Tag: Bob Iger
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Rupert Murdoch’s New Fox May Reacquire Regional Sports Network From Disney
New Fox appears to be a leading contender to buy the regional sports network from Disney that it is purchasing from 21st Century Fox. Fox, after selling off its 21st Century Fox assets for $71.3 billion, is refocusing on sports and news. Disney is selling off the regional sports network due to its ownership of…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience
Disneyland Resort Announces Collaboration with CHOC Children’s to Reinvent Patient Experience In March, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the patient and family experience in children’s hospitals across the globe, as part of the Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Donates $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Communities Impacted By Hurricane Michael
BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 11, 2018 — The Walt Disney Company today announced it is contributing $1 million to aid in relief efforts across Florida’s Gulf Coast region and other areas impacted by Hurricane Michael. The donation will support disaster response and recovery efforts through the Florida Disaster Fund managed by the Volunteer Florida Foundation. “The…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces New Organizational Structure for its Media Networks Business, Conditional Upon Closing of 21st Century Fox Acquisition
21st Century Fox executives to assume leadership roles at Disney business segment once acquisition closes Peter Rice to become Chairman, Walt Disney Television and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks Dana Walden to assume new role of Chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment John Landgraf to serve as Chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions Gary E.…
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Nine Seasons Your Doctor Doesn’t Want You To Know – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 901
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the show starts a new season. Since starting the show in 2010, we have covered lots of topics and events. Nobody would have ever guessed how far this show would come. Thank you to everyone who has watched and supported through the years. This week’s show is not only…
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Going Solo Together – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week the DISNEY Reporter comes to you from Santa Cruz, CA. This week there is a lot going on in the world of Disney and geek news. First off, Walt Disney World is offering a new tool for booking vacations. The world of Solo: A Star Wars Story is…
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The Buck Stops With Bob Iger When It Comes to Star Wars Movie Releases
Solo: A Star Wars Story is now available for home entertainment viewers. The movie released in theaters earlier this year was given less than stellar feedback by some. Many have pointed blame at Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. However, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger indicated that the blame for this movie’s underperformance did not lie…
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Marvel’s Kevin Feige Will Be Overseeing X-Men Films Upon Acquisition of Fox
The X-Men will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe it appears. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger confirmed this news. Iger responded to the question asking how X-Men would be absorbed by Marvel. “I think it only makes sense. I want to be careful here because of what’s…
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The Walt Disney Company Elects Michael Froman As Newest Member of its Board of Directors
Ambassador Michael Froman, Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth at Mastercard, has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company made this announcement on Thursday and the election of Froman to the Board takes effect immediately. “Given his broad experience and extraordinary career spanning both the public…
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Adult Disneyland? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot of ground to cover. The Disney and geek headlines begin with news that adult beverages will be served in Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will be in both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and also Disneyland. The reactions to this are mixed.…
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An Incredible Disney Difference – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 848
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks had to get creative due to some computer glitches. However, this didn’t stop the geekiness and they came to the corner. The show starts off with a discussion about this last weekend’s CHOC Walk in the Park. All three geeks participated in it and feel strongly about…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Shares More Details About New Disney Streaming Service Including Potential Name and Price
Disney CEO Bob Iger has shared more about the Disney streaming service. Set to arrive in 2019, details have been trickling out about this effort to compete with Netflix. Iger said that competing with Netflix and other streaming services is Disney’s “biggest priority” in 2019. “We have the luxury of programming this product with programs…
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Disney Helps Employees Invest in the Future with New Disney Aspire Program
The Walt Disney Company is helping employees invest in their futures. Today Disney Aspire was announced. This program is being billed as the most comprehensive of its time. Disney Aspire will give the opportunity of education to The Walt Disney Company’s 80,000 hourly employees. With tuition paid up front, it will give employees the chance…
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Disney and Fox Shareholders Vote to Approve Merger
Shareholders for The walt Disney’s Company and 21st Century Fox have voted to approve a merger between the two companies. The vote comes after a bidding war between Disney and Comcast for Fox threatened to disrupt the deal. The deal will include Fox’s movie and television studios along with its cable entertainment and international assets.…
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The Walt Disney Company Signs Amended Acquisition Agreement To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., For $71.3 Billion In Cash And Stock
New $38-per-share acquisition gives 21st Century Fox shareholders option to elect cash or stock in the combined entity BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2018—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that it has signed an amended acquisition agreement with Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” —NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX), for $38 per share in cash…
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John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited ‘missteps.’ Until the end of 2018, Lasseter will retain a consulting role with The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger commented on Lasseter’s departure…
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Steven Spielberg Reveals Indiana Jones 5 to Begin Filming in April 2019
The man in the hat is coming back and it appears that filming will begin next April. The news about Indiana Jones 5 came out of an acceptance speech from Steven Spielberg at the Rakuten TV Empire Awards. There, the famed director shared that he would be filming Indy 5 in the UK next year.…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…
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Take a Unique Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort sometime in 2019. This will be the largest land to be added to the Disneyland Resort since it opened in 1955 and will transport guests into a galaxy far, far away. History of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Originally announced…
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Design for New Disney Cruise Line Ships Revealed
The Disney Cruise Line is the most magical fleet at sea. This magic will continue to expand with three new vessels setting sail as part of the fleet in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Today, Bob Iger revealed what these new ships will look like along with some details about these new ships at the Walt…
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Walt Disney Studios Paris to Begin Multi-Year Expansion in 2021
Bob Iger has announced a multi-year expansion to Walt Disney Studios Paris, the park right next to Disneyland Paris. Already announced is the Iron Man roller coaster taking Rock N’ Roller Coaster’s place. It will be part of a Marvel area that Iger announced. Other areas include a Star Wars land and Frozen area. A…
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125,000 Disney Employees to Receive $1,000 Cash Bonus and Company Launches New $50 Million Higher Education Program
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced, more than 125,000 eligible employees will receive a one-time $1,000 cash bonus. The Company will also make an initial investment of $50 million in a new and ongoing education program specifically designed to cover tuition costs for hourly employees. The two…
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Minnie Mouse Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Minnie Mouse has received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a ceremony that included Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger and Katy Perry, Minnie Mouse was recognized by Iger as “a true legend, a real character and the first lady of The Walt Disney Company.” The honor was given to Minnie Mouse by…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Takes Lucasfilm Deal Past Sale Price
There is a lot of news in the Star Wars universe since Disney purchased Lucasfilm five years ago. The $4.06 billion price tag at the time was a big number but now as Star Wars: The Last Jedi pushes towards making $1 billion itself, the investment by Disney in Lucasfilm is definitely paying off. It…