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.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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Disney’s ‘Haunted Manson’ Does Poorly at Weekend Box Office.
“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” continued to dominate, as “Haunted Mansion” tried to break through without the promotional help of its stars, who are on strike.
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Review: A Disney Ride to Nowhere Fun
Starring LaKeith Stanfield and Rosario Dawson, this movie plays like a feature-length ad for Disney’s theme-park attraction of the same name.
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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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Ghibli Park Celebrates “Totoro” And Other Miyazaki Movies
The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers find happiness there?
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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.
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National Geographic Lays Off More Writers
The company did not specify how many were shed and said that the magazine, known for its focus on discovery and exploration, would continue to be published on a monthly basis.
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Producer Ryan Murphy Is Expected to Move to Disney
Mr. Murphy, the force behind hits like “American Horror Story” and “The Watcher,” is coming to the end of his $300 million Netflix deal.
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Jonathan Majors to Face Trial on Assault Charges in August
The movie star, who has maintained his innocence, appeared briefly in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday morning.