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Earlier today, Disney announced that its next CEO will in fact be Experiences chairman, Josh D'Amaro. This was widely expected amongst Mouse House watchers and follows an intense multiyear bake-off between him and Dana Walden, Entertainment co-chairman. Disney Parks fans seem to enthused by the news, buoyed by
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Dana Walden To Become President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that, in a unanimous vote held on Monday, it elected Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to become Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective
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The CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, released the following statement on yesterday’s attempted assassination of former US President and presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, that occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania. Iger posted the following message to his social media: “We are all thankful that President
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BURBANK, California – June 7, 2024 – Today, The Walt Disney Company kicked off a special company-wide campaign celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with an exclusive first-look on Good Morning America that showcased new Donald Duck-inspired products and a surprise party in studio for Donald. The months-long celebration will feature feathered
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Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman, half of the Academy Award®-winning songwriting team of the Sherman Brothers (with his late brother, Disney Legend Robert B. Sherman), passed away Saturday, May 25, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, due to age-related illness. He was 95 years old. One of the
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At Disney's shareholder's meeting moments ago, the company announced that Bob Iger and The Walt Disney Company have prevailed in their proxy battle against Nelson Peltz and the Blackwells Group. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor,
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In an ambitious move that is set to redefine the landscape of gaming and entertainment, The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games have announced a groundbreaking collaboration. This partnership is poised to create an all-new games and entertainment universe, leveraging the vast array of beloved stories and characters from Disney,
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Disney Legend Dick Nunis, the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, passed away December 13 surrounded by his family in his adopted hometown of Orlando, a family friend confirmed. He was 91. Nunis, who began his career at Disneyland in 1955, was instrumental in guiding the growth of Walt Disney’
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The Walt Disney Company is poised to become the sole owner of Hulu after it agreed to buy Comcast Corporation’s one-third share of the streaming service. The move follows Comcast's decision to trigger a sale option on November 1, solidifying Disney's commitment to expand its
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Following the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, The Walt Disney Company is donating $2 million to organizations that are providing humanitarian relief in the region. “In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support
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The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Iger’s contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted that Iger’s
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BURBANK, Calif. - The Walt Disney Company has announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, revealing robust growth, particularly in its Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division. The quarter, which ended on April 1, 2023, showcased a notable increase in revenue for the company. Revenues