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Walt Disney Company Announces New ‘The Lion King’ Themed Conservation Campaign

The Walt Disney Company has announced a new global conservation campaign in celebration of the July 19th theatrical release of The Lion King. The “Protect the Pride” campaign will be supporting the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund and their efforts to protect and revitalize the lion population, with the goal of doubling the lion Walt Disney Company Announces New ‘The Lion King’ Themed Conservation Campaign

Disney May Pull Production in Georgia if Abortion Law Passes According to Bob Iger

The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger stated that the company may cease production of its films and TV shows in Georgia if the anti-abortion law that the state’s governor signed earlier this month goes into effect. If the law is implemented, it would take effect on January 1, 2020. During an interview Disney May Pull Production in Georgia if Abortion Law Passes According to Bob Iger

More Layoffs Hitting The Walt Disney Studios and Fox Following Acquisition

Several sources, including Variety, are reporting that cuts in film staff were made today at both The Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox following the March acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets by Disney. Disney has not commented on the layoffs or said which departments are being affected, but insiders speculate that the distribution More Layoffs Hitting The Walt Disney Studios and Fox Following Acquisition

Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately

UPDATE: From the 6th Annual MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit, Bob Iger stated that the backend of Hulu will eventually be the BAMTech platform which is used for ESPN+ and Disney+. Iger also mentioned that although Hulu doesn’t have the brand strength of Disney+, they will leverage the content brands of the company such as Comcast Agrees to Sell Its Stake in Hulu to Disney Within 5 Years; Relinquishes Control Immediately

Walt Disney Co. 2nd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Small Gain in Revenue Over Last Year

This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending March 31, 2019), showing revenue up 3% and income down 10%. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement, We’re very pleased with our Q2 results and thrilled with the record-breaking success of Avengers: Endgame, which Walt Disney Co. 2nd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Small Gain in Revenue Over Last Year

Disney Updates Film Release Schedule, Including Delays for Fox’s Avatar 2, More Star Wars

Now that the acquisition of Fox is complete, The Walt Disney Studios has updated their film release schedule for the next few years adding Fox releases, including the Avatar sequels, which have been bumped to December 2021, 2023, 2025, and 2027. In addition, several untitled Star Wars and Marvel films are on the distant schedule. Disney Updates Film Release Schedule, Including Delays for Fox’s Avatar 2, More Star Wars

Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO for The Walt Disney Company, announced today that both Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will be expanding their roles in the company’s Studio Entertainment division. Bergman, currently the president of Walt Disney Studios, will become Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division, where he will serve alongside Horn. Both will report Alan Bergman and Alan Horn Add New Roles at The Walt Disney Company

Granddaughter of Roy O. Disney Continues to Speak Out Against Disney Executive Pay and Bonuses

Following an appearance late last week where she called They Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger’s pay “insane” and a series of follow-up tweets this weekend that criticized executive and bonuses, Abigail E. Disney, granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, continued her attack with an opinion piece in the Washington Post where she called on the Granddaughter of Roy O. Disney Continues to Speak Out Against Disney Executive Pay and Bonuses