Tag: Disney Company
George Lucas Backs Bob Iger in Walt Disney Company Proxy Fight
George Lucas has backed Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger in the media company's bitter proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz and hedge fund Blackwells Capital.
Gina Carano on Getting Sacked from Star Wars and Suing Disney
Gina Carano, Cara Dune in The Mandalorian, has spoken to the Hollywood Reporter about being fired from the Disney+ flagship series, and why she's tag-teaming with Elon Musk to sue Disney for discrimination and wrongful termination.
Gina Carano Sues Disney Over Firing from The Mandalorian with Funding by Elon Musk
Gina Carano, who played Cara Dune in The Mandalorian, is suing Disney and Lucasfilm for discrimination and wrongful termination from the role, with Elon Musk footing the legal bill as part of his commitment to free speech.
The Walt Disney Company Comments on Mickey Mouse and Steamboat Willie Entering Public Domain
After 95 years, the unthinkable is finally happening, the characters of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as seen in 1928's Steamboat Willie will be free from Disney’s copyright and become available for public use from January 2024.
The Walt Disney Company Q3 2023 Earnings Call Shows 4% Growth
The Walt Disney Company last night reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter posting revenues of $22.3 billion, a 4% growth from the previous year, although subscribers for Disney+ were down, as was attendance at Walt Disney World.
Bog Iger on Disney’s Cost Containment Initiative for Marvel and Star Wars Content
Disney CEO Bob Iger has discussed the company's cost containment initiative for new Marvel and Star Wars content during a new interview with CNBC, after the announcement of his contract extension through December 31st, 2026.
Disney Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31st, 2026.
The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Fiscal Quarter 2023 Financial Results
The Walt Disney Company has reported its second quarter financial results ending April 1st, 2023, with revenues for the quarter and six months growing 13% and 10% respectively, but Disney+ lost another 4 million subscribers.
Disney Sues Ron DeSantis, Calling Walt Disney World Takeover ‘Retaliation’
The Walt Disney Company have sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of Walt Disney World, after Disney opposed “Don’t Say Gay”.
Bob Iger Shares Star Wars: The Acolyte Coming to Disney+ in 2024
During yesterday's Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed some of the Star Wars projects in the pipeline, including films and the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte.
Bob Iger Talks Future Star Wars Films at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference
Disney CEO Bob Iger has said today that they were being very careful in developing future Star Wars feature films stating “we’re going to make sure when we make one, it’s the right one.”
The Walt Disney Company Reports First Fiscal Quarter 2023 Financial Results
The Walt Disney Company has reported its fiscal first quarter 2023 financial results via a live audio webcast, with a revenue of $23.51 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2023, which is up 8% from previously.
Mark Parker Named Chairman of The Walt Disney Company
Congratulations to Mark Parker, a Disney director since 2016 and Executive Chairman of NIKE, who will succeed Susan Arnold as independent Chairman following an Annual Meeting of The Walt Disney Company's Shareholders.
Bob Iger Returns as Disney’s CEO — Welcome Home Bob!
Overnight, the Walt Disney Company announced that Bob Iger would be returning to the company as CEO, replacing Bob Chapek with immediate effect.
10 Years On: Disney Announce Intention to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion
It was ten years ago today that Disney announced their intention to buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in cash and stock, with the deal officially completing on December 21st 2012.
The Walt Disney Company Reports 3rd Quarter and 9 Months Earnings for Fiscal 2022
The Walt Disney Company last night reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter ending July 2nd, with revenues for the quarter and nine months growing by 26% and 28%, respectively.
Bob Iger to Publish New Nonfiction Book via Random House
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, responsible for bringing Lucasfilm to the Disney family, is set to pen his second nonfiction work for Random House, described as a “playbook on leading in times of crisis and disruption that takes readers behind the scenes for crucial decisions.”
Disney Board Extends Bob Chapek’s Contract as CEO for Three Years
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors unanimously voted yesterday to extend Bob Chapek’s contract as Chief Executive Officer for three years.
