Tag: Bob Chapek
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 28, 2019
On this day in 2019, the dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge took place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The ceremony was live-streamed by Disney Parks. Then Chairman of Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek performed the honors, along with Hondo Ohnaka, Chewbacca, R2-D2, BB-8, Stormtroopers, and Vi Moradi. It would be the second of two ‘Star…
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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Joins Board of Masimo Medical Device Firm
After being fired from Disney in November of 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has found a new gig. Today it was announced that Chapek has joined the board of directors for Masimo, a medical device company. Just like Chapek, this company is no stranger to controversy. It is currently in a dispute with Apple…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Charbel Barakat to Recently Vacated Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a new appointment to the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. DeSantis has appointed Charbel Barakat to the board. This comes after former board member Michael Sasso resigned from the board. This is the ruling board for the district that replaced the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.…
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The Walt Disney Company Reportedly Completes Layoffs
The Walt Disney Company has reportedly finished its 7,000 layoffs that were part of a cost-cutting strategy that was announced earlier this year. The bulk of the layoffs took place in three waves throughout the last few months, with the second wave being the biggest. The first wave took place in March, the second in…
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Disney Shareholder Sues Disney and Ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek Over Missed Streaming Results
A Disney shareholder has filed a lawsuit against ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek, current CFO Christine McCarthy, former streaming executive Kareem Daniel, and Disney itself over losses due to Disney’s streaming services. The lawsuit alleges that there were violations of securities law for misleading statements about Disney+ and the health of Disney’s streaming businesses. Local 272…
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Florida Senate Introduces Amendment to Inspect Walt Disney World Resort Monorails
The feud between Florida and Disney continues to move forward as the DeSantis led efforts to clamp down on Disney expand. The newest step in this disagreement comes in the form of an amendment added to a transportation bill from the Florida Senate. This bill would have Walt Disney World Resort Monorails inspected by Florida…
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Reedy Creek Resolution Reportedly In the Works as Florida Governor Says No U-Turns
The Reedy Creek Improvement District is the entity that allows Walt Disney World Resort to essentially be self governed. It allows for the ability to tax itself and also provide municipal services like providing roads, power, water, and fire services. This entity is set to be dissolved in 2023 currently. This happened in April after…
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Disney and Bob Iger Have $10 Million Deal for Consulting with Replacement
Bob Iger may again be back at The Walt Disney Company as CEO. However, when he left the company the last time he made a deal with Disney to consult with his replacement. This deal was for $10 million and had Iger available to consult through 2026. It currently is on hold while Iger is…
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Another Exec Leaves Disney After Chapek’s Exit
A lot is changing at The Walt Disney Company. On Sunday, Chapek was let go as CEO of the company and Bob Iger reinstated at the top of Disney. Since then, Kareem Daniel was also let go. Now, another exact has left Disney. This time it is Arthur Bochner, The news originated at Puck News…
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Goodbye Bob, Hello Bob – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #635
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks have a discussion about Bob Iger taking over the role of CEO at The Walt Disney Company and Bob Chapek’s departure. The geeks talk about what happened and also where they think things will go moving forward. This is followed by a brief discussion of Mickey: The…
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The Changing of the Bobs – How Bob Iger Ended Up Taking the Role of Disney CEO Back From Bob Chapek
The news that Bob Iger has returned to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company has the Disney and business worlds buzzing. With the announcement that Bob Chapek was no longer with the company and Iger back, questions are being asked about how this all happened. CNBC has revealed a general overview of…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement Announcing Bob Iger’s Appointment as CEO
On Sunday night, it was announced that Bob Iger would be returning to the role of CEO of The Walt Disney Company. This is a role he vacated in the spring of 2022. The internet quickly became a buzz as people discussed this unexpected change. The Walt Disney Company later released an official statement on…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Planning Cost-Cutting Measures Including Targeted Hiring Freeze
The CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek is planning a hiring freeze. In a memo to leaders, Chapek shared that a targeted hiring freeze is one of the efforts being made to help Disney+ reach profitability in fiscal 2024. Chapek said it will also make the company more efficient and nimble. Chapek shared…
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Disney to Begin Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration During Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
This last week at the D23 Expo, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that The Walt Disney Company will begin its Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration in 2023 during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Chapek shared that Disney100 will be the largest cross-company global celebration the company has ever had. “Ten…
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New Class Of Disney Legends Honored In Opening Ceremony Of D23 Expo
This morning the new class of Disney Legends was honored during the Disney Legends Ceremony, which also kicked off the 2022 D23 Expo. The panel began with a video of Mickey Mouse with his statue, in front of the D23 Expo. He was joined by Disney CEO Bob Chapek for a brief moment looking towards…
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Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane Arrives at D23 Expo
Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I plane has arrived in Anaheim, CA for the D23 Expo. During a media preview ahead of the expo, Daps Magic was given a first look at this restored plane that was Walt Disney’s plane. The plane is a part of the exhibit called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane which is presented…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek To Speak at The Goldman Sachs 2022 Communacopia + Technology Conference
CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek will be speaking at the Goldman Sachs 2022 Communacopia + Technology Conference it has been announced. The Disney CEO will be participating in a question-and-answer session at the conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at around 5:00 PM PT. Chapek’s participation in this conference will come just…
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Disney Announces Disney Legends Honorees Ahead of D23 Expo 2022
Disney has announced the honorees of this year’s Disney Legends class. The Disney Legends Ceremony will take place on the opening morning of D23 Expo 2022. The ceremony will be hosted by Tamron Hall and honor Anthony Anderson, Kristen Bell, Chadwick Boseman, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Ellen Pompeo, and Tracee Ellis…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2022
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2022. Revenues for the quarter and nine months grew 26% and 28%, respectively. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased to $0.77 from $0.50 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 147 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature, Freeform, FX, FX Productions, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, National Geographic Documentary Films, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney…
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A Patriotic Bayou Adventure? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines from the week’s Disney and geek news! Watch below and then share what you think the top story of the week is! We’ll see you in the parks! DISNEY Reporter Headlines The Princess and the Frog Attraction Gets Name and Window…
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A New Story Sets Sail: Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Fifth Ship, Disney Wish, During Enchanting Christening Celebration
Make-A-Wish® “godchildren” christen ship among dazzling display of characters, performances and special effects PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 29, 2022) – The Disney Wish, the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during an unforgettable celebration filled with spectacular musical performances, special guests and characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories. With an astounding…
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The Walt Disney Company Extends CEO Bob Chapek’s Contract by Three Years
Today, the Board for The Walt Disney Company unanimously voted to extend Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s contract by 3 years. Chapek is the 7th CEO of The Walt Disney Company and took over from the well-liked Bob Iger just ahead of the beginning of the pandemic two years. His first day in the role was…
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Dana Walden Shares Thoughts for the Future and Thanks for Opportunities in Letter to Team
Dana Walden, the Disney General Entertainment Content wrote a letter to her team that shared her vision for the future and thanks for what has brought her to where she is at today. In the letter, she shared that Disney General Entertainment Content will be a place for both creativity and inclusion. She also said…