During last week’s Disney first quarter earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed curating Star Wars and Marvel by changing the pace. “We will aggressively curate our general entertainment content,” Iger said when discussing profitability and growth for Disney+. Iger came back to the subject during a Q&A portion of the call. I talked about curation and general entertainment. We have to be better at curating the Disney and the Pixar and the Marvel and…
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In a shocking development, Bob Iger has agreed to return as Disney CEO for two years while Bob Chapek exits the company. The news comes nearly a year after Iger’s exit as Executive Chairman. If you recall, he stepped down as CEO in February 2020, which paved the way for Bob Chapek to step into the role. SXSW 2020 would have been one of Chapek’s first public appearances but then the Covid-19 pandemic forced the…
"Bob Iger Returns As Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Is Out"
Disney CEO Bob Chapek needs to be replaced as CEO of The Walt Disney Company for not doing enough to fight hatred in Florida. I’m not just speaking out as a transgender American and film/TV critic but as a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company. If this risks getting myself blacklisted as a critic, so be it. I cannot stay silent in the face of hatred. In a perfect world, I would be visiting Walt…
"Bob Chapek Needs To Be Replaced As Disney CEO"
While most people are staying away during the pandemic, movie theaters are still important and people will return once vaccinated. One of the things I keep going back this early in the year is The Big Picture by Ben Fritz. It’s been a few years since the book was published but what Fritz has to say is still relevant. Do not be surprised if you see me come back to this book throughout the year…
"Movie Theaters: I Will Return When The Time Comes"
Walt Disney Company CEO/Chairman Robert Iger recently published his memoir, The Ride of a Lifetime, a few months ago with memories and leadership lessons. Bob Iger is the 6th CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Iger took over the reigns following the Save Disney campaign that led to Michael Eisner’s ouster. He’s currently set to step down from the post when his contract ends in 2021. People will be interested in reading the book because…
"Robert Iger: The Ride of a Lifetime"