Tag: The Walt Disney Company
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Bob Iger Emails Disney Fans to Express Gratitude and Share Optimism for the Future
Today Disney fans received an email from recently returned Disney CEO Bob Iger. In the email with the subject heading “A Holiday Message from Bob Iger,” he shares gratitude for the Disney fans. “Disney is fortunate to have the most devoted and enthusiastic fans,” Iger said in the email. He continued on to share about…
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Disney Senior Vice President of Communications Heather Hust Rivera Departing From Disney
Heather Hust Rivera is leaving The Walt Disney Company after working there for nearly two decades. Her most recent position is as Disney Senior Vice President of Communications. Variety learned of Hust’s departure and reported on it. “I’m grateful for the incredible opportunities I have had in the past 17 years at Disney, working across…
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Disney Grants to Benefit Communities and Wildlife in 25 Countries
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced it has awarded grants to 43 nonprofit organizations working with communities across 25 countries to protect more than 60 species this year, continuing Disney’s ongoing commitment of more than $120 million given to date in support of a healthier planet for people and wildlife. In the spirit of the…
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Disney Buys Remaining Stake in BAMTech
In 2017 Disney bought a majority ownership stake in the streaming company BAMTech from Major League Baseball. Now, it has completely purchased the company. The final purchase price for the last 15% of the company was $900 million. Since taking an ownership majority in the company, it was renamed “Disney Streaming.” This is appropriate as…
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Disney Delivers 75,000 Toys to Children in Need Through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive as it Celebrates 75 Year Collaboration
The Walt Disney Company continues to make a difference to children in need in a legacy that has continued for 75 years. On Good Morning America this morning, it was announced that Disney would be donating 75,000 toys to children in need as a part of the Marine Toys for Tots Program. The announcement was…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Voices Support For Disney’s Future as Bob Iger Takes the Reins Again
There has been a lot going on at The Walt Disney Company in the last week and a half. This started with the news that Bob Chapek had been let go as Disney CEO and that Bob Iger would be returning to the role. This led to Iger immediately asserting his influence and restructuring the…
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No Merger for Disney with Apple on the Horizon CEO Bob Iger States
In a town hall meeting today, returning Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a rumored merger between Apple and The Walt Disney Company is nothing more than that. The confirmation that no merger is happening between Apple and Disney came during a question and answer part of the town hall meeting at Disney this morning.…
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Bob Iger Hosts Town Hall Meeting at Disney As Company Begins New Chapter
This morning Bob Iger hosted a town hall meeting at the Walt Disney Studios as The Walt Disney Company begins a new chapter. This comes after the sudden departure of Bob Chapek a week ago. He was let go by the Disney Board of Directors. Iger, the former CEO before Chapek was asked to return…
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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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On Thanksgiving Day, Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Gratitude for Employees and Cast Members
On Thanksgiving morning, new (and old) CEO Bob Iger shared his gratitude on Twitter for the employees and cast members of The Walt Disney Company. The continues a week of Bob Iger intentionally sharing his gratitude for those that work at The Walt Disney Company. This started with his initial email that went out to…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Host Employee Town Hall on Monday to Discuss Disney’s Future
Bob Iger is back as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. He has wasted no time getting to work trimming the sails of Disney to get the company headed in the direction he sees as successful. The return of Bob Iger comes after a couple of tumultuous years under the leadership of former CEO…
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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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Bob Iger Returns to The Walt Disney Company as CEO
Bob Iger is once again the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Tonight an email was sent out from Iger to Disney employees from Bob Iger announcing his return. Susan Arnold, Chairman of Disney’s Board of Directors also released a statement thanking Bob Chapek for his service to the company. “We thank Bob Chapek for…
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Disney Awards $1 Million In Grants To Support Youth In STEM And The Arts In Honor Of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Disney Future Storytellers initiative celebrates nonprofit collaborators, reaching nearly 25,000 teens and young adults through community screenings nationwide BURBANK, Calif., November 10, 2022 – In honor of the November 11 theatrical debut of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Disney is hosting community screenings of the film across the country and awarding $1 million in grants to…
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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 Shares Fiscal Report on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Earnings
The Walt Disney Company reported yesterday on its fourth-quarter earnings, and also its full-year earnings for the 2022 fiscal year. This ended on October 1, 2022. Below is the official report that was released by The Walt Disney Company. The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2022 BURBANK, Calif.–The…
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The Walt Disney Company Remembers Disney Legend Alice Davis After Her Passing at 93
The Disney community mourned the news that Disney Legend Alice Davis passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday. This beloved woman was instrumental in making attractions like it’s a small world and Pirates of the Caribbean into the iconic attractions they are today with her expertise as a designer and costumer. Today, The…
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Disney Receives 86 Children’s & Family Emmy® Award Nominations
Earlier this week, The Walt Disney Company received a total of 86 Children’s & Family Emmy® Award Nominations. The nomination announcement was made on Tuesday. It saw the nominations spread across multiple different divisions including Disney Branded Television, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, Lucasfilm Ltd., Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney…
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Disneyland Paris Reveals Details on How The Walt Disney Company Will Celebrate 100 Years of Wonder
This week Disneyland Paris revealed some details on how The Walt Disney Company will be celebrating 100 Years of Wonder, the celebration of the company’s 100 years of magic making. While not all the details have been revealed or flushed out, Disneyland Paris has shared some things about how this milestone will be celebrated at…
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Disney Announces $1 Million Multi-Year Grant to Exceptional Minds in Support of Inclusion and Diversity in Entertainment
The Walt Disney Company’s continued dedication to furthering inclusion and diversity in the entertainment industry was demonstrated with a $1 million multi-year grant made to Exceptional Minds, a nonprofit creative arts academy for young adults on the autism spectrum. The commitment was announced at the “Decade of Impact” event celebrating Exceptional Minds’ 10th anniversary, which took…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on the Death of Angela Lansbury
On October 11, 2022, it was announced that Disney Legend Angela Lansbury had died in her sleep. As the Disney world mourned her death, The Walt Disney Company released a statement on her death. Below is the statement that was released by Disney. Remembering Disney Legend Angela Lansbury Award-winning actress and Disney Legend Angela Lansbury…