Category: Walt Disney Company

Disney Turns 100 at a Tough Moment for the Company

The New York Times – Business:
The company is opening two exhibitions that will tour the globe until 2028. It comes at a moment when its formidable stature in the culture has shown a few cracks.
The Winners and Losers from Super Bowl LVII

The New York Times – Business:
There were surprises on-field and off — from Rihanna’s halftime performance to Disney’s controversial ad splash.
DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World

The New York Times – Business:
The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing.
The S.E.C. Charges Kraken Over Staking, Worrying Crypto Executives

The New York Times – Business:
Cryptocurrency executives worry that charges against Kraken, a popular exchange, over the business known as staking would further chill their industry.
Activist Disney Investor Declares End to Battle for Board Seat

The New York Times – Business:
The move by Nelson Peltz came a day after the company’s C.E.O., Bob Iger, announced a restructuring that will cut $5.5 billion in costs and eliminate roughly 7,000 jobs.
Bob Iger’s Turnaround Plan for Disney Takes Shape

The New York Times – Business:
Shares jumped after the Disney chief executive unveiled plans to revamp its streaming business, cut costs, and formulate a succession plan.
Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying

The New York Times – Movies:
When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
With Traditional TV in Free Fall, Disney Looks to Cut Costs

The New York Times – Business:
In the company’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But thousands of employees are expected to be laid off.
Disney’s Iger Returns to Familiar Stage, but With Different Challenges

The New York Times – Travel:
The company reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday, and Wall Street is expecting it to lay out a new streaming strategy and operating structure.
Disney World Workers Reject Contract Offer

The New York Times – Business:
Unions that represent about 32,000 full-time workers said the vote was overwhelmingly against the proposal, which have raised pay by at least $1 an hour per year.
ABC Co-Anchors Are Poised to Leave Network After Tabloid Scandal

The New York Times – Business:
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, who co-hosted “GMA3,” were both married when they began a romantic relationship.
Disney’s Splash Mountain Closed. Now Superfans Are Selling the Water.

The New York Times – Travel:
Jars and bags of what sellers claim is water from the popular Florida attraction are being offered for sale online. The odd farewell comes as Disney takes steps to erase the ride’s racist back story.