Michael Eisner’s two year notice is about twice as long as the usual notice given from CEOs. I noted that this might be problem and writers at the LATimes seem to think so too. This long period of transition will allow for candidates to rise and fall and for various factions inside the company to… Read More »Two Years Too Long?
The ABC weatherman said the storm would hit WDW with full force at 8:16 pm. 8:10 pm: The storm hit us with full force. The ABC guy was only off by 6 minutes! Yet another fascinating tale of living through the wrath of Hurricane Charley. This time from one of AllEarsNet.com’s WDW experts. [After Charley]… Read More »Fascinating tale of Charley
The economics of sports on Television can be very confusing. This LA Times article attempts to clear up some of the confusion surrounding Disney’s ABC Network and their struggle to be profitable with Monday Night Football. The 34-year-old sports classic is ABC’s most popular and longest-running prime-time program — a tradition that began in 1970… Read More »The ABCs of Football for Disney
Speaking of Micro-Charities, I hope you all are watching the best feel good TV show of the year — Disney’s Extreme Home Makever. The selection process ensures that the money and donations is going to a family that is truely in need. And the result is always a tearful happy joyful ending and a new… Read More »Speaking of Micro Charities
Say it ain’t so! USA Today speculates that Eisner might cut and run from the MNF contract between ABC and the NFL. The negotiations between the Mouse and the Gridiron could begin anytime, although Disney would prefer to wait until this season is over. ESPN’s NFL broadcasts are profitable, so possibly look for a move… Read More »The end of Monday Night Football?
Rumors continue to float regarding Pixar’s choice for a distribution partner for its films after ‘Cars’ when its current contract runs out with Disney. Variety’s latest story indicates that Pixar is in a much better position than many had previously thought. With the ability to self finance their next films in development, Pixar begins to… Read More »Pixar Partner?
The Teen Choice Awards have proclaimed Lindsay Lohan to be hot stuff. The recently turned 18 year old garnered 4 awards, the most of anyone nominated. In other Lohan News (is there anything else worth talking about?). It looks like freaky flashback time as she is rumored to be engaged ( sorry boys!) to Wilmer… Read More »The Lindsay Lohan Blog
The folks in Disney World management have laced up their Ursula costume and foisted a contract upon the unionized employees to sign. It was rejected by a large margin. An opening salvo in what looks to be a long dragged out negotiation between managment and the union.