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Bob Iger Couldn’t Script His Disney Exit, So He Went After the Lakers
The executive who bought Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm for Disney needed two attempts to hand over the company. Months after Josh D'Amaro took the job, Bob Iger a
Disney Denies Interest in Buying Epic Games Following Rumors
Disney has responded after rumors suggested it was interested in buying Fortnite developer Epic Games. Disney president and chief creative officer Dana Walden touched on the company's relationship with Epic during an interview with . When asked if there have been talks about expanding their previously established relationship with a full-on acquisition, she said that strategy isn't something Disney is entertaining, at least right now.
Jeanie Buss Contests Family Sale of Lakers Stake to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner
Sports Buss' attorney demanded her brothers retract statements that the family is selling its 17.8 percent ownership stake, citing trust terms that keep her controlling owner for life; any deal still needs NBA board approval. โ CURATIONSLA SPORTS DESKยท๐
PUBLISHED AUG 21 ยท 1:43 AM PTยทUPDATED AUG 21 ยท 1:43 AM PTยท1 MIN READ ๐๏ธ The Lakers were a family business for four decades, and the sibling rivalries have outlived the sale.
Disney Worldbuilders (2026)
FlickDirect Movie Database Full Cast, Story, and Details for Disney Worldbuilders (2026) Released: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Rating: This Film Is Not Yet Rated Synopsis of Disney Worldbuilders (2026) Disney Worldbuilders takes audiences behind the scenes with some of Disney’s most influential storytellers as they reflect on the memories, creative breakthroughs, and childhood experiences that shaped their careers.
'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Disney and Epic Games have been promising a ‘persistent, open and interoperable’ universe since February 2024, when Disney took a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games, and Bob Iger called it the company's biggest foray into games ever. Two and a half years and a handful of Fortnite islands later, we're finally getting something that behaves like what was actually promised: a Disney park experience that connects, mechanically, to Fortnite itself.
FBI seized phones from billionaire, top deputy before $12.5B Lakers sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger: report
Phone seizures took place months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Los Angeles Lakers being sold for record-breaking $12.5bn to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for $12.5 billion, a record price for an NBA franchise, less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the team. Josh Kushner, the brother of Jared Kushner, who is married to United Stated (US) President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger are buying the controlling interest in the club.
Lakers Rekor Fiyata Josh Kushner ve Bob Iger’a Satıldı
Los Angeles Lakers, NBA tarihinin en yüksek bedelli satış anlaşması kapsamında 12,5 milyar dolara Josh Kushner’in liderliğindeki gruba satılıyor. FIFA’nın önerilen yeni ticari yapısının merkezinde yer alan girişimci Josh Kushner ve eski Disney CEO’su Bob Iger, NBA devini Chelsea’nin ortak sahibi Mark Walter’dan satın almaya hazırlanıyor. Walter, Lakers’ı geçen yıl 7,4 milyar sterlin ile rekor bir bedelle satın almıştı ancak yatırımından büyük bir kazanç elde etmeye hazırlanıyor.
Lakers, Bob Iger ve Josh Kushner’a Satıldı
Şaşırtıcı bir gelişmeyle eski Disney CEO’su Bob Iger ve yatırımcı Josh Kushner, ABD sporunun en değerli takımlarından Los Angeles Lakers’ı satın alıyor. Konuya yakın bir kaynak, ikilinin basketbol takımı için rekor kıran 12,5 milyar dolar ödediğini bildirdi. Satış, NBA’in milyarder Mark Walter’ı kulübün çoğunluk sahibi olarak onaylamasından bir yıldan az süre sonra gerçekleşti. ANLAŞMA NBA ONAYINA SUNULACAK Iger ve Kushner, çarşamba günü yaptıkları yazılı açıklamada anlaşmayı doğruladı.
Lakers Bought By Bob Iger For $12 Billion
Big post-Disney moves by Bob Iger see the ex-Mouse House CEO now running the NBA's LA Lakers one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” courtside regular Iger and Kushner said in a statement Wednesday. “We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.
Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shattered Box Office Records
What’s so special about Spider-Man?Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” exploded to a $932 million global box office opening this weekend, but this isn’t even the first time the web crawler has been associated with box office records.
New Disney+ Movie With Marvel, Star Wars & Avatar Creators Sets Release Date
An upcoming movie featuring,, and creators has locked its release date. The documentary is helmed by an acclaimed Oscar-and Emmy-nominated director. Disney Worldbuilders from is set to release on August 20, 2026, on Disney+. The documentary will dive deeper into how the mesmerizing stories of various blockbuster franchises are brought to life. Interestingly, the American film producer and director has previously worked on another Disney documentary,. It was released earlier this year on Disney+.
