Bob Chapek’s Disney Contract Extended for 3 Years
Chapek, just the seventh CEO in Disney’s 100-year history, has weathered several storms to get here.
Chapek, just the seventh CEO in Disney’s 100-year history, has weathered several storms to get here.
Disney didn’t love all that Rice-replacing-Chapek chatter, but what the company really likes is Walden’s show selection and relationships with top TV talent.
Kimmel appeared at the New York City advertisers event via Zoom, having contracted Covid yet again.
Morrell joined the Walt Disney Company three months ago.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay” law into effect March 28.
The “Cheaper by the Dozen” star is stepmother to Dwayne Wade’s trans daughter Zaya Wade.
Led by a group of Walt Disney Company LGBTQIA+ workers and allies, a series of protests is set through next week.
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” took aim at Disney CEO Bob Chapek over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
“It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights,” Chapek said.
Disney’s LGBTQIA+ Business Employee Resource Groups previously recommended February 28 that Disney CEO Chapek and the company publicly condemn anti-LGBTQIA+ policies.
The Disney CEO will meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis to signal opposition to the Florida bill but did not outline concrete steps toward pulling funding for homophobic politicians.
“To quote one of your own properties, ‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ You have failed that test in Florida.”