Disney’s ‘Wish’ Disappoints At Box Office; Apple’s ‘Napoleon’ Exceeds Expectations Disney's latest animated film falls short while Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' surpasses forecasts. Zenger · Nov 28, 2023
Bob Iger On ESPN, Streaming, Hollywood Strike: Post Q4 Earnings Comments Media company Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results and an update on its Disney+ streaming platform. Zenger · Nov 10, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals 4 Building Blocks For Reviving Mouse House: ‘Move Beyond This Period Of Fixing’ Walt Disney Co Zenger · Nov 9, 2023
Disney reports sharp profit growth in the fourth quarter; shares rise Walt Disney Co. reported sharp profit growth for its fiscal fourth quarter, exceeding analyst expectations and sending its shares up more than 3% in after-hours trading The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for roughly $8.6 billion Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for approximately $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Activist Investor Peltz Escalates Bid For Disney Board Seats Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management pushes for multiple positions as Disney shares continue to decline. Zenger · Oct 9, 2023
Disney Stock Continues Downtrend Amid Legal Battles And Market Concerns Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) falls 32% since Feb. 9 as legal battles and economic worries persist Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
Disney Plans To Double Investment In Theme Parks, Experiences Bank of America analyst sees potential for sustained growth as CEO Bob Iger positions the company for the future. Zenger · Sep 21, 2023
Disney Shifts Gears In DeSantis Lawsuit Focusing On First Amendment Rights The Walt Disney Company is shifting its focus on the violation of the First Amendment by the Florida governor. Zenger · Sep 8, 2023
DeSantis’ Fight With Disney Echoes ‘Autocratic’ China, Russia Tactics, Say Former Government Neither Walt Disney Co Zenger · Aug 7, 2023
Yes, tourism has slowed in Orlando, but don’t blame Disney vs. DeSantis This hasn’t been the most sizzling of summers for Central Florida’s theme parks. Rising costs, searing heat and the shifting of post-pandemic travel to international locations and cruise ships are putting a damper on attendance, experts say. Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger calls actors and writers 'unrealistic' in contract demands As Hollywood actors get ready to join the Writers Guild of America on picket lines, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger had some harsh words Thursday about the walkouts set to further paralyze the entertainment industry. Los Angeles Times · Jul 13, 2023
Court Rejects Disney Shareholder's Demand for Corporate Documents Related to Controversy over Florida Law From Simeone v. Walt Disney Co., decided Tuesday: This books and records action originates from The Walt Disney Company's response to Florida House Bill 1557. Disney initially took no public position on the bill, which limits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Florida classrooms. After facing criticism from… Reason · Jun 29, 2023
Working from home becomes a once-a-week perk for some office goers A small but growing list of big-name companies like BlackRock Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. are taking their return-to-office mandates up a notch, calling employees back to their desks four days a week. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jun 16, 2023 Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is leaving the company Walt Disney Co. Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is leaving after more than two decades at the Burbank entertainment company.
Zenger · Jun 10, 2023 Advantage DeSantis? Disney Case To Be Tried By Judge Who Once Dismissed Lawsuit Against Governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. continues.
Reuters · Jun 3, 2023 Report of Wuhan-Disney talks was fake, Chinese official media says A report on Saturday that the Chinese city of Wuhan was in talks with Walt Disney Co over a potential project was fake, Chinese official media said, citing the company.
Zenger · May 29, 2023 Disney Defying DeSantis? Mouse House To Reportedly Double Down On Florida With $17B Investment Walt Disney Co
Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023 Disney cancels plan to move 2,000 workers to Florida amid DeSantis fight Last week, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger issued a not-very-subtle challenge to the state of Florida and its Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been openly attacking the company as a "woke corporation" as he prepares for an expected presidential run.
The New Daily · May 2, 2023 Hollywood writers’ strike to trigger TV shutdowns The Writers Guild of America has called its first work stoppage in 15 years after failing to reach an agreement for higher pay from Hollywood studios.
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 Beth Kowitt: Disney embraces its role as hero to DeSantis’s villain Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war against Walt Disney Co. reached parody level on Monday when he floated his latest threat: building a prison next to its theme park complex in the state.
Broadcasting & Cable · Apr 6, 2023 Asad Ayaz Named Chief Brand Officer at The Walt Disney Co. Exec continues as president of marketing for The Walt Disney Studios
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023 Disney Developing Live-action ‘Moana’ with Dwayne Johnson “Moana” will be the latest Walt Disney Co. animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming back. Disney chief executive Bob Iger announced a live-action “Moana” remake is in development Monday in a call with investors. The production is in the early stages — no…
Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023 Disney CEO blasts DeSantis’s policies as ‘anti-business’ Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger came out swinging at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saying his policies regarding the theme-park giant have been “not just anti-Florida, but anti-business.”
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Disney developing live-action 'Moana' with Dwayne Johnson “Moana” will be the latest Walt Disney Co. animation to get the live-action treatment, and at least one star is coming back