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Opinion: With the Disney Channel’s slow demise, where will Gen Alpha find their ‘Hannah Montana’?
3 months ago

Opinion: With the Disney Channel’s slow demise, where will Gen Alpha find their ‘Hannah Montana’?

LA Times  

Miley Cyrus appears at the Licensing International Expo in New York in 2007 where props and other items from “Hannah Montana” were going up for auction. On the series side, Disney Channel’s most buzzed about recent sitcoms have been “ Raven’s Home” and the upcoming “ Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Last year, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger asserted that the …

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Willow Bay explains why she and Bob Iger bought Angel City FC: ‘Culture-defining moment’
5 months, 1 week ago

Willow Bay explains why she and Bob Iger bought Angel City FC: ‘Culture-defining moment’

LA Times  

Bob Iger and Willow Bay arrive at the Oscars in Hollywood in March. The Angel City Football Club is getting stronger financial wings, thanks to one of Los Angeles’ most prominent couples: Willow Bay, dean of USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and her husband, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger. As part of the arrangement, which is …

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How Angel City became ‘the most valuable women’s sports team in the world’ with new owners
5 months, 1 week ago

How Angel City became ‘the most valuable women’s sports team in the world’ with new owners

New York Times  

On Wednesday, Angel City FC became “the most valuable women’s sports team in the world” after the club entered into a definitive agreement for Willow Bay and Bob Iger to become the new controlling owners. According to Angel City’s official press release, the $250million enterprise valuation makes it “the most valuable women’s sports team in the world”. “We’re committed to …

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Oprah dazzles in all-white outfit as she joins close friend Gayle King and billionaire masters of the universe at Sun Valley summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Oprah dazzles in all-white outfit as she joins close friend Gayle King and billionaire masters of the universe at Sun Valley summit

Daily Mail  

Oprah Winfrey dazzled in an all-white ensemble as media and tech giants stepped out to attend a conference dubbed the 'summer camp for billionaires' in Idaho. Oprah Winfrey was seen sporting a white sweater, casual jeans, a pair of white sneakers and a crossbody bag with minimal jewelry The American talk show host was photographed leaving a morning conference with …

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Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez join Tim Cook and Robert Kraft at annual Sun Valley 'billionaires summer camp'
5 months, 1 week ago

Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez join Tim Cook and Robert Kraft at annual Sun Valley 'billionaires summer camp'

Daily Mail  

Media and tech giants have arrived in style in Sun Valley, Idaho for 'billionaires summer camp.' Jeff Bezos arrived in Idaho with his glamourous fiancée Lauren Sanchez who sported a new bob hairdo Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of many media and tech giants on the guest list for this years 'billionaires summer camp' Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss …

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Bob Iger: Embattled keeper of the House of Mouse
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bob Iger: Embattled keeper of the House of Mouse

LA Times  

Bob Iger, photographed at the premiere of FX’s “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Jan. 23. See the whole list Less than a year after Iger’s “retirement,” his heir, Bob Chapek, was ousted and the one true Bob was back on the throne, welcomed like a returning king. In a much-needed …

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After Disney’s epic corporate dust-up, can Bob Iger fix the House of Mouse?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

After Disney’s epic corporate dust-up, can Bob Iger fix the House of Mouse?

The Independent  

As corporate ding-dongs go, the battle for Disney’s soul was an epic worthy of one of the bigger movies produced by its dazzling array of creators. Iger was able to call upon Star Wars creator George Lucas, JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon, Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple’s Steve, plus members of the Disney family. But his assault on …

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Column: Bob Iger, you beat Nelson Peltz. Don’t let Disney give in to his agenda on diversity
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: Bob Iger, you beat Nelson Peltz. Don’t let Disney give in to his agenda on diversity

LA Times  

Disney CEO Bob Iger, second from left, at the “Black Panther” film premiere in 2018 with star Angela Bassett, former Disney exec Alan Horn and Disney co-chairman Alan Bergman. Dear Bob Iger: Congratulations on preventing billionaire Nelson Peltz and his band of “activist investors” from joining Disney’s board of directors. He couldn’t have been more open about it: “Why do …

