Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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The Walt Disney Company | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 6, 1986
On this day in 1986, the House of Mouse was renamed The Walt Disney Company, a moniker that is still in place today. The change came after Walt Disney Productions was restructured on a large scale by incoming CEO Michael Eisner and President Frank Wells. Also on this date, Walt Disney Feature Animation was split…
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A New CEO and a New Muppet Show – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #801
In this episode of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss the recent appointment of Josh D’Amaro as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, exploring his journey within the company and his vision for the future. They also delve into the revival of The Muppet Show, highlighting its nostalgic elements while embracing…
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A New Chapter of Magic: Josh D’Amaro & Dana Walden Lead the Way
The future of The Walt Disney Company just got a lot brighter! In this episode, Mr. Daps dives into the historic announcement that Josh D’Amaro will become the next CEO of Disney, with Dana Walden stepping into the role of President and the company’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer. Uncover how Disney’s next chapter is being…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Congratulates Incoming Disney CEO
The Walt Disney Company has announced that current Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be the company’s next CEO. Joining him at the top of the company is Dana Walden, who will be the President and Chief Creative Officer. With the announcement just hours old, former CEO Michael Eisner took to X (formerly Twitter) to…
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Josh D’Amaro to Be Next Disney CEO with Dana Walden as President and Chief Creative Officer
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will be its next CEO. Disney’s Board of Directors met on Monday and unanimously voted for D’Amaro. This role will be effective as of March 18, 2026, at Disney’s Annual Meeting. Following the Annual Meeting, the Board will appoint D’Amaro…
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Disney Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings
The Walt Disney Company shared its earnings report for the first quarter of 2026. The company saw growth because of its “great storytelling,” Disney CEO Bob Iger shared. This came from across its three main segments, Entertainment, Experiences, and Sports. Because of this, revenue increased 5% for the quarter in comparison to the year before.…
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Benjamin Swinburne to Join Disney as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
Benjamin Swinburne has been named Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy for The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Hugh F. Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Swinburne will join Disney in the near future and report directly to Johnston. He has most recently served as Managing…
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Iger Plans to Leave Disney CEO Role Before End of Contract
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger is planning on stepping down as CEO and step back from day to day management of the company before his contract comes. This news comes as the Disney board prepares to vote on his successor next week, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. According to WSJ, Iger has…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Highest Hollywood’s Highest Grossing Film of All Time
Zootopia 2 continues to break records. Not only has it surpassed Inside Out 2 to become Disney’s highest grossing film of all time, it also has the same distinction for Hollywood (Motion Picture Association). On top of that, it is the ninth most successful film of all time. This includes both live-action films and animated.…
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Disney Announces Next Fiscal Results Call
The Walt Disney Company has announced when it will be sharing its first-quarter fiscal results. This will be happening on February 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. The results will also be released at the beginning of regular trading on the same day. Below is the official announcement from Disney: The Walt Disney Company Executives…
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The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
The Walt Disney Company today announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization designed to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams more closely across its businesses and strengthen how Disney connects with consumers around the world. Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company and…
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10 Actors Award Nominations Given to Disney
The Walt Disney Company earned 10 Actors Award nominations this week. The winners for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, at 8 AM ET/5 PM PT. At the event, Disney Legend Harrison Ford will be receiving the guild’s highest honor,…
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Disney Touches the Heart With New Video Ahead of the New Year
Ahead of airing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, a new video has aired that highlights the happy memories made with Disney that last a lifetime. Called Through Time, it features a girl named Paige who, with her family, shares home videos and reminisces about the memories that they treasure that…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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Disney Announces Agreement with OpenAI to Bring Characters to Sora
The Walt Disney Company announced a new agreement today with OpenAI that will allow its characters to be brought to Sora. Disney says that this agreement is a significant step in making standards for responsible AI in entertainment. The agreement is for three years. During these three years, Sora will be able to generate user-prompted…
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Jeff Williams, Former Apple COO, Nominated to Disney Board of Directors
Jeff Williams, the former Chief Operating Officer of Apple, Inc., has been nominated as an independent director for the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company. Shareholders will be voting on this nomination at the 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. This nomination comes as Disney is expanding the Board of Directors to 11 members. This…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Golden Globe Award nominations were announced today. With the announcement, it was revealed that Disney earned 27 nominations. This was across Disney’s wide range of brands and studios that include ABC, Disney’s FX, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, ESPN, FX Productions, and Hulu and Hulu Originals; and The Walt Disney Studios’ 20th Century…
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GUIDE: Disney Movies Coming to Theaters in Winter of 2025
There are quite a few different movies coming to theaters this winter from The Walt Disney Company. They cross the range of genres, and as they do that, they come from the variety of studios owned by Disney. Already this year, Disney has passed the $4 billion mark at the global box office. This is…
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Disney Uses Creative Powers for Good in Helping Altadena Recover From Wildfires
The Walt Disney Company has committed to supporting Altadena with $15 million after the horrific wildfires that devastated many areas in Los Angeles earlier this year. $5 million of these proceeds is being directed to support the reopening of Altadena’s Charles White Park, which was destroyed in the January blaze. This will feature a new…
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Disney and YouTube Reach Multi-Year Distribution Deal
After Disney channels went dark two weeks ago, they can once again be found on YouTube TV. This comes after the two companies reached a multi-year distribution deal. “This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch,’’ said Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: (1) Total segment operating income and diluted EPS excluding certain items (also referred to as adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures. The most…
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Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston’s Contract
The Walt Disney Company has extended its contract with its Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, to 2029. This comes as his previous contract was set to expire on January 31, 2026. Now, the expiration date is three years later. A filing showed the extension of this contract. It also revealed that while Johnston’s base salary…
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Make-A-Wish – A Month of Thanksgiving
I am a strong proponent of using one’s influence and resources for good. One of the ways that The Walt Disney Company does this is through its partnership with Make-A-Wish. This partnership goes back 45 years, with over 170,000 wishes granted to kids with critical illnesses around the globe. In fact, Disney is the biggest…
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Disney Accelerator’s 2025 Demo Day Returns to Walt Disney Studios Lot
There was a day of innovation that included some incredible technology used to tell stories at the Walt Disney Studios Lot earlier this week. The 2025 Disney Accelerator Demo Day was on November 5th. It showcased innovation in immersive experiences and storytelling formats from the four growth-stage companies participating in this year’s program: Animaj, DramaBox,…