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Barbara Walters dies at 93; news anchor broke the boy’s club of network television

Barbara Walters, the first woman to break up the all-male club of network television anchors and one of the last remaining megastars in broadcast news who deftly coaxed world leaders and celebrities alike into revealing their secrets and deepest fears, has died, according to ABC News, her longtime employer.

Los Angeles Times

The ad-supported Disney+ tier is here. Here's what to know

Baby Yoda, Willow and She-Hulk are officially in the advertising business.

Los Angeles Times

Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era

For more than a decade, Kareem Daniel faithfully followed the Walt Disney Co. script for success.

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Key Florida lawmaker says DeSantis won’t back down on Disney. But signs point to truce

MIAMI — The sponsor of the bill to repeal Walt Disney World’s special taxing district denied reports that legislators are planning to “reverse course” and suggested that while a compromise is possible, it could still dramatically dismember the special privileges the company has held for 55 years.

Miami Herald

Disney could regain political power of the land surrounding its Florida theme parks

Move comes seven-plus months after legislature voted to dissolve special tax district.

Fortune

A tale of two Bobs: Iger returns to fix the Mickey Mouse flubs that damaged Disney’s iconic brand

Expiring copyrights, declining revenue, and political tensions. Bob Iger is coming back to save his baby–but he faces a litany of challenges.

Fortune

The Avatar Sequel Is a Make-or-Break Moment for Disney’s $71 Billion Fox Deal

Returning boss Bob Iger oversaw the 2019 purchase. A December premiere will help indicate whether he overpaid.

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Bob Iger quotes Hamilton as he paves the way for job cuts and Disney+ price hikes

“We have to start chasing profitability,” the returning Disney CEO said.

Fortune

Iger says he won't sell Disney to Apple in his first town hall after CEO shake-up

Walt Disney Co.'s returning Chief Executive Bob Iger threw cold water on the idea of selling the company to Apple — or acquiring other major companies — during his highly anticipated Monday town hall for employees, according to attendees who were not authorized to comment.

Los Angeles Times

Disney Pays Fired CEO $44 Million To Disappear

Bob Iger might be going back to Disneyland now that he's retaking the CEO job. But former CEO Bob Chapek is going to the bank.

Investors Business Daily

‘There is a lot to do’: Bob Iger outlines vision for Disney as he returns as CEO

Priorities will be creativity and profitability, a shift from a costly streaming services growth strategy pursued by predecessor

The Guardian - US

Market Rally Advances; Bob Iger Back At Disney, Retail Earnings Mixed: Weekly Review

The market rallied in a holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 nearing a key level. Bob Iger is Disney CEO once again.

Investors Business Daily

Bob Iger was on a $10m consultancy deal with Disney before his return

Before his return to Disney, Bob Iger reportedly had a $10 million deal to advise his successor Bob Chapek, despite the two executives barely speaking.

Fortune

Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement

Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.

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Disney finally gets break in China with theater release for 'Avatar 2'

Walt Disney Co.’s "Avatar" sequel has been given a release date in China, according to people familiar with the matter, a boon in a key market for the entertainment giant as it looks to move beyond this week’s management upheaval.

Inverse

What Bob Iger’s return to Disney means for the future of Marvel and Star Wars on streaming

Bob Chapek is out, and Bob Iger is back as Disney CEO, but what does that mean for Marvel, Star Wars, and the future of Disney+?

Fortune

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy is at the center of Bob Iger's comeback plan

CFOs are increasingly involved in leading transformational initiatives, experts say.

The Independent UK

Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change

Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track

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My personal insight into fireworks back at the Magic Kingdom: The return of Disney’s triumphant General Iger

After 40 years of researching leadership and discussions with Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, Yale's Jeff Sonnenfeld shares his thoughts on Disney's transition.

Los Angeles Times

Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around?

Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch.

Los Angeles Times

Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.

The Independent UK

Bob Iger’s back in charge at Disney – here are 5 things he needs to change

Should the returning CEO implement these ideas, maybe the studio can get rapidly back on track

Fortune

How a Disney senior staff rebellion put the final nail in Bob Chapek’s CEO coffin

Trouble had been brewing for months as CFO Christine McCarthy and other senior figures campaigned with the Disney board to force Chapek out.

Axios

Disney's lessons on how not to do a CEO succession plan

Former CEO Bob Chapek was "in office but not in power."

Los Angeles Times

What happens when CEOs return? History has some lessons for Bob Iger and Disney

There's something to be said about a known quantity, particularly when it comes to chief executives.

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