Disney | EA boss Andrew Wilson said to be in contention to replace Bob Iger
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 13, 2024 | News
As Disney looks for a successor to replace outgoing boss Bob Iger, EA CEO Andrew Wilson is one big name now in the mix....
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Netflix boss Ted Sarandos plays down links with Disney top job
by Simon Brew | Oct 23, 2024 | News
Who's going to replace Disney CEO Bob Iger in the top job? Netflix chief Ted Sarandos might be in the running - but he's played it down....
Disney | CEO Bob Iger paid $31.6m for strike-hit year
by Simon Brew | Jan 17, 2024 | News
Disney hasn't had a particularly strong 2023, especially by its previous standards. Panic not, though: boss Bob Iger got rich again....
Disney | CEO Bob Iger takes an unusual swipe at his predecessor
by Simon Brew | Nov 30, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger doesn't name his predecessor, Bob Chapek, but it's a fair bet they're not exchanging Christmas cards....
Disney | The new plan is quality over quantity
by Simon Brew | Nov 29, 2023 | News
Disney is looking to rebound from a difficult year by making less stuff, and by making better quality stuff....
Yanked Disney+ films begin appearing on other platforms
by Dan Cooper | Oct 11, 2023 | News
The inevitable has happened as movies culled from Disney's streaming platform appear as VOD releases elsewhere. ...
Disney and its movie problem: feasting on the past, rather than looking to the future
by Simon Brew | Sep 04, 2023 | Feature
This summer’s box office sees Disney missing from the top three, as its blockbuster movie output looks to be needing a Plan B....
Disney and Netflix bosses attempting to resolve writers’ strike
by Simon Brew | Aug 16, 2023 | News
After three months of nothingness, finally attempts are being made to resolve the ongoing writers' strike - and the bosses of Netflix and Disney are...
Disney has spent $2.4bn in three months on removing films and TV shows from Disney+
by Simon Brew | Aug 10, 2023 | News
Disney's quarterly earnings call reveals the price of removing films and TV shows from the Disney+ service over the past few months....
Paramount keen to stick with theatrical release schedule
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2023 | News
Paramount Global's CEO has hinted that its 2023 release schedule will go ahead despite the ongoing strikes in Hollywood....
Netflix CEO in odd expression of support for striking industry members
by Dan Cooper | Jul 20, 2023 | News
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos becomes the latest mogul to speak out about the Hollywood strikes, and, well, yeah....
Conflicting reports emerge regarding Disney's Gargoyles reboot
by Dan Cooper | Jul 18, 2023 | News
Kenneth Branagh is said to be helming a remake of the Disney cartoon, but not according to the series creator....
Disney completes the layoff of 7,000 staff
by Simon Brew | Jul 17, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger criticises striking writers, as he completes the laying off of 7,000 staff across Disney worldwide....
Disney boss admits Disney's output hasn't been good enough
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger opens up on the shortcomings of Marvel, Pixar and other of the company's projects. ...
Lionsgate reveal details about studio/streaming split
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Lionsgate offers a little insight into its answer to the ongoing issue of how to make streaming a profitable venture. ...
Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO until 2026
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
The rumours appear to have been confirmed as Bob Iger's second spell as Disney chief will now run two years beyond the original plan. ...
Disney, the Disney+ movies and TV show purge, and who remembers physical media?
by Simon Brew | May 22, 2023 | Feature
Disney+ is removing Disney-made productions, and there's not even Disney physical media as any kind of back-up. A few thoughts on the state of the...
Disney CEO calls AI 'difficult', especially with 'IP management'
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2023 | News
Disney's Bob Iger has spoken about some of the difficulties that studios are being presented with, as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves. ...
US lawmakers meet with Disney's Bob Iger to discuss Chinese censorship
by Dan Cooper | Apr 11, 2023 | News
Bob Iger and other top Hollywood executives were summoned to meet a House select committee to discuss concerns over Hollywood's practices. ...
Disney is reportedly shutting down its metaverse division
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Disney's plans for a virtual reality metaverse appear to be over, as reports emerge that the division's staff have all been laid off.
Bob Chapek said to have covered up Disney+ losses before sudden exit
by Dan Cooper | Nov 28, 2022 | News
As Disney's new-look management rewrites the narrative following ex-CEO Bob Chapek's departure, a damaging claim has surfaced. ...
Reports state Lucasfilm are planning five-year map for Star Wars films
by Dan Cooper | Nov 25, 2022 | News
The Star Wars cinematic franchise is reportedly set to grind back into motion after a multi-year hiatus....
How did Disney get into this mess?
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2022 | Feature
As Disney replaces its new CEO with its old CEO, a few thoughts on a difficult few years for the company, and a look at what's gone wrong....
Disney brings back former CEO Bob Iger in shock move
by Dan Cooper | Nov 21, 2022 | News
The tenure of Disney's CEO Bob Chapek has been terminated with immediate effect, and the man he replaced has been brought out of retirement....
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger sounds warning over the future of cinema
by Dan Cooper | Sep 09, 2022 | News
In a rather grim move, ex-Disney boss Bob Iger is predicting that cinemas will never fully recover from the effects of the pandemic....
