In a unanimous vote, The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors have handed Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek a new three year contract. That’s a strong vote of confidence for the embattled leader of the Mouse House. Bob Chapek took over from Bob Iger, the… Read More »Disney Board Grants CEO Bob Chapek A Long Term Contract Extension
In a surprise turn of events, Dana Walden has been named Chairwoman of Disney General Entertainment Content at The Walt Disney Company (TWDC). She replaces Peter Rice, whose sudden departure comes as a surprise to many in the entertainment community. Rice and Walden both transitioned… Read More »Dana Walden Named Chairwoman of Disney General Entertainment Content at The Walt Disney Company
Disney Legend Thomas S. Murphy died Wednesday, May 25, at his home in Rye, New York. He was 96. Murphy served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Cities/ABC for 30 years, and oversaw its merger with The Walt Disney Company in 1995. Murphy… Read More »Disney Legend Tom Murphy Passes at 96
Yesterday, May 11, The Walt Disney Company released the details of its Second Quarter Financial Report for 2022, and overall CEO Bob Chapek and Senior Executive Vice President/CFO Christine McCarthy reported positive numbers. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) divides its businesses in two parts: media/entertainment… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Releases 2022 Quarter 2 Financials Report
After less than four months on the job, Geoff Morrell is out as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Walt Disney Company. He joined Disney in January from a post as the executive vice president of communications and advocacy at oil and gas company BP.… Read More »Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell Leaves The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has named Kristina Schake as Executive Vice President, Global Communications, reporting to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell. She will be responsible for the Company’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, while also serving as lead spokesperson. “I could not be more… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Names Kristina Schake as Executive Vice President, Global Communications
Another day, another memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek as he attempts to course correct the company’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, aka the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. In this latest statement, Chapek says, “Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting… Read More »Disney CEO Bob Chapek Issues New Statement on Disney’s Support For The LGBTQ+ Community
The Walt Disney Company has issued an updated statement in regards to invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. A week after Disney announced it was pausing all upcoming theatrical releases in Russia, starting with today’s release of Pixar’s “Turning Red,” the company now says that… Read More »The Walt Disney Company Updates Response to the Ongoing Crisis in Ukraine