Disney to Sell Its 50% A+E Global Media Stake to Hearst for More Than $1 Billion
Key Points Disney is selling its 50% A+E Global Media stake to Hearst for more than $1 billion. The all-cash deal gives Hearst 100% ownership of A&E, History and Lifetime. Disney carried the investment at about $2 billion in its March-quarter 10-Q. It is expected to be announced with Disney's earnings on August 5.
As ‘Moana’ Whiffs, Is Disney’s Live-Action Remake Strategy Dead?
Tough break for Disney as the live-action “Moana” crashed at the box office this weekend with a $43 million opening against a budget of around $300 million. Internationally, it didn’t fare much better with just $52 million. That’s barely above what “Snow White” opened to last year, which ended up grossing a mere $87 million domestic.What happened? The decision to make a live-action “Moana” seemed like a sound one.
How Disney Got a ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Attraction in the Parks in Time for the Film’s Release
A new “Star Wars” movie — “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a supersized spinoff of the streaming series on Disney+ — arrives in theaters nationwide on Friday.
Disney Revenue Climbs 7% to $25.2 Billion in Q2, Boosted by Streaming, Theme Parks
Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro wants to make a strong first impression with Wall Street.
Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘Kill Tony’ Inks Multiyear Deal With Fox’s Red Seat Ventures (Exclusive) Original
Tony Hinchcliffe Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix Fox‘s Red Seat Ventures is expanding into stand-up comedy and live entertainment through a multiyear deal with Kill Tony, the popular comedy show from Tony Hinchcliffe. Red Seat Ventures, which functions as a creator services company within Fox’s Tubi division, will handle advertising sales for Kill Tony on both video and audio platforms.
UTA Exec Jay Sures Calls Out UCLA Group Over Its Opposition to Hearing From Ex-Hamas Hostage Original
United Talent Agency vice chairman Jay Sures. Getty Images UTA vice chairman Jay Sures has sent a letter to the members of the UCLA Undergraduate Student Association Council, writing that he is “disgusted and appalled” about a statement released by the group in response to a planned appearance on campus by Omer Shem Tov, an Israeli who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days. “Talk about a missed opportunity.
Josh D'Amaro: The 100 Most Influential People of 2026
I believe in the future of the Walt Disney Co. because I believe in Josh D’Amaro. He has a deep appreciation for what Disney means to the world, and his wealth of knowledge about the company is bolstered by a strong and abiding respect for Disney fans worldwide. His ability to connect with people is one of his superpowers, and I know it will serve him well as the eighth CEO of the Walt Disney Co. Josh fundamentally understands how quality, attention to detail, and bold creativity set Disney apart.
Bob Iger Bids Fond Farewell, Praises D’Amaro in Final Disney Shareholder Meeting: ‘I Sense Confidence and Excitement’
Outgoing CEO Bob Iger expressed immense gratitude, confidence in incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and acknowledged “extraordinary change” in his farewell address at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday.The meeting marked the transfer of power from Iger, who is exiting the company, to D’Amaro, who takes the baton and touted his “One Disney” vision going forward.Iger, who has worked for the Walt Disney Company since 1974, offered an emotional sendoff.“As I mark my last day as CEO of our...
Disney Sets ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Incredibles’ Sequels for Summer 2028 Release
Disney has set two sequels for its summer 2028 slate, as a direct sequel to last year’s live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” will be released in May, followed by Pixar’s “Incredibles 3” in June. Just as with Dean Fleischer-Camp’s 2025 remake, “Lilo & Stitch 2” will hit theaters on Memorial Day weekend in 2028, looking to match its predecessor’s $1.03 billion global box office total.
Incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Outlines Priorities in Note to Staff: ‘We Will Operate as One Disney’
As Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro officially takes the reins of the entertainment giant from Bob Iger, the executive outlined his three key priorities in a memo to staff on Wednesday.D’Amaro emphasized that “great storytelling” and “creative excellence” would remain Disney’s “North Star,” underpinning every decision the company makes.
Bob Iger’s Disney Legacy: Less a Creative Visionary, More a Savvy Portfolio Manager
Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger is not a creative executive.He will tell you this.
YouTube Lays Claim to Another Crown: The World’s Largest Media Company Original
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for YouTube YouTube‘s cultural influence is already hard to ignore, but 2025 could nonetheless be a turning point for the Google-owned video platform: It’s the year it became the world’s largest media company. YouTube had more than $60 billion in revenue in 2025, parent company Alphabet reported last month.
Steven Soderbergh Opens Up About Frustrating Kylo Ren Star Wars Movie Cancellation
Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh has opened up about his frustrations over Disney scrapping his movie. This comes nearly four months after Adam Driver surprised Star Wars fans when he revealed that he was actually meant to star in a solo Kylo Ren movie, which was unexpectedly turned down by the Disney bosses.
