Disney’s Earnings Report Paints a Rosy Picture for the Future

Disney to elevate CEO-search leader James Gorman to chairman

Walt Disney said Monday that Chairman Mark Parker will leave the company after two years in the role, and will be succeeded by board member and CEO succession planner James Gorman.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Disney says it will pick Bob Iger's successor in early 2026

Walt Disney Co. said James Gorman will become chairman of its board next year, replacing Mark Parker, who is stepping down after nine years.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Disney says it will name CEO Bob Iger’s second successor in 2026

The House of Mouse taps former Morgan Stanley CEO as its new board chair, who will lead search for Iger’s replacement. Walt Disney said it would announce another replacement for CEO Bob Iger in ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Disney makes the right pick to lead board as it searches for next CEO

Former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman has experience in succession planning.

Business - CNBC - October 21

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Disney Drops Blade From 2025 Release Calendar, Adds Predator Movie

For months, it's been obvious that there was no way that Marvel Studios' Blade movie was going to make its 2025 release. Now, it's official: Disney has dropped Blade from its November 7, 2025 ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Disney Taps Gorman as Next Chairman, Plans to Name New CEO in 2026

The Morgan Stanley exec leads the entertainment giant’s succession planning committee. Disney is screening internal and external candidates in preparation for Bob Iger’s departure.

Business - Inc. - October 22

The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)

Agatha All Along, The Simpsons, and Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 22

The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)

Inside Out 2, Venom, and Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Nautilus review – you can see why Disney gave up on this series

Prime Video's resurrection of Jules Verne’s prequel for Captain Nemo is deeply half-baked. The acting’s so bad that the best supporting performance is given by a dog. A good idea for a TV show is a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

WATCH: Walt Disney World animals celebrate Halloween with pumpkins

Animal keepers carved pumpkins for animals across Walt Disney World to enjoy as part of their nutrition program.

Disney to Pay More Than $500 Million to Air the Grammys

The music industry’s marquee awards show will leave CBS after 2026, ending a decadeslong run.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info

Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.

New Disney Business Unit to Explore AI, Augmented Reality

The Office of Technology Enablement will look at ways to implement emerging technology across Disney’s business segments.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Eye on America: AI medical breakthroughs, and a Disney Imagineer receives a major honor

In Massachusetts, we learn how artificial intelligence is making medicine more accurate and improving patients' lives. And in California, we meet an acclaimed Disney Imagineer and lifelong inventor ...

Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings

Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy.

Tech - Wired - November 2

Disney Actress Secretly Voiced This Metal Gear Solid Character

It's been a long-held fan theory that the voice actress behind Eva in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was performed by the same woman who provided the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

WATCH: Disney cruise ship saves 4 on sinking vessel

The Disney “Treasure” launched one of its lifeboats to help rescue four passengers after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help on Sunday morning that a 50-foot catamaran was sinking.

Video shows Disney cruise ship rescuing sailors lost at sea

Four people aboard a stranded catamaran adrift in the Atlantic Ocean were rescued by the Disney cruise ship Treasure in an operation coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Disney Cruise Line ship rescues 4 from boat taking on water

The Disney Treasure, a brand new Disney Crusie Line ship that hadn't even embarked on its maiden voyage yet, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water near Bermuda Sunday, ...

Disney’s stock surges as streaming profits grow and film releases shine

“Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” were big winners for Disney in the latest quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago

Disney doesn't plan to change its TV networks portfolio anytime soon

Disney doesn't foresee parting with its TV networks, more than a year after CEO Bob Iger went public with the consideration.

Business - CNBC - 13 hours ago

Here's why investors are so excited about Disney's quarterly results

After several quarters of underperformance and investor frustration, CEO Robert Iger's turnaround plans appear to be working.

Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago

Video: Watch painted elephants march and drones light up the sky at the ancient Hindu festival of Dussehra

World - Yahoo News - October 16

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