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Film / By Anne Thompson

Disney Furloughs Some Employees as Pandemic Takes Its Financial Toll

Hollywood is watching as agencies cut employee paychecks and other studios weigh their own furlough plans.

Apr 2, 2020 7:09 pm /

Television / By Tyler Hersko

Bob Iger arrives at the 90th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif90th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon - Arrivals, Beverly Hills, USA - 05 Feb 2018

Senior Disney Executives to Take Pay Cuts Due to Coronavirus

Many high-ranking Disney executives will take pay cuts to help the company weather the financial challenges of the ongoing outbreak.

Mar 30, 2020 4:53 pm /

Film / By Zack Sharf

Disney Boss Shuts Down Shareholder Claiming LGBTQ Content Is Hurting the Company

Bob Chapek attended his first Disney shareholders meeting today as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Mar 11, 2020 12:45 pm /

Film / By Tyler Hersko

Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek poses with Minnie Mouse during a ceremony at the Hong Kong Disneyland, as they celebrate the Hong Kong Disneyland's 10th anniversary. The Walt Disney Co. has named Bob Chapek CEO, replacing Bob Iger, effective immediately, the company announcedDisney-New-CEO, Hong Kong - 11 Sep 2015

Disney Hosts Town Hall on CEO Transition, but Details Are Still Thin

Wall Street hasn’t taken kindly to Disney’s surprise CEO shake-up and it’s still unclear how the transition will play out.

Feb 26, 2020 10:15 pm /

Film / By Chris Lindahl

Bob Chapek’s Appointment as Disney CEO Shows How Crucial Streaming — and Toys — Are to Disney Dominance

From the Baby Yoda toy to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it’s all about creating direct relationships with consumers to tie them deeply to the Disney empire.

Feb 25, 2020 7:28 pm /

Film / By Zack Sharf

Bob Iger'Avengers: Endgame' Film Premiere, Arrivals, LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, USA - 22 Apr 2019

Bob Iger Stepping Down as Walt Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Named as Replacement

Chapek, the head of the Disney Parks division, has been a company veteran for 27 years.

Feb 25, 2020 4:23 pm /

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Disney Furloughs Some Employees as Pandemic Takes Its Financial Toll

Senior Disney Executives to Take Pay Cuts Due to Coronavirus

Disney Boss Shuts Down Shareholder Claiming LGBTQ Content Is Hurting the Company

Disney Hosts Town Hall on CEO Transition, but Details Are Still Thin

Bob Chapek’s Appointment as Disney CEO Shows How Crucial Streaming — and Toys — Are to Disney Dominance

Bob Iger Stepping Down as Walt Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Named as Replacement

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