Category: Walt Disney Company

Disney Is Bringing Employees Back Four Days a Week

The New York Times – Business:
The C.E.O., Robert A. Iger, said in a memo that he thought the move would benefit the company’s culture and creativity.
Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property

The New York Times – Movies:
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
Streaming’s Golden Age Is Suddenly Dimming

The New York Times – Business:
After years of breakneck growth, the number of scripted TV series orders made by networks and streamers is in decline.
GLAAD Praises Increased Inclusiveness of Disney Films

The New York Times – Business:
In a report on L.G.B.T.Q. representation in movies, the organization lauded the studio but noted some depictions were one dimensional or stereotypical.
Highbrow Films Aimed at Winning Oscars Are Losing Audiences

The New York Times – Movies:
The kind of critically praised dramas that often dominate the awards season are falling flat at the box office, failing to justify the money it takes to make them.
How Streaming Has Rewritten the Script for Movies

The New York Times – Movies:
As a business and a cultural pursuit, Hollywood is in a state of chaos that has been growing year by year.
Florida May End Tax Fight With Disney, Thanks to Bob Iger

The New York Times – Business:
Florida lawmakers are reportedly working to resolve their political fight with Disney, just days after Mr. Iger returned as the entertainment giant’s chief executive.
Gannett Starts Another Round of Staff Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
The largest newspaper chain is cutting roughly 6 percent of its 3,440-person U.S. media division.
Mike Pence Plays to the G.O.P. Base From a Times Stage

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Pence, while promoting his new book at the DealBook Summit, frowned upon the idea of the Justice Department’s taking action against his former boss.
Plastic Off the Sofa

The New York Times – Movies:
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” doesn’t shy away from big subjects like grief and colonization. The hosts of “Still Processing” are ready for it.
Bob Iger, Acknowledging ‘Challenging Times,’ Meets With Disney Employees

The New York Times – Business:
At a town-hall meeting on Monday, Disney employees seemed overjoyed at the return of Mr. Iger, who replaced Bob Chapek as chief executive.
After Swift Return, Iger Faces Disney’s Long-Term Challenges

The New York Times – Business:
Robert A. Iger had been gone from the company for less than a year, but he returns to a very different Disney.