Tag: Disney Company
Bob Iger’s 2019 Pay Drops From 2018 Level
Last Friday Disney disclosed that their CEO, Bob Iger, collected $47.5 million in compensation for his role, down from the $65.6 million he received in 2018.
Disney Rebrands 20th Century Fox, Now Called 20th Century
Disney is rebranding the 20th Century Fox brand, dropping the Fox name and renaming the studio as just 20th Century Studios.
Disney About to Set New Record With $10 Billion at 2019 Global Box Office
The company continues to set all kinds of eye-popping records at the box office.
The Walt Disney Company Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2019
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 28, 2019. Whilst attendance may have been down at the parks, it would seem that we all spent more!
Disney’s Bob Iger Talks Star Wars, Marvel and Martin Scorsese
Disney's CEO Bog Iger has given his only UK interview to BBC media editor Amol Rajan, and he spoke about Star Wars, Disney+ in the UK, Marvel success and Martin Scorsese.
The Hollywood Reporter 100: The Most Powerful People in Entertainment 2019
The Hollywood Reporter have put together their list of the most powerful 100 people in entertainment in 2019, and we share the list of influential people related to Lucasfilm on the list.
Bob Iger is Betting the Company on Streaming with Disney+
Disney are locked and loaded on a new path that will transform the entertainment industry, pitting themselves against competitors Netflix, with their Disney+ streaming service that launches on November 12th.
Disney Partners with Tencent Subsidiary to Build Chinese Star Wars Fan Base
The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm have struck a deal with Tencent's China Literature to distribute forty translated Star Wars novels for Chinese readers, as well as a first original Chinese book set in the Star Wars galaxy.
Disney Names New Leadership for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris
Following the departure of Catherine Powell as President of Disney Parks West, the Walt Disney Company have named new leadership for Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris.
Head of US and Paris Disney Theme Parks Leaves Company
Catherine Powell, President of Disney Parks West which incorporates the US parks and Disneyland Paris, has left the company and her post will be eliminated.
Bob Iger: George Lucas ‘Didn’t Hide his Disappointment’ with The Force Awakens
George Lucas didn't hide his feelings about The Force Awakens, and now four years later Disney CEO Bob Iger has relived Lucas' disappointment in his autobiographical memoir, released Monday.
Bob Iger: Our Initial Star Wars Plans Were “Too Much, Too Fast”
In a interview published this weekend in the New York Times, Bog Iger admitted that may have overextended the Star Wars franchise, possibly being too ambitious after the acquisition of Lucasfilm.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns from Apple Board to Avoid Streaming Conflict
On the same day as Apple revealed their streaming option in the form of Apple TV+, Bob Iger resigned from their board of directors in order to avoid a conflict with Disney's own streaming service, Disney+.
Walt Disney Archives 50th Anniversary Exhibit at Bowers Museum
Inside the Walt Disney Archives opens in March 2020 and is part of a year-long celebration that includes special events and experiences.
Disney Inks Long-Term Deal to Occupy Most of Pinewood Studios
Disney have signed a deal with the owners of Pinewood Studios near London, to take nearly all its stages, backlots and other production facilitates starting in 2020.
Disney Earnings Fall in Fiscal Third Quarter 2019
Disney's total revenue for fiscal Q3 2019 fell short of the estimate of $21.4 billion, with earnings per share at just $1.35 (over 28% less than expected).
Disney Hub Launched on Spotify Including The Best of Star Wars
Launched yesterday on Spotify in the USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Canada, Australia and New Zealand was a new designated Disney hub featuring music from favourite Disney films and TV shows including Star Wars.
Walt Disney Studios Film Release Schedule Lists Next Star Wars Film in 2022
Disney Studios has released their updated roadmap.
Alan Bergman & Alan Horn Receive New Roles at The Walt Disney Studios
They will be spearheading the future of Disney content.
UPDATED: The Disney/21st Century Fox Merger Is Officially Complete
The deal becomes effective starting tomorrow morning.
Disney Sets March 20 As Closing Date For 21st Century Fox Merger Completion
The deal is set to be finalized in just over a week from today.
Alan Horn On Disney/Fox Merger, Disney+, And More
Always in motion is the future.
Disney Earnings Fall Without Star Wars December Release
Disney's earnings fell sharply compared to its first quarter a year ago, with no Star Wars film occupying a December slot.
Disney Confirms Sales Drop for Star Wars and Marvel Comics
Sales are down for Disney's fiscal year end, September 29th 2018, for Star Wars and Marvel Comics compared with the previous year.
Disney and 21st Century Fox Merger Expected to Be Done By March
A bow should be placed on this mega deal real soon.
Bob Iger’s Fiscal 2018 Compensation Totaled Over $65 Million
No light pockets here.
Six Years Ago Today: Disney Deal to Buy Lucasfilm Goes Through
On this day in 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm for $2.2 billion in cash and $1.855 billion in stock.
Disney and Fox Merger Hits a Snag in North America
The Disney and Fox merger has hit a regulatory snag in Brazil, and regulators in Mexico are questioning how the merger will affect the country's cable industry.
Disney Files Patent for Retractable Illuminated Lightsaber
The Walt Disney Company have filed yet another patent for a lightsaber -- the latest application is for a “Sword Device with Retractable, Internally Illuminated Blade”
Six Year’s Ago Today: Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion
It was six years ago today that George Lucas agreed to sell Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.05 Billion.
Disney Offers EU Antitrust Concessions Over Fox
The EU Commission has extended its deadline for reviewing the takeover bid by Disney for Fox from October 19th to November 6th.
Disney Donates $1M to Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts
The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday that it was donating $1 million to aid in relief efforts for Hurricane Michael.
Fox to Sell Remaining Shares of Sky to Comcast, Deal Supported by Disney
Following the bidding war for Sky that was won by Comcast on Saturday for £30bn, 21st Century Fox will sell its 39% stake in Sky to Comcast. This deal has been supported by Disney.
Bob Iger: Expect Slowdown With Star Wars Film Releases
Will the yearly release of new Star Wars films be coming to an end?