Disney CEO Bob Iger named the 2019 TIME Businessperson of the Year. In 2019, Bob Iger oversaw the creative choices for The Walt Disney Company and began making choices that would see the company expand and grow far past his time as CEO. With rumors of retirement swirling for years,
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Tom Holland Saved Spider-Man Deal
Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Tom Holland Saved Spider-Man Deal. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Holland himself played a vital role is Spider-Man’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). During Disney’s D23 Expo, it became clear that Tom was upset about the very public separation of
Oprah Wants Disney CEO Bob Iger to Run for President of the United States
Oprah Wants Disney CEO Bob Iger to Run for President of the United States. On Sunday, the Oprah run television network, OWN, featured a special interview between Oprah Winfrey and friend, Bob Iger. The main interview topic was Bob Iger’s new memoirs, The Ride of a Lifetime. During the interview,
Apple Looking to Buy Sony Pictures Which Means Spider-Man Could Return to MCU
Apple Looking to Buy Sony Pictures Which Means Spider-Man Could Return to MCU. Our Spidey-senses are tingling… It’s never over until the fat lady sings, and it seems the Spider-Man split may go out on a high note for Marvel Studios fans! With the announcement of Disney+ by The Walt
Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns From Apple Board Over Streaming Conflict
Apple has confirmed that Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s Board of Directors after a conflict arose over the launching of the new Disney+ streaming service and Apple TV+ streaming service. According to Apple, Iger resigned on September 10, 2019, which was the same day Apple announced the
Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’
Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’. During the Disney Legends Award Ceremony of the 2019 D23 Expo, Disney CEO Bob Iger, announced a special surprise for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars fans! Newly inducted Disney Legend, Ming-Na-Wen, will have a role in Jon Favreau’s
Disney CEO Bob Iger Claims D23 Members Will Get Early Access to Disney+
Disney CEO Bob Iger Claims D23 Members Will Get Early Access to Disney+. According to Buzzfeed reporter, Adam B. Vary, Bob Iger may have let it slip that Members of D23, the biggest group of hardcore Disney Fans, will be the first to get access to the highly anticipated Disney
Disneyland Announces Child Care Financial Assistance for Employees
Great news out of California! The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that the company is starting a new childcare assistance program. This will be for employees of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA. “Over the course of the past year, I’ve frequently talked about three priorities for our business:
Bob Iger Says it Will be ‘Difficult’ to Film in Georgia if Abortion Law Takes Effect
Bob Iger has weighed in on the abortion debate going on in the country and specifically has addressed the possible changes coming to the state of Georgia. Yesterday during an interview with Reuters during the dedication of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Iger istated t would be “very difficult” for the
History Was Made as George Lucas, Bob Iger, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Billy Dee Williams Open Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
We witnessed history as the dedication of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland took place yesterday! It was one f the biggest events we have ever been to that Disney has put on. The new land has far exceeded anything you could have imagined and even Star Wars legends were
Bob Iger brings Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, and Kathleen Kennedy to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
Bob Iger took his friends Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, and Kathleen Kennedy on a personal tour of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge with Imagineer & Galaxy’s Edge creator, Scott Trowbridge. He posted the photos on Twitter yesterday. Best way to impress your friends…give them a personal tour of @starwars Galaxy's Edge!#stevenspielberg,
Walt Disney Company Revealed the 2nd Quarter Earnings Report.
The Walt Disney company revealed 2nd quarter earnings report of 2019, which ended on March 31, 2019. The 2nd quarter report showed their revenue up by 3%, however, their income was down 10%. The earnings report is the second under a strategic reorganization plan taking place last year creating the
Disney Brings Avengers: Endgame to the US Troops in Afghanistan
We shared the news last week of the interaction with Bob Iger and a fan on Twitter about bringing Avengers: Endgame to the troops overseas. U.S. troops stationed overseas in Afghanistan who had been resigned to avoiding spoilers until the end of their deployments were surprised with special screenings of
Bob Iger brings Avengers: Endgame to our overseas troops
Avengers Endgame is already underway to break almost all weekend box office numbers. Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame earned $60 million domestically on Thursday evening previews, ahead of its official North American debut today. This surpasses the previous record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015 ($57 million domestic). Bob Iger
