Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Robert Iger as Disney CEO
The executive shuffle also includes Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, being named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company; both moves effective March 18.
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Tributes Pour in for ‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers
Friends and family share their remembrances of the writer/director, who passed away on January 17.
‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes at 76
The longtime Disney writer and director, nominated for an Oscar for his 2006 animated short, ‘The Little Matchgirl,’ passed away at his home in Santa Monica following a short illness.
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Disney to Invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games, Build Entertainment Universe with Fortnite
The two companies' collaboration will further expand the reach of Disney’s huge IP catalog, stories, and experiences in the new venture, with the Mouse House acquiring an equity stake in the game company.
George Lucas Intended for Leia to Be the Chosen One
Before Lucasfilm was sold to Disney in 2012, Lucas planned his sequel trilogy to revolve around Jedi Leia and Sith villain Darth Maul.
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New Book Chronicles Inspiring Life and Tragic Death of Chris Buck’s Son Ryder
‘Leave Your Light On,’ by Shelley Buck, artist and wife of the Oscar-winning Frozen and Frozen 2 director, shares the story of her son’s valiant battle against an unrelenting illness, the rich life he lived, and the love he shared with his family and friends.
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Dept. of Surprise: New ‘Star Wars’ Feature in Development
Director J.D. Dillard and Matt Owens are slated to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ feature with Lucasfilm.
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Abigail Disney Takes Further Aim at Disney Compensation in Washington Post Op-Ed
Walt’s activist grandniece expounds on her stand against the ‘naked indecency’ of studio CEO Robert Iger’s compensation.
Disney Heir Condemns Bob Iger’s ‘Insane’ Salary
Noted philanthropist and activist, Walt’s grandniece criticizes the Disney CEO’s compensation during talk at Fast Company Impact Council.
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Disney Closes Acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney’s historic $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox creates an unprecedented collection of content and talent for the Mouse House.
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Disney Names New TV Executives and Network Organizational Structure
Amidst cost-cutting and layoff speculation, studio appoints four key Fox executives for top roles once merger is complete.
21st Century Fox and Disney Shareholders Approve Historic Merger
Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock bid is approved by stockholders of both companies along with agreement to spin-off the new ‘Fox.’
