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Disney 'Bringing Back Box Office Magic': Analyst Praises 'Inside Out 2' Performance, Looks Ahead To 'Deadpool,' 'Moana 2,' 'Mufasa'
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 12:28pm | 720Read More...Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) scored a box office hit with "Inside Out 2" showing a strong opening weekend and recently passing the $1 billion milestone. An analyst highlights the company "bringing back box office magic." The Disney Analyst: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich has...
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Disney Following Netflix's Footsteps Out Of App Stores? Bob Iger Demands Better Deals From Apple, Google
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 7:10am | 658Read More...Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger has voiced his concerns about the revenue share with major tech companies, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG). What Happened: Iger expressed his dissatisfaction with the current revenue-sharing model at the...
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Bob Iger Makes Rare Appearance At Disney Upfront For First Time Since 1994: Highlights 'Enviable Portfolio Of Brands, Franchises And Sports' To Advertisers
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 4:52pm | 644Read More...Media executive Bob Iger has been the CEO of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) for more than 15 years including two terms in the role. The CEO hasn't appeared on the stage at an upfront advertising event since 1994 until breaking the streak earlier this week. What Happened: Disney ended the recently...
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Bob Iger Says Disney Slashed Traditional TV Spending 'Pretty Dramatically' As Streaming Takes Center Stage: 'Feel Comfortable With Our Hand Right Now…'
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 10:24pm | 582Read More...To prioritize streaming services, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has significantly reduced its investment in traditional television networks, CEO Bob Iger revealed on Wednesday. What Happened: Speaking at Moffett Nathanson’s 2024 Media, Internet, and Communications...
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Hollywood's Horrible Year? Not For CEOs: Disney's Bob Iger, Warner Bros.' David Zaslav Enjoy Huge Paydays
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 7:07pm | 660Read More...Movie industry experts expect a weak box office in 2024. And yet, the boards of major studios decided to reward their CEOs handsomely, according to Variety. The domestic box office collected roughly $8.6 billion in 2023 (COVID-19-era 2021-2022 saw a combined total of $12 billion). It was a year...
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'Bob Iger Is The Best Of The Best:' Byron Allen Throws Support Behind Disney CEO Amid Company's Hurdles
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 5:05am | 531Read More...Media magnate Byron Allen has shown unwavering support for Disney (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger despite the company’s ongoing struggles. What Happened: Allen expressed his confidence in Iger on Tuesday, during CNBC’s “Last Call” on Tuesday. This comes during a challenging time for...
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Remains Tight-Lipped On Successor, But Assures 'Smooth Transition'
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 1:23am | 738Read More...Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger was questioned about his succession plans during the second-quarter earnings call, to which he gave a vague response. What Happened: On Tuesday, during the earnings call, Kannan Venkateshwar from Barclays, asked Iger about his succession plans...
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Disney's Bob Iger Confident In Landing Long-Term NBA Rights Deal As Media Giant Enhances Streaming With ESPN Tile And Shifts Marvel Strategy
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 11:18pm | 681Read More...The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is making significant changes to its streaming services and Marvel content strategy, with CEO Bob Iger expressing confidence in securing long-term NBA rights. What Happened: The Walt Disney Company is making major moves to enhance its streaming offerings and superhero...
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Bob Iger Says This Streaming Platform Is The Gold Standard, Praises Rival For Cracking Down On Password Sharing: 'We're Heartened By The Results That Netflix Has Delivered'
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 10:47pm | 743Read More...Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger announced a global crackdown on password-sharing, citing Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) as the “gold standard” in terms of streaming. What Happened: During the second quarter earnings conference call on Tuesday, Iger said that...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Could Taylor Swift And Bluey Help Media Giant Beat Estimates?
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 3:11pm | 938Read More...Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) will report second-quarter financial results before market open Tuesday May 7, 2024. Here’s what analysts predict for earnings, their insights, and key points to watch in the report and conference call. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney...
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Disney Took A Break From X During The Company's Suspension Of Advertising. Now, One Account Is Tweeting Again While Several Remain Dark.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 11:58am | 623Read More...Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) was among the companies that pulled advertising on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over controversial comments made by platform owner Elon Musk. Disney took things a step further by stopping posting from several of its accounts for...
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Disney Leans On The First Amendment In Battle With Gina Carano, Elon Musk: Will The Force Be Strong For Media Giant?
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 2:50pm | 806Read More...Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) counts the Star Wars franchise as one of its most popular brands and revenue sources, since acquiring the company in 2012. Disney now faces a lawsuit over the firing of a Star Wars actress, which has generated plenty of buzz thanks to the support for the...
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Disney's Netflix-Like Password Sharing Crackdown Begins This June As Bob Iger Tries To 'Increase Engagement'
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 10:58am | 606Read More...The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger revealed that the Mouse House will start its password-sharing crackdown in June. What Happened: Iger disclosed the company’s plans to CNBC, stating that the new policy will be implemented in a few countries and markets initially, with a global...
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Bob Iger Once Thought Apple And Disney Merger Would Have Happened If His Friend Steve Jobs Lived: 'I Think We Would Have Gotten There'
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 6:49am | 704Read More...The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger once wanted to merge the Mouse House with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), but the idea fell by the wayside due to Steve Jobs's death. What Happened: In his 2019 book, Iger expressed his conviction that a merger between Apple and Disney would have been...
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Elon Musk's Feud With Bob Iger Rages On, But His Bromance With Nelson Peltz Is Going Strong: 'His Ideas Are Beyond Anything...'
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 1:44am | 809Read More...In an interview on Thursday, activist investor Nelson Peltz praised billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, calling him a “brilliant guy” with “no ego.” What Happened: In an interview with CNBC, Peltz lauded Musk, calling him a “friend” and a brilliant person with no...
