Tag: Bob Iger
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Disney’s Quarter Earnings Rank In Success
During the recent quarter, The Walt Disney Company reported an earning of $12.46 billion in revenue according to The Hollywood Reporter. Due to box office hits such as Captain America: The Winter Solider and Maleficent, this summer was successful. Tuesday’s quarterly earning call gave a recap of the company’s recent success. Having set a record…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger and John Lasseter to Open D23 Expo
D23 EXPO 2013 TO OPEN AUGUST 9 WITH WELCOME FROM DISNEY CEO BOB IGER FOLLOWED BY ANIMATION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY JOHN LASSETER THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS RETURNS AUGUST 10 WITH LIVE ACTION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY STUDIO CHAIRMAN ALAN HORN Disney Studios Is Proud To Host Two Arena Presentations At D23 Expo 2013, Featuring Celebrity Appearances And Exclusive Sneak…
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2013 Disney Legends Award Honorees to be Celebrated During D23 Expo in Anaheim
Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Dick Clark and Other Talented Contributors To Disney History To Be Honored At A Ceremony On Saturday, August 10 BURBANK, Calif. – July 10, 2013 – Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors…
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Re-Opened Disney California Adventure One Year Later
One year ago today the Disneyland Resort re-opened Disney California Adventure to a very eager public. This day opened Buena Vista Street and Carsland to the public for the first time. These were two now “lands” that focused on telling stories. Buena Vista Street shared the story of the California that Walt Disney came to.…
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Shareholders Re-Elect All 10 Directors at the Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE PHOENIX, Ariz. March 6, 2013— Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) at the 2013 Annual Meeting today elected all 10 members of the Board of Directors and supported Board recommendations on the Company’s auditor, its executive performance plan and the advisory vote on executive compensation, based on…
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Shanghai Disneyland Digital Model Released
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger unveiled a rendering of what Shanghai Disneyland will look like when it opens in late 2015. This rendering is of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. This will be the tallest Disney castle once…
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Bob Iger Comes Out Swinging in Response to Privacy Questions
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs “We are offended by the ludicrous and utterly ill-informed assertion in your letter dated January 24, 2013, that we would in any way haphazardly or recklessly introduce a program that manipulates children, or wantonly puts their safety at risk.” – Bob Iger to Rep. Edward Markey In…
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Disney Buys Lucasfilm – Geeks Corner Reports
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Geeks Corner presents a new series where they comment on major news events in the Disney and Geek world. In this premiere episode; Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Murray the Bellhop talk about The Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm from George Lucas and all the implications of…
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D23 PRESENTS: TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT IN THE WORLD, CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mrs. Ronald Reagan; Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company; Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation; and Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrate the opening of D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES at The Ronald Reagan Presidential…
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A Pictorial Look at the Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYIZXh6RKdc[/youtube] This morning Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, and many other Cast Members came together in front of the Carthay Circle Theatre for the Grand Re-Opening of Disney California Adventure. This wasn’t just a party for a fresh coat of paint…
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Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, and Walt Disney Re-Open Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYIZXh6RKdc[/youtube] This morning, Disney California Adventure was relaunched as Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, the Buena Vista Street News Boys, and many other honored guests and Cast Members re-opened Disney California Adventure. With the “Storytellers” statue just feet away, the event refocused Disney California Adventure with magic from…
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Cars Land Opening Night – Photo Gallery
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyh4JuYQBLs[/youtube] Last night, Cars Land officially opened in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The event involved a red carpet and an opening ceremony at the entrance of Cars Land. Select media and celebrities were invited. Here are photos from this very special event. Video…
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Alan Horn to Run Disney Studios
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Alan Horn is the new head of Disney Studios. This choice follows former chairman Rich Ross resigning after the flop of John Carter. Alan Horn has a long string of successes under his belt. Some of the big name films he has helped bring to the public…
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Rich Ross Parts Ways With Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rich Ross, chairman of the Walt Disney Studios has parted ways with the Walt Disney Company. He saw most success at the Disney Channel where he oversaw the Highschool Musical franchise and is responsible for kick starting the trend of focusing on television for the tween market.…
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Disney Announces Heroes Work Here – a Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Heroes Work Here. Employ excellence. Hire veterans.” KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 − Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.…
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Statement from Disney CEO Robert A. Iger on Robert Sherman’s Passing
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Today, on behalf of everyone at Disney, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary talent, Robert Sherman,” said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. “One of the world’s greatest songwriters and a true Disney legend, his legacy will endure forever through the magic of his music. From Mary Poppins and It’s…
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Mariah Carey Christens Disney Cruise Ship During Star-Studded New York City Ceremony
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fantasy to Begin Caribbean Sailings March 31 NEW YORK (March 1, 2012) – The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during a star-studded christening celebration at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. On a night filled with celebrity performances from the…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases 2011 Annual Financial Report and Shareholder Letter
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Walt Disney Company has released its annual financial report and shareholder letter. The letter highlights the strong performances from within the Walt Disney Company. A moment is taken also to mention the profound loss felt by the company with the passing of Steve Jobs who was…
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ROBERT A. IGER NAMES GEORGE BODENHEIMER ESPN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, JOHN SKIPPER ESPN PRESIDENT MOVES TO ENSURE STRATEGIC CONTINUITY AND SEAMLESS SUCCESSION AT ESPN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2011 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced today that he has named George Bodenheimer Executive Chairman of ESPN, and John Skipper ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, effective January 1, 2012. The moves continue…
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Bob Iger Extends Contract and to Become Chairman, New Disney CEO in 2015
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS CONTRACT TO 2016 FOR ROBERT A. IGER AS PART OF SUCCESSION PLAN CHAIRMAN JOHN E. PEPPER JR. TO RETIRE FROM BOARD AT 2012 SHAREHOLDER MEETING IGER TO BE NAMED CHAIRMAN IN ADDITION TO CEO UPON PEPPER’S RETIREMENT IGER TO TRANSITION…
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Aulani, a New Disney Resort & Spa, Brings a Touch of Magic To a Family Vacation Paradise in Ko Olina, Hawaii
Ko Olina, Hawaii, Sept. 22, 2011 - A Disney-inspired Hawaiian celebration launched the grand opening of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Thursday with music, sparkling colored lights and the ceremonial mixing of sand with pixie dust. Aulani combines the magic of Disney storytelling and guest service with the beauty and traditions of Hawaii, creating an unforgettable family vacation experience…
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AVATAR is Coming to Disney Theme Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning at a press conference with Bob Iger and Tom Staggs at Walt Disney Imagineering, it was announced that the world of James Cameron’s AVATAR is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This is part of a creative partnership between between The…