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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. - 8 hours ago -
Disney TRON Catalyst Reveal Trailer
The Arq Grid stands on the brink of collapse. Wield your Identity Disc, pilot your Light Cycle, and harness the power of the Glitch loop. TRON: Catalyst from Bithell Games combines electrifying ...Tech - GameSpot - October 14 -
Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief
US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession sagaBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
WATCH: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes baby tiger
Baby Basko is a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Disney will name Bob Iger’s replacement in early 2026
Disney has tapped James Gorman to replace Mark Parker as the company’s next chairman, effective in January, as the media giant lays the groundwork to name a successor for CEO Bob Iger in early ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Disney to Name Bob Iger's Successor in Early 2026
The company also said Mark Parker resigned as the chairman and named James Gorman as his replacement, effective Jan. 2.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Disney announces when it will replace CEO Bob Iger
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Deadpool And Wolverine Starts Streaming On Disney Plus In November
Marvel Studios has revealed that Deadpool and Wolverine will come to Disney+ on November 12. That date is roughly three and a half months after the superhero sequel premiered in theaters. The ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
Business takes centre stage
Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investmentWorld - Financial Times - October 13 -
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in RussiaWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Disney World's Iconic Big Thunder Mountain Ride Will Close For An Entire Year
Disney World's popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride will temporarily close this coming January, and the attraction won't open again until 2026. The extended closure for the Magic Kingdom ride ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Disney offers pricey, skip-the-line pass to a limited few
New premium service will be sold to small number of patrons daily at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Disney rolls out line-skipping park passes costing up to $449
Disney parks are adding a top-tier, line-skipping upgrade with a whole new world of pricing: as much as $449 per person on top of park admission, Walt Disney Co.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
How to see the lost art of rebel Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump in L.A.
"The Lost Exhibition" is a chance to explore the artist's lesser-known early work, before he worked on Disney attractions like the Haunted Mansion, It's a Small World and the Enchanted Tiki Room.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
Jilly Cooper on Adapting Her Naughty Romance, ‘Rivals,’ for Disney+
Jilly Cooper, 87, has written raunchy novels for decades. Adapting her 1988 book “Rivals” for the streaming age meant tweaking some details.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets ‘Early 2026’ for C.E.O. Change
In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House
Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 12 -
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17 -
Boeing Explores Sale of Space Business
New CEO seeks buyers for Starliner and other NASA projects in quest to rescue manufacturer.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Meet the New Home Kitchen Business
Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Universal's Epic Universe Reportedly Opening Sooner Than Planned, Could Put Pressure On Disney
Orlando, Florida has been ground zero for theme park wars for decades, and after years of Disney's dominance, Universal could finally have the upper hand. Universal's newest theme park, Epic ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Disney World's New Line-Skipping Service Charges Up To $450 Per Day
It seems like it's been a long time since Disney allowed users to utilize a free FastPass to skip the lines. Now, Lightning Lane Multi-Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass are the primary options ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Disney to debut new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but some guests may have sticker shock
The Walt Disney Co. is set to pilot a new pass for guests to get on rides faster at its domestic theme parks, but the cost might be a bit out of reach for some peopleEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Would you pay Disney $449 extra for front-of-line access? Why VIP upgrades are becoming the new norm.
Companies want to extract every dollar they can from customers, say experts. But many consumers welcome the opportunity to feel like big shots.Business - MarketWatch - October 19