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Disney looks to Franchise Phineas and Ferb

Posted on June 22, 2010 by John Frost

Get ready to see a lot more of Phineas, Ferb, and their Platypus friend Perry. Disney thinks it has found a franchise it can hang the next few years of revenue on. And as we know, Bob Iger is focused … Continue reading →

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NY Times profiles Disney CEO Bob Iger

Posted on April 11, 2010 by John Frost

Brooks Barnes has been keeping an eye on the Walt Disney Company for the New York Times for many years. Her profile of Disney CEO Bob Iger is a must read for fans of the company. The new take on … Continue reading →

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Roy E Disney, twice savior of his uncles company, dies

Posted on December 16, 2009 by John Frost

Roy Edward Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, has died at the age of 79. Known recently as the architect of two share holder revolts that saved the Walt Disney Company (one from a takeover and one from the ruin of … Continue reading →

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Is The Princess and the Frog Disney’s next Franchise?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by John Frost

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger takes the 1980s idea of synergy that was perfected by the early Eisner and Wells administration to the next level with his concept of the Franchise. I’m not talking Kevin Garnett for you NBA … Continue reading →

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Does Mickey really need a makeover?

Posted on November 9, 2009 by John Frost

An article in the Boston Globe states that Mickey Mouse has gotten a little stale, boring even. The mischievous sorcerer’s apprentice of “Fantasia’’ has become an empty vessel, devoid of any of the sharp edges that might define his character. … Continue reading →

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