’: Doctor Who showrunner is trying to ensure that the fantasy drama outlasts the broadcaster
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/27/russell-t-davies-says-end-of-bbc-is-undoubtedly-on-its-way
ESPN, College Football Playoff strikes new six-year extension deal: Walt Disney said on Tuesday its sports network ESPN has extended its exclusive media rights ...
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27 Years Later, the MCU's Most Exciting Show Brings Back a Secret Weapon: The dream of the '90s is alive with mutants. In an interview with director Jake ...
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Pedro Pascal Proves Money Has Become Marvel's Greatest Villain - IGN: Does Marvel's Fantastic Four movie really need another big name like Pedro Pascal when it ...
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National Treasure 3's Chances Get A Blunt Response From Nicolas Cage: Exclusive: Actor Nicolas Cage addresses the chances of National Treasure 3 after years ...
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Marvel Studios Executive Addresses MCU Strategy Pivot: Marvel Studios executive Brad Winderbaum says the studio was made to quickly produced content for Disney+.
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Walt Disney Stock Is Set to Rise on Growth and Lower Costs: Analysts weigh in on Walt Disney, Ulta Beauty, Old Dominion Freight Line, Sweetgreen ...
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Disney+ announces Beach Boys music documentary: All the details: Everything you need to know about Disney+'s music documentary "The Beach Boys ...
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5 things to know for March 28: Bridge collapse, Gaza, Immigration, Disney, Crypto
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Hulu on Disney+ launches Wednesday. What you need to know: Disney Bundle subscribers will now see integrated Hulu content on their Disney+ app ...
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The 58 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now: From "Taylor Swift: The Era's Tour (Taylor's Version)" to the original "The Marvels," here's what you need to watch on ...
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Star Wars: The Acolyte Gets First Trailer Ahead of June 4 Disney+ Premiere - IGN: The Acolyte, a Star Wars show dubbed "Frozen meets Kill Bill" by showrunner ...
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Activist Peltz Gets Key Backing in Disney Proxy Fight: ISS’s recommendation comes after Disney won its own key endorsements.
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Ant-Man Star Paul Rudd Addresses Next Solo Marvel Film: Paul Rudd responds to questions about the next Ant-Man movie.
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Michael Eisner Backs Disney, Bob Iger in Proxy Fight With Activist Investors: The former Disney CEO said that bringing someone in with no company or industry ...
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Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Breaks Disney+ Record: Most-Streamed Music Film: Taylor Swift has set a new record with the premiere of her "Eras Tour" concert ...
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Movie Breaks Disney+ Record
- Taylor Swift's concert film 'Eras Tour' garnered 4.6 million views and 16.2 million hours on Disney+ in its opening weekend.
- The three-and-a-half-hour movie features performances of new songs not included in the original release, such as 'cardigan' and four additional acoustic songs.
- The film continues the triumphant success of 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour' and outperformed other music films on Disney+, including works by Billie Eilish, Elton John, Beyoncé, and Swift herself.
- Disney+ celebrated the film's release with a comprehensive homepage makeover highlighting Swift's various eras.
Disney receives endorsement from proxy advisory firm in board battle: Walt Disney on Monday received a critical endorsement from a proxy advisory firm when Glass ...
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Quick Glance: Support for Disney in Intense Boardroom Battle
- Glass Lewis recommends shareholders to re-elect all of Walt Disney's directors.
- The endorsement strengthens Disney in its battle against hedge funds like Trian Fund Management and Blackwells Capital.
- The advisory firm praises Disney's progress in streaming, changes in the film studio, and planned $60 billion investments in parks.
- Intense and costly dispute over the composition of Disney's board with differing opinions on the company's future.
Broadway star Sonya Balsara born to play Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin' on its 10th anniversary
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Niles: It’s time for Anaheim to take the next step with DisneylandForward: Disney's ambitious plans include new lands and attractions, but how will guests ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/19/niles-its-time-for-anaheim-to-take-the-next-step-with-disneylandforward/
Disney has made $12 billion from Star Wars.
Earned back almost 3X what they bought the franchise for ($4.05B)
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San Jose high school brings in $1.6 million as it celebrates 10 years: Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School honored its longtime corporate work-study partners ...
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Quick Glance: San Jose School Raises $1.6 Million
- Los Gatos resident Diane Brandenburg continues to surprise with community involvement.
- Brandenburg's $100,000 donation at an annual fundraiser for Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School was unexpected.
- The event marked the school's 10th anniversary and was a major success with prominent figures in attendance.
- A Disney 'Imagineer' and the retirement celebration of a city planning director were additional highlights of the event, which also featured a dog sports day and a presentation on notable women in the city.
Disney, Florida Settle Litigation Over Special District. Sunnier Skies Could Be Ahead.
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Man charged with selling illegal streaming devices at Sim Lim Square, infringing copyright of Disney, Netflix
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Disney backed by big names at critical time in activists' battle: What do George Lucas, Jamie Dimon and the family of Walt Disney have in common?
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/big-names-back-disney-critical-time-activists-battle-2024-03-20/
Patty Jenkins Claims She's Back Working on 'Rogue Squadron': Patty Jenkins claims she is back at work on Rogue Squadron, though earlier reporting indicated the ...
collider.com/patty-jenkins-claims-rogue-squadron-still-happening/
Disney Board Drama Heats Up. The Stock Gets an Upgrade.: Trian is reaffirming its call to change the composition of Disney’s board.
