The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.
Category: Walt Disney Company
Why Families Are Going Into Debt for Disney Vacations
Some families are spending more than they can afford on Disney vacations. They say it’s because they know their children won’t stay young forever.
Disney’s Splash Mountain Set to Reopen With Princess Tiana Theme
The ride was closed last year because of its connection to a racist film. Disney overhauled it to focus on Tiana, Disney’s first Black princess, drawing praise and backlash.
Disney Fends Off Activist Investor, Nelson Peltz, in Shareholder Vote for Second Time
Nelson Peltz had campaigned for two seats on Disney’s board of directors, as he sought to shake up the company’s growth plan.
Pat McAfee’s On-Air Slams of ESPN Executive Show a Network Power Shift
For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much less certain streaming future.
Apple and Disney Halt Ads on X After Musk Endorses Antisemitic Post
Disney, Apple and Lionsgate halted marketing on X, formerly Twitter, as Elon Musk faced a furor over antisemitic abuse on his social media platform.
For Disney, Streaming Losses and TV’s Decline Are a One-Two Punch
The company experienced a sharp decline in its traditional TV business for the second straight quarter and will raise subscription prices for its streaming services.
How ESPN Went From Disney’s Financial Engine to Its Problem
The sports juggernaut continues to earn billions of dollars for Disney, but profits are down and opportunities for growth have dwindled.
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.
Disney To Lay Off About 7,000 Employees as It Cuts $5.5 Billion in Costs
In the company’s first earnings report since Bob Iger returned as C.E.O., it exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. But about 7,000 employees are expected to be laid off.