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In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight
9 months ago

In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight

LA Times  

Rejecting Walt Disney Co.’s bid for boardroom stability, an influential corporate research firm has recommended that shareholders add billionaire Nelson Peltz to the Disney board, raising the stakes for next month’s proxy showdown. “e strongly believe that ISS reached the wrong conclusion in its recent report when it comes to adding Nelson Peltz to the board,” said Mark Parker, chairman …

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Disney CEO Bob Iger was seen ‘fawning over’ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce while dining in LA: Report
9 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger was seen ‘fawning over’ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce while dining in LA: Report

Hindustan Times  

Disney CEO Bob Iger was recently seen “fawning over” pop icon Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce while dining at LA hotspot the Bird Streets Club on Saturday night, March 16, sources told Page Six. Disney CEO Bob Iger was seen ‘fawning over’ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce while dining in LA Iger was dining with his wife Willow …

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Disney has 'killed a few projects' amid Marvel superhero movie implosion, says CEO Bob Iger - but we've not been 'so public about it'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney has 'killed a few projects' amid Marvel superhero movie implosion, says CEO Bob Iger - but we've not been 'so public about it'

Daily Mail  

The CEO denied Disney's struggles are the fault of 'superhero fatigue', and people will watch quality movies Bob Iger told investors Disney was focusing on quality to turn fortunes around Disney has quietly killed 'a few' film projects as it tries to recover from a series of underperforming movies both in box office and critic reviews. Chief executive Bob Iger …

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Bob Iger’s Epic Games deal shows Disney still wants to be where the young people are
10 months, 1 week ago

Bob Iger’s Epic Games deal shows Disney still wants to be where the young people are

LA Times  

Among the splashy announcements Bob Iger made amid last week’s Walt Disney Co. earnings report was news that could provide a window into how the Burbank entertainment giant is looking at its digital future in 3-D. “This marks Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of video games and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion,” Iger told analysts. “This …

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Billionaire Nelson Peltz will nominate HIMSELF to Disney's board after earlier request rejected amid war with Bob Iger as daughter Nicola recently branded a 'bridezilla' over Brooklyn Beckham wedding
1 year ago

Billionaire Nelson Peltz will nominate HIMSELF to Disney's board after earlier request rejected amid war with Bob Iger as daughter Nicola recently branded a 'bridezilla' over Brooklyn Beckham wedding

Daily Mail  

Now he has a stronger financial backing after his firm Trian gained 33 million shares of Disney's 1.8 billion total shares Disney activist investor Nelson Peltz announced plans to nominate himself and former House of Mouse CFO Jay Rasulo to the board of directors, almost a year his initial proxy war. The 81-year-old's firm, which owns around $2.5 billion worth …

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Bob Iger explains why Disney won’t advertise on X; ‘I respect Elon but…’
1 year ago

Bob Iger explains why Disney won’t advertise on X; ‘I respect Elon but…’

Live Mint  

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger has explained why his company has stopped advertising on Elon Musk's social media giant X. Iger said that Musk's stance in agreeing with an anti-Semitic post meant that Disney's association with X wasn't a positive one for the company. Speaking at the New York Times Dealbook Summit, Iger began by praising Musk for his accomplishments …

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The Marvels star Iman Vellani says the box office turkey is Disney CEO's problem after movie took just $166m worldwide against a $278m budget
1 year, 1 month ago

The Marvels star Iman Vellani says the box office turkey is Disney CEO's problem after movie took just $166m worldwide against a $278m budget

Daily Mail  

The film earned less money than any of the 32 Marvel movies that preceded it Iman Vellani says low box office takings from The Marvels is Bob Iger's problem The Marvels star Iman Vellani says the failure of her franchise debut as the series' first Muslim superhero is Disney CEO Bob Iger's problem. Canadian Pakistani actress Iman Vellani, 21, was …

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Iman Vellani on The Marvels' box office performance: ‘That’s not even in my control, that’s for Bob Iger’
1 year, 1 month ago

Iman Vellani on The Marvels' box office performance: ‘That’s not even in my control, that’s for Bob Iger’