Kevin Feige’s Marvel Future Gets Promising Update Ahead of New Avengers Movies
With Disney officially finding a successor to CEO Bob Iger, the topic of status within the company and at the helm of has popped up. Disney recently named Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro as the successor to Bob Iger and Dana Walden as President and CEO of the company in March. In a recent report from Deadline on the new changes at Disney, Feige’s name was mentioned. Deadline notes there will be “movie-side questions” that have to be addressed when D’Amaro takes over.
Bob Iger’s Disney Exit Date Set as New CEO Revealed
The search for has concluded. Current CEO Bob Iger now has an exit date, as his successor will start soon. On Monday, the Walt Disney Company Board of Directors unanimously voted to elect Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro as the company’s next CEO. Elevating D’Amaro to CEO goes into effect on March 18, 2026. The board is expected to name D’Amaro as a director following the March meeting. D’Amaro, 54, has worked at Disney for nearly 30 years.
Next Disney CEO Set: Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
The wait is over. Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro will succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant’s next CEO, the company said on Tuesday. Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment and largely seen as D’Amaro’s main competition for the CEO job, will become President and Chief Creative Officer in a newly created position.Both roles will take effect on March 18.
Disney Q1 Revenue Climbs 5% to $26 Billion, Boosted by Theme Parks, Streaming
Disney’s revenue grew 5% to $26 billion in its fiscal first quarter, driven by record results in its theme parks and cruise business, as well as growth at Disney+ and Hulu and higher sales thanks to twin blockbusters “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”But the company’s operating profit fell 9% to $4.6 billion, weighed down by continued weakness in its linear TV business, the impact of the YouTube TV carriage dispute, a decline in ad revenue from its spinoff of Star India and higher...
Le PDG de Disney, Bob Iger, démissionnera avant la fin de 2026 | Rapport
Le conseil d'administration du géant du divertissement prévoit de se réunir la semaine prochaine pour voter sur le successeur de l'exécutif Bob Iger de Disney envisage de quitter son poste de PDG avant la fin de son contrat, selon le Wall Street Journal. Iger, qui est revenu dans l'entreprise en novembre 2022 après l'éviction de son successeur devenu prédécesseur Bob Chapek, devrait actuellement occuper le poste de PDG jusqu'à la fin de 2026.
Disney CEO Bob Iger to Step Down Before End of 2026 | Report
Disney’s Bob Iger is planning to step down as CEO prior to the end of his contract, according to The Wall Street Journal. Iger, who returned to the company in 2023 following the ouster of his successor-turned-predecessor Bob Chapek, is currently slated to serve as CEO through the end of 2026. The Journal reports that the entertainment giant’s board of directors is planning to meet next week, where they are expected to vote on who should take the top job.
Le salaire du PDG de Disney, Bob Iger, a augmenté de 11,5 % pour atteindre 45,8 millions de dollars en 2025
Le géant des médias a également réaffirmé qu'il nommerait son successeur début 2026. Le PDG de Disney, Bob Iger, a vu son salaire augmenter de 11,5 % à 45,8 millions de dollars en 2025, contre 41,1 millions de dollars en 2024, selon la dernière déclaration de procuration de la société.
Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Increased 11.5% to $45.8 Million in 2025
Disney CEO Bob Iger saw an 11.5% bump in his pay to $45.8 million in 2025, compared to $41.1 million in 2024, according to the company’s latest proxy statement.The 2025 package includes a $1 million base salary, $21 million in stock awards, $14 million in option awards, $7.25 million in non-equity incentive compensation and $2.59 million in “other” compensation, including $568,670 in personal air travel and $1.85 million in personal security.
Roger Allers, Director of ‘The Lion King’ and Shepherd of Its Stage Adaptation, Dies at 76
Roger Allers, a genuine legend in animation best known for directing 1994’s smash “The Lion King,” has died. He was 76.Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, paid tribute to Allers in the wake of his death, praising the filmmaker on Sunday as a “creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come.”He continued: “He understood the power of great storytelling — how unforgettable characters, emotion and music can come together to create something timeless.
'Star Wars' shuffle: Kathleen Kennedy steps down as head of Lucasfilm
17.01.2026 - 00:55 / canoe.com After leading the charge to revamp the Star Wars universe for a new generation, Kathleen Kennedy has announced she is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm.Kennedy, who co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and her eventual husband, Frank Marshall, in 1981, was handpicked by Star Wars creator George Lucas to oversee a new slate of movies and TV shows that were grounded in the sci-fi world he first created in 1977.As a producer, Kennedy, 72, helped...
