Disney Changes Course

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

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 ...

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 - 3 days ago

NASCAR Crash Course: Alex Bowman's disqualification becomes Joey Logano's saving grace

Logano was reinstated into the Round of 8 by virtue of Bowman's DQ

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

South Korea on course for 2026 World Cup while rivals North Korea struggle

A 1-0 defeat by Kyrgyzstan rocked North Korea while South Korea are on course for their 11th successive qualification. In June 2009, South Korea had qualified for the World Cup by the time Iran ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Of course teenagers want to be pop idols like Liam Payne. Given the perils, should we let them? | Martha Gill

The singer is the latest casualty of an industry that thrusts fame on children too young to cope. Sex, drinking, smoking, gambling, joining the army, being put to work – we now take it as obvious ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

IMF warns of ‘round-tripping’ fears

Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warns

Business - Financial Times - October 22

NASCAR Crash Course: Lady Luck deals Joey Logano a miracle Las Vegas hand

After initially being eliminated from the playoffs, Logano became the first driver to clinch a spot in the Championship 4

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Harris says 'of course' her team is prepared if Trump declares victory before votes are counted

In an interview with NBC News’ Hallie Jackson on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris said she's preparing for the possibility that former President Donald Trump declares victory before the votes ...

Stanley Tucci talks to us about his new film 'Conclave' and, of course, Italian food

The character actor emerged from the pandemic more popular than ever: a negroni-mixing food mentor. With "Conclave," Tucci is here to remind us of his chops.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

NASCAR Crash Course: Tyler Reddick's heroics launch Michael Jordan's legal battle into championship spotlight

Jordan's 23XI Racing is suing NASCAR for alleged anti-competitive practices

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

This popular ‘Trump trade’ may have run its course — at least for now, strategist says

One key ally of former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines recently when he suggested that $2 trillion in federal spending could be cut during a second Trump Administration. That could mean ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Jalen Hurts couldn't fire back at Barack Obama's trash talk on golf course, due to provision of contract

Hurts isn't allowed to golf in his contract

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling

Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.

Pro-EU leader on course to win tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

NYC Marathon bans running influencer after crew on e-bikes recorded him on course

A running influencer from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York City running events after he ran part of the course with people on e-bikes ...

NASCAR Crash Course: Could Martinsville mayhem permanently alter Cup Series playoff format?

The end of Sunday's playoff race at Martinsville was marred with controversy

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Tommy Fleetwood ties course record to grab first-round lead at 2024 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

After starting his season with a win in Dubai, Fleetwood eyes another DP World Tour title in the Middle East

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case

President-elect Donald Trump is facing four federal charges in the case arising from the 2020 presidential election.

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

America’s foreign policy has changed — and must remain changed

Global economic power has for too long been concentrated in the hands of large corporations and state-run enterprises

World - Financial Times - October 29

Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change

Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

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