Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Pay Increased to $65.6 Million in 2018
Disney CEO Bob Iger earned $65.6 million in 2018. This was an 80% increase from 2017 when Iger made $36.3 million. Some analysts credit Iger’s pay increase to the intense […]
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With Disney-Fox Deal Closing Soon, Film Use of Marvel Characters Likely Within 6 Months
While there are still some international approvals pending, the acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by the Walt Disney Company could close in early 2019, possibly by the end of […]
Disney/Verizon Dispute Could Lead to Blackout for Customers
UPDATE 12/30/18: The Walt Disney Company and Verizon have reached a new broad-based distribution agreement. The contract’s end date was rapidly approaching as was the looming threat that could have […]
The Walt Disney Company Donates $500K to Help California Wildfire Victims
The Walt Disney Company has made a donation of $500,000 to support the relief and recovery efforts in response to the wildfires that are continuing to be an intense threat […]
The Walt Disney Co. 4th Quarter Earnings Report Shows Record Revenue
This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 4th fiscal quarter of 2018, delivering what CFO Christine McCarthy called “a strong finish” to 2018. The report […]
Honoring Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary – ‘Mickey: The True Original Exhibition’ Opens in New York City
After losing the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, one would think that Walt Disney would be very unlucky. However, on the train ride back to Los Angeles, Walt would […]
Disney Files Petition to Keep Autism Lawsuits from Going to Trial
According to the Orlando Sentinel, The Walt Disney Company filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeal’s 11th Circuit in Atlanta, asking for a rehearing of a court’s decision […]
The Walt Disney Company Donated a Million Dollars for Hurricane Michael Relief
A $1 million donation to the Florida Disaster Fund has been made by The Walt Disney Company to help “Florida’s Gulf Coast region and other areas impacted by Hurricane Michael.” […]
Layoffs Loom as Disney/Fox Transition Approaches
While Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox won’t be completely finalized till sometime in the first half of 2019 due to regulatory processes, the deal will be transactionally official by […]
Disney/Fox Will Sell Sky Stake to Comcast
According to Variety, 21st Century Fox will sell their remaining 39% stake of Sky to Comcast. 21st Century Fox is in the process of being acquired by The Walt Disney […]
