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Bob Iger admits Disney theme park pricing moves were 'a little too aggressive'

Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger acknowledges his company goofed on some of its pricing strategies.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

Rebel Wilson reveals why she was banned from Disneyland

Wilson got engaged last month during a trip to the theme park

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Is It Time to Buy or Sell Disney Stock in 2023?

Media and entertainment giant Walt Disney (DIS) reported fiscal 2023 first-quarter financial results, beating on the top and bottom lines. However, amid the high cost of streaming, eroding consumers’ discretionary spending, and other macroeconomic challenges, the company’s near-term prospects look bleak. Let’s find out if investors should buy or sell…

StockNews.com · Mar 2, 2023

Disney got ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Avatar.’ But some now see the Fox deal as a mistake

LOS ANGELES — Will history judge Walt Disney Co.'s $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox a success?

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023

Disney employees are furious over Bob Iger’s return-to-office mandate and more than 2,000 have signed a petition to fight back

"Flexibility at Disney really felt like a fresh start," an unnamed employee told the Washington Post. "Now it feels like we're moving backwards."

Fortune · Feb 17, 2023

Disney+ Could Be Changing Its Marvel Plan: Here’s What Viewers Should Know

One of the keys to the success of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) over the years may be its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, which was announced in 2009

Zenger · Feb 16, 2023

Nina Metz: Hollywood says greed is good. Next up — no joke — the ‘Billions’ Cinematic Universe!

The number of newly formed labor unions more than doubled nationwide in 2022. It was the largest one-year increase on record.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 15, 2023

It’s not just Disney: Hollywood slashes jobs as streaming bubble pops

LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger said last week that the Burbank company will be slashing 7,000 jobs as the firm’s streaming efforts continue to lose money and the wider economy wallows through a downturn.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2023

Why the Premier League’s TV model could be about to change for good

A ‘Netflix of football’ might be impossible, but the Premier League’s current broadcasting model is not working for supporters and change is urgently needed

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Disney is planning an Avatar experience at Disneyland

The Walt Disney Co. is planning to add an Avatar experience to Disneyland and explore other opportunities at its theme parks as it looks for more ways to appeal to its guests

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023