The Walt Disney Company Reports 2nd Quarter and 6 Months Earnings for Fiscal 2022
The Walt Disney Company last night reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended April 2nd, 2022, with revenues for the quarter and six months growing by 23% and 29%, respectively.
Disney’s Q2 FY22 Earnings Results to be Announced on May 11th 2022
Disney’s Q2 FY22 earnings results will be announced on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT/9:30pm GMT.
Bob Iger’s Disney Journey Comes to an End
Bob Iger today hands back the keys to the Disney kingdom after over 47 years working first at ABC and then Disney, as he steps down as chairman and moves on to pastures new.
Disney+ Hits 118.1 Million Subscribers and Announces Andor Series Arriving in 2022
The Walt Disney Company’s fourth quarter 2021 financial results conference call took place last night, revealing that Disney+ subscribers had risen to 118.1 million, and that Andor would arrive in the companies fourth quarter of 2022, between July and September.
Star Wars: Visions Short Submitted for Academy Award by the Walt Disney Company
Ahead of the submission deadline on November 15th, the Walt Disney Company has submitted The Village Bride, one of Star Wars: Visions' nine animated shorts, for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
Alan Horn Retiring As Chief Creative Officer Of Disney Studios Content
Alan Horn is set to retire as Chief Creative Officer of Disney Studios Content, effective December 31st, bringing his 9 year-run to an end in a career that has spanned almost 50 years.
Disney+ Hits 116 Million Subscribers and Announces Anniversary Celebration on November 12th
As of July 3rd Disney+ has reached 116 million global paid subscribers, pulling in 12.4 million subscribers in Q3, and they will be celebrating Disney+ Day on November 12th with new show announcements and more.
Marvel Studio’s Black Widow Surpasses $215M Between Box Office and Disney+ Premier Access
Marvel Studio's Black Widow is the biggest box office release since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, surpassing $215 million between box office and Disney+ Premier Access.
Disney+ Hits 103.6 Million Subscribers, Short of Industry Expectations
Disney+ has reached 103.6 million global paid subscribers, short of industry expectations of 110 million subscribers at this point.
Alan Dean Foster and Others to be Paid Overdue Royalties by Disney
The #DisneyMustPay task force has announced that authors Alan Dean Foster, James Khan and Donald F. Glut have resolved their royalty issues with Disney, and they will all be paid.
Bob Iger Defends Company’s Pivot to Disney+
Whilst receiving a tribute at the Clio Awards, Bog Iger, the former Disney CEO and now Executive Chairman, spoke about the company's shift to app-based, direct-to-consumer distribution on Disney+.
The Walt Disney Company Earns 5 Academy Awards Including Best Motion Picture
The 93rd Academy Awards took place last night and the Walt Disney Company earned five awards including Best Motion Picture and Best Animated Feature; we wish congratulations to all the nominees and winners.
Disney and Sony Hug It Out in New Licensing Agreement for Disney+
Great news for Marvel fans as Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced a new licensing agreement which will see Spider-Man films on Disney+
Alan Dean Foster Looks Likely to Settle with Disney Over Owed Royalties
Author Alan Dean Foster has given us an update about his dispute with the Walt Disney Company regarding overdue owed royalties for his Star Wars and Alien books, and it seems that a settlement is in the works with a statement due soon.
Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Leads US Box Office
Disney’s animated adventure Raya and the Last Dragon, featuring Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of the titular character, has led the US box office in its third weekend of release.
George Lucas Sees Net Worth Increase as Disney Stock Rises
When George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 for $4 billion, he opted for a half cash/half stock deal, with $2.21 billion in cash and 37,076,679 of Disney shares, a very prudent move.
Disney’s CEO Addresses Gina Carano Firing and Offers Confidence in Kathleen Kennedy
During yesterday's Walt Disney Company earnings call, CEO Bob Chapek was asked about the firing of Gina Carano and if Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy was being replaced.