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Disney CEO Bob Iger Hints at Tiered Pricing for Streaming Services
During the 1st quarter earnings call earlier this month, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger talked about a $4.99 for ESPN Plus, the new streaming sports service that’s set to debut soon. Now, Iger is suggesting that the ESPN service, as well as the still unnamed Disney entertainment service, may adopt a tiered pricing structure. … Disney CEO Bob Iger Hints at Tiered Pricing for Streaming Services
Disney to Donate $1 Million to Youth STEM Program in Celebration of ‘Black Panther’ Success
The Walt Disney Company is donating $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in celebration of the record-breaking success of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. This donation will assist in expanding Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s youth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs which support the high-tech skills that played … Disney to Donate $1 Million to Youth STEM Program in Celebration of ‘Black Panther’ Success
Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’
Last fall, one-hit-wonder Toni Basil filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Kohl’s, Forever 21 and others for unauthorized use of her 1982 single, “Mickey.” Forever 21, for example, used Basil’s song in a video promoting a line of Disney clothing. The lawsuit claimed that Basil was “not consulted, did not give … Judge Dismisses Toni Basil’s Lawsuit Over Use of Her Song ‘Mickey’
Disney Suing Redbox For Selling Digital Codes
Disney has just filed a lawsuit has against Redbox, who launched a service in October that offers customers “digital codes” to purchase Disney movies. The Redbox kiosks print the code with information on how to download the movies from “Disney’s services or affiliated sites.” Redbox buys Disney DVDs and Blu-rays on the open market, which … Disney Suing Redbox For Selling Digital Codes
AIG Now Suing Walt Disney Company to Avoid Paying $25 Million Claim in ‘Pink Slime’ Case
As a follow-up to a story we told you about last week concerning the $177 million settlement Disney paid out this past summer to Beef Products, Inc., we’ve just learned that AIG, one of Disney’s insurance companies, filed their own lawsuit yesterday in rebuttal to the lawsuit filed against them by Disney. The two companies (Disney and AIG) have … AIG Now Suing Walt Disney Company to Avoid Paying $25 Million Claim in ‘Pink Slime’ Case
Walt Disney Company to Donate $500,000 for Mexican Earthquake Relief
The Walt Disney Company is set to donate $500,000 to aid in relief efforts in Central Mexico after the recent earthquakes. The donations will be made to to the Mexican Red Cross, Save the Children and UNICEF to help in response and recovery. Claudio Chiaromonte, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of The Walt Disney … Walt Disney Company to Donate $500,000 for Mexican Earthquake Relief
Painting A Complete Picture: “Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation”
In the early part of the twentieth century, women had a limited choice of occupations. If they were not working as dressmakers, teachers, domestic service workers or nurses, they were housewives and mothers. However, in Hollywood, California, another option was available – working in animation. “As artists, women could find professional roles within Ink & … Painting A Complete Picture: “Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation”
Former Disney CEO Eisner Has Thoughts on Succession for Current CEO Iger
According to Bloomberg, Michael Eisner, who was the former CEO of the Walt Disney Company from 1984 until 2005, recently made comments on the company’s leadership succession and what type of candidate might be a good replacement for the current CEO Bob Iger. A succession plan is in the works, as current CEO Bob Iger … Former Disney CEO Eisner Has Thoughts on Succession for Current CEO Iger
David A. Bossert’s New Book Tells Just How Lucky Oswald Really Is
OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBITThe Search For The Lost Disney CartoonsBy David A. Bossert176 pp. Disney Editions. Hardback,$40.00.On Sale: August 27, 2017 If you were to ask most Disney fans about the history of Oswald, they would tell you he was created by Walt Disney, lost to Winkler Productions and as a result of that – … David A. Bossert’s New Book Tells Just How Lucky Oswald Really Is
General Motors Co. Chairman & CEO, Mary T. Barra Elected to Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has elected Mary T. Barra, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Co., as a director to become effective immediately. Ms. Barra’s addition to the board brings Disney’s total board membership to 12. “Beyond being an incredibly respected leader of a major US company, Mary is recognized … General Motors Co. Chairman & CEO, Mary T. Barra Elected to Walt Disney Company Board of Directors
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