Firstpost  

According to Hollywood Reporter report, actor Iman Vellani referenced the Disney CEO when discussing the film and said that its financial situation “has nothing to do with me.” Iman Vellani spoke to Yahoo Entertainment about the recent release in an interview published online. During the conversation, Vellani referenced Disney CEO Bob Iger when asked about the financial return for the …

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Bob Iger was brought back to fix Disney. No one said it would be easy
1 year, 1 month ago

Bob Iger was brought back to fix Disney. No one said it would be easy

LA Times  

During his first 15 years running Walt Disney Co., Bob Iger had a magical touch. The resolutions marked a stark departure from July, when Iger — from a picturesque Rocky Mountain retreat for millionaires and billionaires — said striking union members’ pay demands were “not realistic.” When Disney employees gathered outdoors last month to celebrate the famed studio’s 100th birthday, …

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Disney ‘would like to stay’ in India despite Hotstar losses: CEO Bob Iger
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney ‘would like to stay’ in India despite Hotstar losses: CEO Bob Iger

Hindustan Times  

Disney aims to remain in Indian market, despite challenges faced by Hotstar, its streaming service. Disney's Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger Chief executive Bob Iger said on Wednesday that Disney "would like to stay" in India and is actively exploring options, Mint reported. A glimmer of hope for Disney lies in the expectation of a surge in Hotstar's subscriber count …

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Disney CEO Bob Iger touts streaming progress after a year of ‘fixing’
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger touts streaming progress after a year of ‘fixing’

LA Times  

Bob Iger said Disney is ready to build its business again after a long period of “fixing.” Nearly a year after Bob Iger made his dramatic return to lead Walt Disney Co., the chief executive says the world’s best-known entertainment company is ready to build its business again after a long period of “fixing” what had gone wrong in his …

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Disney boss Bob Iger says the company will 'quiet the noise' from culture war controversies - as it remains in legal spat with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after it waded into 'Don't Say Gay' law
1 year, 3 months ago

Disney boss Bob Iger says the company will 'quiet the noise' from culture war controversies - as it remains in legal spat with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after it waded into 'Don't Say Gay' law

Daily Mail  

The company filed an amended freedom of speech lawsuit against DeSantis Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the company will 'quiet the noise' around cultural issues because it has shown to be bad for business - as the company remains locked in a legal spat with Ron DeSantis. Iger's comments at an investor meeting are the latest update in the …

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Column: By the standards of their peers, Hollywood CEOs aren’t all that overpaid. That’s the problem
1 year, 5 months ago

Column: By the standards of their peers, Hollywood CEOs aren’t all that overpaid. That’s the problem

LA Times  

Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger, who has collected $195 million in pay over the last five years, thinks striking writers and actors are not being “realistic” about the condition of their industry. — Disney CEO Bob Iger, referring to striking writers and actors Unfortunately, it’s not true that the average gap is worse in entertainment than in corporate America generally. …

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She-Hulk writer leads outrage at Disney boss Bob Iger calling strikes ‘very disturbing’
1 year, 5 months ago

She-Hulk writer leads outrage at Disney boss Bob Iger calling strikes ‘very disturbing’

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disney CEO Bob Iger has been criticised …

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Woke Disney loses $900Million in recent box office flops
1 year, 5 months ago

Woke Disney loses $900Million in recent box office flops

Daily Mail  

The Walt Disney Company is looking at an almost $900 million loss following a series of woke flops at the box office. The Walt Disney Company is facing significant financial setbacks, with an estimated loss of nearly $900 million after a series of disappointing woke films Lightyear, released one year ago with a reported budget of $200 million, brought in …

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Disney CEO Bob Iger escalates feud with Ron DeSantis for taking away company's special tax district
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger escalates feud with Ron DeSantis for taking away company's special tax district

Daily Mail  

Florida passed bill which prohibited talk of sexual orientation and gender identity in some elementary school grades Iger told shareholders their the special tax district battle only broke out after it spoke against 'Don't Say Gay' Disney CEO Bob Iger has taken another jab at Florida Gov. Iger said during a Wednesday earnings call that DeSantis' move to strip Disney …

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