Disney: streaming queen or struggling company? Disney’s stock has fallen 11% since Bob Iger returned to the company in November. Fortune · Aug 8, 2023
Disney has a task force exploring A.I., as writers and actors strike over concerns it could steal their jobs Disney has reportedly started a task force to explore how artificial intelligence could be used across the media conglomerate’s many divisions. Fortune · Aug 8, 2023
Disney Stock: Buy or Sell Ahead of This Week's Earnings? Disney stock has been underperforming for several years, and all eyes will be on "the S-word" in this week's Q3 results. However, with valuations looking attractive and cost-cutting efforts well underway, the stock could be a solid buy at current levels. Barchart · Aug 8, 2023
The famously overworked visual effects workers behind the Marvel movies just voted to join a union “Entertainment workers everywhere are sticking up for each other’s rights. That’s what our movement is all about,” said IATSE International president Matthew D. Loeb. Fortune · Aug 8, 2023
Billy Porter reveals he has to sell his house due to Hollywood strikes: ‘You’ve already starved me out’ ‘Pose’ star is selling his home to deal with the financial impact of Hollywood’s shutdown The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Disney’s Gen Z princess joins the labor movement as Rachel Zegler says 'fellas is it woke to wanna be fairly compensated' “If I’m gonna stand there 18 hours in a dress of an iconic Disney princess,” said the future Snow White, “I deserve to be paid for every hour that it’s streamed online.” Fortune · Aug 4, 2023
It’s not just Disney—Warner Bros. Discovery lost millions of streaming subscribers, too CEO David Zaslav predicted another year of operating losses at its global streaming business in 2023 as rivals struggle to narrow the gap with Netflix. Fortune · Aug 4, 2023
ESPN used to be Disney’s cash cow. Now, its revenue is declining, and Bob Iger is looking to sell a stake The sports network depends on cable TV for revenue. But cable is on the decline since the rise of streaming. Fortune · Aug 3, 2023
Bob Iger lures back 2 former execs who were once in line for the Disney CEO job The former heirs apparent will work as consultants for now. Fortune · Aug 1, 2023
Striking Actors, Writers, Hotel Workers Make the Personal Political With employers stalling, unions seek to build public pressure by spotlighting CEO pay and corporate excess. Capital & Main · Aug 1, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger Faces Backlash Over Strike Comments Amid Sale Speculation Criticism mounts as Iger's remarks on Hollywood strike raise questions about potential Disney sale Zenger · Aug 1, 2023
Italian Authority Closes Google Probe, Focuses On Data Portability Alphabet's Google escapes investigation as Italy commits to enhancing data portability. Zenger · Jul 31, 2023
Why Marvel is increasingly irrelevant If a series about Nick Fury doesn't feel urgent or crucial, then the MCU is losing the battle for our attention Salon · Jul 31, 2023
Putting the Band Back Together: Bob Iger Brings Back Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs Disney chief enlists some familiar faces to help navigate a complicated transition to direct-to-consumer streaming Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 31, 2023
Zenger · Jul 30, 2023 Warner Bros.’ Barbie Surpasses $600M At Box Office Amidst Dino, Marvel, And Star Wars Dominance As Mattel Inc. strikes continue, Bryan Cranston targets Disney CEO Bob Iger in pro-strike speech
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023 Sarah Silverman berates ‘scabbing’ actors for working on indie projects during SAG strike The actors union has authorised 45 “truly independent” productions to continue working under strike exemptions
Fortune · Jul 27, 2023 Bob Iger has become enemy No. 1 as other media bosses dodge Hollywood’s wrath. PR experts say it’s a cautionary tale in CEO communication Iger likely deviated from his media training and came across as someone lacking empathy, PR experts say.
Cinemablend · Jul 27, 2023 Arrowverse Co-Creator Weighs In On Bob Iger's Marvel Critiques, And His Response Is Steeped In DC Loyalty After Bob Iger criticized Marvel's output, Arrowverse co-creator Marc Guggenheim weighed in with his own take that seemed to ooze DC loyalty.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023 Netflix lists $900,000 AI job amid SAG-AFTRA strike for protections against ‘scary’ technology Hollywood has been effectively shut down as actors and writers are protesting studios and streamers
Cinemablend · Jul 26, 2023 Bryan Cranston Just Directly Called Out Disney CEO Bob Iger About Using AI During a rally in New York Bryan Cranston took aim at Disney's embattled CEO.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 ESPN considers adding sports leagues as partners as it transitions from cable to digital ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro says the network could take on a sports league as a minority partner as the network continues its transition from a cable channel to a digital company
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Snoop Dogg cancels hotly-anticipated 30th anniversary concerts at Hollywood Bowl due to actors’ strike ‘Gin and Juice’ rapper has been an outspoken supporter of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Netflix lists $900,000 AI job amid SAG-AFTRA strike for protections against ‘scary’ technology Hollywood has been effectively shut down as actors and writers are protesting studios and streamers
The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2023 Bryan Cranston leads actors’ strike rally in New York: ‘We will not allow you to take away our dignity’ Award-winning actor led a starry event with a fiery speech aimed at Disney CEO Bob Iger: ‘We will not be having our jobs taken away and given to robots’
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 SAG-AFTRA holds star-studded rally in Times Square SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet on Tuesday in Times Square