The 72-year-old chief executive previously said he planned to leave when his contract ended at the end of 2024.
Category: Walt Disney Company
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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.
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Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Falls Flat, Adding to Worries About the Brand
The original animated film took in $29.5 million at the box office, by far the worst opening in Pixar’s three-decade history. “The Flash,” from Warner Bros., also struggled.
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Christine McCarthy Is Stepping Down as Disney’s Chief Financial Officer
Christine M. McCarthy, who held the role for eight years, helped stabilize the company during the pandemic and played a key role in Bob Chapek’s ouster.
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Apple Bets the Vision Pro Can Take the Metaverse Mainstream
The iPhone maker is making a bold bet that it can redefine the niche category of virtual reality with its $3,500 goggles.
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The Man Reimagining Disney Classics for Today’s World
Sean Bailey is in charge of live-action remakes of films like “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a job that puts him in the middle of a partisan divide.
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Judge in Disney World Case Steps Aside but Blasts Ron DeSantis’s Lawyers
The judge accused Gov. Ron DeSantis’s lawyers, who wanted him off the case, of “rank judge shopping.” But he disqualified himself because a relative owns Disney stock.
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Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina on ‘The Little Mermaid’
An interview with the actors, who have big claws and wings to fill as the voices of Sebastian and Scuttle in the latest live-action version of the movie.