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Everything we know about the Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, including if Johnny Depp will return
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Gina Carano on Getting Sacked From Star Wars and Her Grudge Match With Disney: Gina Carano opens about about her 'Mandalorian' firing ...
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/gina-carano-interview-madalorian-firing-elon-musk-disney-1235851597/
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
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'The Acolyte' trailer shows 1st look at new 'Star Wars' series: Watch here: Get your first look at the new "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" ...
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Quick Glance: The Acolyte Creator Discusses Star Wars Series Production Choices
- Creator Leslye Headland opened up about the series’ practical effects and production in a new interview.
- Star Wars: The Acolyte didn’t utilize the Volume during filming, as revealed by the show's head writer and creator.
- The production process involved extensive martial arts elements, with impressive stunt work and actors performing their own action sequences.
- Despite the upcoming premiere of the first season, discussions about a potential second season of The Acolyte are already underway.
Dr Who showrunner Russell T Davies says the end of the BBC is ‘undoubtedly on its way’
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‘X-Men ’97’ Review: The Franchise’s Fans Will Be So Happy: If you loved the animated series from the ’90s, you’ll be very pleased with this new show.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/x-men-97-reviewl-the-franchises-fans-will-be-so-happy
Quick Glance: X-Men '97: The Morph Gender Identity Debate
- Following the release of X-Men '97 details and the trailer, some viewers labeled the new animated show as "woke", lacking familiarity with the characters' origins.
- Controversy sparked when it was revealed that an original character in X-Men '97 would be portrayed as non-binary, leading to reactions on right-wing news sites.
- The X-Men often served as societal mirrors, influenced by creators' inner struggles or cultural shifts of the time.
- There is a possibility that Morph could have been non-binary in the 1990s series, hinting at unexplored subplots. Superhero narratives frequently mirror contemporary society to engage audiences.
The Acolyte Trailer Breaks Record for Lucasfilms' Disney+ Star Wars Originals
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X-Men '97 Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Ahead of Show's Premiere Next Week - IGN: In an extremely unusual situation, X-Men '97 showrunner and executive producer Beau ...
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Disney attacks investor Nelson Peltz's motivations in effort to win board seats: Walt Disney responded on Monday to billionaire Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund's ...
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Disney Reaches Settlement with Florida Tax District Backed by Ron DeSantis: The entertainment giant has been in a long-running fight with the Republican governor ...
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Tata Said to Consider Buying Disney Stake in India TV Platform Tata Play: Tata Group is considering buying Walt Disney Co.’s stake in Tata Play Ltd ...
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Sunday's Oscars viewership hits four-year high on ABC: Sunday's Oscars telecast that honored atomic bomb drama "Oppenheimer" reached a four-year high in ...
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Americans are getting fed up with streaming price hikes: A new report from Deloitte suggests that U.S. households spend $61 a month on streaming ...
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Disney-owned Star India starts arbitration against Zee over cricket broadcasting deal
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Former Apple exec to head sports venture formed by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery
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How 'We Were the Lucky Ones' book became a Hulu TV series: Execs at Hulu and Disney discussed the process of turning a book into a TV series and the latest ...
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'9-1-1' Returns for Season 7: See Stars at the Premiere Party: The first responder drama returns on March 14 on ABC.
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Disney Activist Investors Blackwells Questions ValueAct Pension Management Role: Blackwells Capital contends that Walt Disney Co. should have disclosed that ...
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'I Question His Record': Disney Investor Slams Kevin Feige and 'Woke' Marvel Movies
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ESPN is open for business: How the coming months will shape the sports TV giant’s future
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DisneylandForward proposal allows 300-foot-tall thematic icons: That's twice the height of Matterhorn Bobsleds and 100 feet taller than anything else at the ...
ocregister.com/2024/03/13/disneylandforward-proposal-allows-300-foot-tall-thematic-icons/
Disneyland Hit by Another Closure: Disney is investing $60 billion in its theme parks and cruise lines over the next 10 years.
newsweek.com/disneyland-critter-country-haunted-mansion-1880760
Marvel seems to be losing its powers: The world’s mightiest movie franchise looks increasingly fragile
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The 'Aladdin' stage musical turns 10 this month. Here are the magical stories of three Genies
apnews.com/article/aladdin-broadway-10th-anniversary-genie-4cd2d3168e5568c760ec017231bcffbd
Taylor Swift smashes Disney+ viewing record with Eras Tour movie: The concert film that is streaming on Disney+ also includes additional songs the version that ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-eras-tour-movie-disney-plus-viewing-record-387136
Disneyland tests automated turnstiles in $4.8 million entrance makeover: The Disneyland resort automated entry gate project is expected to be complete in 2025.
ocregister.com/2024/03/12/disneyland-tests-automated-turnstiles-in-4-8-million-entrance-makeover/
D23: Disney (DIS) to Move Some Events to Honda Center in Anaheim: Walt Disney Co. is expanding the biennial D23 convention in Southern California ...
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Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84: He defied the odds to turn “Benji,” a live-action film series from a dog’s perspective ...
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Taylor Swift Takes Over Disney+ Homepage for ‘Eras Tour’ Streaming Premiere: Disney+ is giving its homepage a Taylor Swift takeover with the streaming premiere ...
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