Disney chief executive Bob Iger has stated that another film in the Star Wars series of stand-alone “anthology” movies is set for release in 2020. In remarks made to the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference, Iger said that a writer had been hired to work on the film. This would be
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Disney Is Reserved About “Rogue One’s” Box Office Potential
Disney higher ups might have the impression “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” the first stand alone Star Wars film, won’t get the audience that “The Force Awakens” got. “We never felt it would do the level that ‘Force Awakens’ did,” Disney chief Bob Iger told investors at a Goldman
Star Wars Episode VIII Officially Begins Filming
The latest announcement by Disney CEO, Bob Iger brings an air of excitement and anticipation to Star Wars Fans worldwide. Star Wars: Episode VIII has begin filming. Recent news from Episode VIII had many of us worried as the filming scheduled to start in January was delayed and
Fifth Indiana Jones Film Is Confirmed
Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO, Bob Iger has officially confirmed a Fifth Indiana Jones Film. During a recent interview with Bloomberg, Mr. Iger talked about the huge success of the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens film, mentioning how “that opened up the possibility to more sequels. Especially one
Disney bans smoking in all Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar movies
Disney’s annual shareholder meeting was full of surprising announcements. From the news of Frozen 2 to the first “official” gay Marvel character, Disney news have been exploding all over the social media pages. The latest announcement is from CEO Bob Iger. Responding to an investor’s question, Mr. Iger stated
Star Wars Movie Surprises Continue
The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Shareholder’s Meeting was full of surprises this morning. First there was the news that a Frozen sequel is coming and now more Star Wars. Fans will be happy to know that Bob Iger announced the first standalone Star Wars movie, which will be released in
Disney’s Hollywood Studios name change in the works
First, we bid adieu to the Sorcerer’s Hat, now we are saying sayonara to something else….the name of the park itself, Hollywood Studios!!! Disney CEO, Bob Iger, let it slip that a name change is in the works. It’s ok, we’ve been here before. Anyone remember MGM Studios? I know I do. Waaaaay
New Disney Developments – Star Wars Land & Marvel Land coming to Disneyland?
Recently in the Walt Disney Shareholder meeting our friend Bob Iger released some interesting details on some of the changes coming to the Disney theme parks. Star Wars land is probably one of the hottest items out there along with adding Marvel to the theme parks. We are going
Disney Offers Free Veterans Institute Workshop – Heroes Work Here
A complimentary one day seminar at Walt Disney World features veterans’ stories of transitioning to the civilian workforce and the challenges they have had to overcome. Disney had great with their Heroes Work Here initiative to hire, train and support military veterans. They will host a free Veterans Institute workshop
D23 Expo is coming back to Anaheim in 2015
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is thrilled to confirm the fourth annual D23 Expo. As Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said during today’s Disney Legend’s ceremony, “I look forward to seeing you here again for the next D23 Expo in 2015.” Exact dates will be announced in the
D23 Expo Will Kick off with CEO Bob Iger
D23 Expo 2013 will celebrate its grand opening with a welcome from Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger followed by the first of two arena presentations hosted by The Walt Disney Studios at the Anaheim Convention Center. On Friday, August 9, The Walt Disney Studios will surprise and delight fans
Disney CEO Bob Iger Contract Extended
Robert “Bob” Iger will stick around as the head of the Walt Disney Company for a few more years. Disney announced Monday that Iger’s contract as chairman and CEO was extended through June 30, 2016. His contract terms did not change. Iger was originally supposed to step down as CEO in
Disney Renames Mickey Mouse Club Stage for Annette Funicello
The stage at the Walt Disney Studios where “The Mickey Mouse Club” was filmed has now been officially renamed the Annette Funicello Stage. Disney chief Bob Iger hosted a ceremony on Monday, June 24, 2013 in order to dedicate the soundstage to Annette Funicello, the Mouseketeer-turned-movie star who died this
Mickey Mouse 2-D Shorts are Coming Back!
Have you been missing seeing the Mickey Mouse cartoons on TV? Good news! They are coming back to the small screen. As Disney tries to bring back Mickey Mouse’s popularity to it’s hey day they will be showing 19 different 2-D cartoons on the Disney channel as well as on
