Disney is poised to own the entirety of the Hulu streaming service, which has more than 48 million total subscribers.
Category: Iger, Robert A
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Hollywood Studios Disclose Their Offer on Day 113 of Writers Strike
The public disclosure of the Aug. 11 proposal was an unusual step and suggested an attempt to go around union leadership and appeal to rank-and-file members.
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Bob Iger Tweaks Disney’s Strategy on Streaming
The C.E.O. of the media giant has shifted focus to making more money from subscribers after losing billions in a bid to build scale.
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For Disney, Streaming Losses and TV’s Decline Are a One-Two Punch
The company has lost more than $11 billion on streaming since 2019 and experienced a sharp decline in its traditional TV business for the second straight quarter.
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How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.
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Disney’s Iger Hires 2 Former Heirs Apparent for Advice
Robert Iger has reportedly brought in two former heirs apparent, Kevin Mayer and Thomas Staggs, for advice, renewing focus on succession at the media giant.
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ESPN Is Said to Talk With Leagues About Taking Stake in Network
The Disney-controlled channel is trying to find a way forward in the streaming age and has had discussions with the N.F.L., the N.B.A. and Major League Baseball.
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Searching for Someone to Deliver a Hollywood Ending
Thanks to a changing culture and differing business models, the entertainment industry lacks power brokers with the stature to bring on labor peace.
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The Costs of the Hollywood Actors’ Strike
Strikes by actors and screenwriters have ground movie and TV productions to a halt, with consequences likely to be felt across the entertainment industry.
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Iger to Remain as Head of Disney Through 2026
The 72-year-old chief executive previously said he planned to leave when his contract ended at the end of 2024.
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As DeSantis Campaigns, Disney Sees a Long Road Ahead
The company, long allergic to controversy, is likely to be the subject of very public and partisan criticism throughout the Republican primary.