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Addiction Issues Cause Resignation of ESPN President John Skipper, Internal Replacement Possible
President of ESPN John Skipper announced his resignation to employees today through an email in which he cited addiction issues. Skipper’s statement explained, “I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem. … I … Addiction Issues Cause Resignation of ESPN President John Skipper, Internal Replacement Possible
Disney’s ESPN to Cut 150 Jobs According to Memo From President John Skipper
ESPN laid off 100 employees earlier this year and they are getting ready for another round of layoffs; this time, it will affect approximately 150 employees. John Skipper, ESPN’s President, sent the following memo out employees on Wednesday advising them of the upcoming layoff which would mostly affect behind-the-scenes roles at the Disney-owned company. “Today … Disney’s ESPN to Cut 150 Jobs According to Memo From President John Skipper
Disney Extends ESPN President John Skipper’s Contract Through 2021
According to a news article on The Big Lead, John Skipper, ESPN’s President, has signed a contract extension with Disney to continue his role as President of ESPN through 2021. Skipper has held the position since 2012. He began his career with the company twenty years ago when he started at ESPN the Magazine as … Disney Extends ESPN President John Skipper’s Contract Through 2021
BREAKING: 21st Century Fox in Talks to Sell Studio and Other Assets to Disney
UPDATE: 11/7/17; 9:00 a.m. According to Bloomberg, Disney and Fox are no longer in talks and when asked for comment, both companies declined. * * * * * * * * 21st Century Fox’s stocks just spiked today after CNBC reported that talks have been held recently regarding them selling a majority of the media … BREAKING: 21st Century Fox in Talks to Sell Studio and Other Assets to Disney
The 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Will Have Special Perks for DVC Members
This year’s NFL Pro Bowl is returning to Orlando and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on January 28, 2018. Disney Vacation Club members now have special access and offers for the highly anticipated game, as well as the preceding Pro Bowl Week. DVC members can buy discounted tickets to the game with the promo … The 2018 NFL Pro Bowl Will Have Special Perks for DVC Members
Agreement Reached, Altice Customers Won’t Suffer a Disney/ESPN Blackout
Thanks to a last minute agreement between Disney and Altice, millions of pay TV customers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut will not lose their ability to watch ABC, ESPN, and other channels under the Disney programming umbrella. A tentative deal was reached on Sunday that will allow Disney and the nation’s fourth-largest … Agreement Reached, Altice Customers Won’t Suffer a Disney/ESPN Blackout
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex May Host eSports in the Future
With the advent of professional gaming, the world of sports appears to be getting wider; Disney expects to capitalize on this fact. The ESPN Wide World of Sports is considering hosting eSports events at their sprawling complex. “We are trying to keep up with what sports are breaking and how we can be involved in … ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex May Host eSports in the Future
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Working on New Turnstile Area
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has recently begun some new construction for their turnstile area; the work will be completed in two phases. The first phase involves pouring new concrete sidewalks, as well as installing permanent fencing near the secondary box office. The work will take place predominantly at night, and will continue … ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Working on New Turnstile Area
Bob Iger Tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People
The Hollywood Reporter just released their Top 100 Most Powerful People in Entertainment and topping the list, for the second year in a row is Disney’s Chairman/CEO Bob Iger. The second annual ranking is compiled and, according to THR, from ” … one overarching criterion: the power of “yes.” THR 100 essentially is a greenlight list: who … Bob Iger Tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful People
2018 Pro Bowl Returns to Walt Disney World
The Pro Bowl will return to Orlando after the success of last year. The NFL announced on May 25 that the Pro Bowl will return to Camping World Stadium on January 28, 2018. ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes will broadcast the game. The Pro Bowl week will host fun new experiences, and other festivities will … 2018 Pro Bowl Returns to Walt Disney World
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