Furor por Disney: el streaming y los parques temáticos disparan sus acciones y renovadas proyecciones
Por Agroempresario.com El conglomerado mediático Disney volvió al centro de la escena financiera con un informe de ganancias del segundo trimestre de 2025 que superó las expectativas del mercado. En medio de un contexto volátil, la compañía fundada por Walt Disney mostró señales claras de recuperación gracias a un notable aumento en suscriptores de Disney+, el éxito global de películas como Moana 2 y un sólido rendimiento en sus parques temáticos.
Feds Arrest Eight Venezuelan Nationals over Transnational Sex Ring
The Department of Justice announced this week that eight Venezuelan nationals were arrested in Tennessee and charged in connection with a transnational commercial sex ring. Prosecutors say the suspects operated a human trafficking operation out of Memphis, Tennessee, which brought women in and out of the U.S. for the purposes of prostitution, the DOJ said in a Wednesday press release.
US or China? Latin America under pressure to pick a side
Latin America has emerged as a key battleground in US President Donald Trump’s confrontation with China, and the region is coming under pressure from Washington to choose a side. The Trump administration’s approach to China’s growing Latin American footprint — seen as a national security and economic threat — has so far been more stick than carrot.
LPGA adopts new pace of play policy with faster time deadlines
The LPGA announced a new pace of play policy on Thursday with lower time thresholds for stroke penalties that will begin next month. The new policy will not begin until after the tour’s upcoming Asian swing, which includes events next week in Thailand, the following week in Singapore and March 6-9 in China. The first tournament with faster times for penalties will be the Ford Championship on March 27-30 at Chandler, Arizona.
Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell's life — his childhood polio battle - Breitbart
Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood polio battleBy BRUCE SCHREINERAssociated PressThe Associated Press President Donald Trump seemed to question a well-documented part of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s life — his childhood battle with polio — after the Kentucky Republican opposed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation Thursday as the nation’s top health official.
The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame
The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards’ Hall of FameThe Associated PressLOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year’s NAACP Image Awards.
Russia Seeks Red Sea Base in Sudan After Losing Influence in Syria
Russia’s only refueling port on the Mediterranean Sea was its base in the Syrian city of Tartus, which the Russians built in 1977, abandoned after the fall of the Soviet Union, and reactivated in 2015 when they intervened to prop up the Assad regime.
Acting U.S. Attorney Steps Down After Trump DOJ Drops Eric Adams Case
Sassoon’s resignation followed Emile Bove, the Justice Department’s associate deputy attorney general, directing the prosecutor to move to dismiss the bribery and wire fraud case against Adams. A Justice Department memo said that the move to dismiss the case did not involve the reported strength of the case against the New York City mayor.
U.S. a 'Ferocious Robber' Thriving on 'Massacre and Plunder'
“The U.S. natural character of existing through massacre and plunder and its hegemonic and aggressive ambition for world domination are clearly proved by the present days of Gaza, not by the past history,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), one of the only few legal news outlets in the county, proclaimed.
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori split: reports
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have split, reports said Thursday, capping two weeks of controversy for the rapper whose once-stellar career has descended into chaos. The pair have separately sought legal advice over a divorce, entertainment website TMZ said, while the Daily Mail reported the 30-year-old architect has agreed to a $5 million payout.
Crypto kingpin Alexander Vinnik handed over to Russia: US official
The United States has released Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik, as part of an exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel, a senior US official said Thursday.
Bristling at 'Gulf of Mexico' name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue Google
Bristling at ‘Gulf of Mexico’ name change on maps, Mexico says it might sue GoogleBy FABIOLA SÂNCHEZAssociated PressThe Associated PressMEXICO CITY MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday that her government would’t rule out filing a civil lawsuit against Google if it maintains its stance of calling the stretch of sea between northeastern Mexico and the southeastern United States the “Gulf of America.” The area, long named the Gulf of Mexico across the the world,...
Man to plead guilty to 2023 shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl, 2 people familiar with case tell AP
Man to plead guilty to 2023 shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl, 2 people familiar with case tell APBy KIA BREAUX and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTHAssociated PressThe Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 86-year-old Kansas City man will plead guilty Friday to the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the man’s doorbell by mistake, two people familiar with the case told The Associated Press.
With call to Russia, Trump upends US bulwark on Ukraine
Since Russia’s invasion three years ago, the United States and its allies have insisted that no decisions on Ukraine can take place without Ukraine. Donald Trump, in a single phone call to Vladimir Putin, shattered that. Trump also called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who acknowledged it was “not very pleasant” that Trump spoke first to the Russian leader and pleaded for US-Ukraine joint efforts before any negotiations.
Alex Marlow: Irony Fail-Obviously Depressed Podcaster Kara Swisher Calls Elon Musk Unhappy
On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Kara Swisher’s commentary on Elon Musk. Marlow said, “It’s funny that she’s commenting on who’s a sad person. She just looks completely depressed. She needs a little bit of Musk’s Special K.
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