
Bob Iger Honored as Disney Legend at D23 Ceremony
Bob Iger was celebrated as a Disney Legend at the D23 ceremony, receiving tributes from Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and new Disney Parks CEO Josh D’Amaro.
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Bob Iger was celebrated as a Disney Legend at the D23 ceremony, receiving tributes from Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr., Ellen Pompeo, and new Disney Parks CEO Josh D’Amaro.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro stated that the triumph of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' bodes well for the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film, despite some interpretations of the Spider-Man story focusing on themes of rage.

The exclusive guest list for the Sun Valley 2026 conference, Allen & Co.'s annual retreat for media and tech moguls, has been revealed, including figures like David Ellison, Bari Weiss, and Jeff Bezos.
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro delivered his first Disney Upfronts pitch, emphasizing the unique 'feeling' of experiencing Disney as a differentiator in the entertainment landscape.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, has outlined a strategic vision for Disney that analysts believe makes DIS stock a compelling buy. His plans are expected to drive future growth for the entertainment giant.

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced plans to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Disney customers and fans worldwide, transforming it into an immersive and interactive digital hub for the company.

Nastasya Morauw, formerly VP, Communications & Awards at Searchlight Pictures, has been named VP Communications at Walt Disney Studios. This move is part of Disney's ongoing shuffling of its communications team under new CEO Josh D’Amaro.

OpenAI has acquired the influential tech talk show and podcast TBPN, integrating it into its strategy to foster constructive conversation about AI and AGI. The blockbuster deal is expected to popularize a new mainstream media format and inspire a wave of similar digital talk shows covering tech, advertising, and politics, with new reports confirming the exclusive details of the acquisition.

A new Disney CEO is a momentous thing. What makes Wednesday’s handoff from Bob Iger to Josh D’Amaro especially notable is the calm: Disney succession hasn’t been this drama-free in more than 30…
Josh D’Amaro, the new CEO of Disney, has expressed his ambition to make Disney's 'flywheel spin faster,' indicating a focus on accelerating growth and innovation for the entertainment conglomerate.
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro addressed theme park pricing strategies, highlighting a wide range of options available to visitors, including new $50 tickets for children.

The curtain has officially come down on Bob Iger’s second run as CEO of Disney — marking the end of a years-long succession drama at the company.
As the exec starts on the job, he emphasized "great storytelling," an embrace of technology, and operating as "one Disney" in the note.

As Josh D’Amaro steps into the CEO role at Disney next week, he will have a new executive leading communications: 25-year company veteran Paul Roeder.

Disney chief financial officer Hugh Johnston praised the company’s board smooth and thorough work that culminated in what he considers a great result.

Kristina Schake will end her four-year run as Disney’s chief communications officer next month as Bob Iger wraps his tenure as CEO. Schake’s departure from the role of the Mouse House’s top communications strategist is not a surprise given the C-suite transformation under way at Disney. Earlier this month, Josh D’Amaro, a veteran of Disney’s […]
Josh D'Amaro's vision for a Disney+ super app is beginning to take shape, aiming for an all-in-one streaming strategy, though it comes with clear risks for the company.

Disney's revenue-rich Consumer Products division is undergoing a corporate shift, moving under the studio umbrella ahead of the company's Q3 earnings report.

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro and Sony boss Hiroki Totoki are among the new members appointed to the Paley Center Board of Trustees. Brian Grazer has also been added to the L.A. Board of Governors, strengthening the center's leadership.

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro addressed advertisers at the company’s upfront presentation, emphasizing Disney's century-long legacy of building trust and fostering a sense of belonging among its customers.

Several companies, including ATN International, EVERTEC, Montrose Environmental, Phibro Animal, UGI, and TKO, have released their latest quarterly financial results. While some companies reported earnings that beat analyst expectations, others missed revenue or EPS forecasts.

Donald Trump met with King Charles III during a visit, where discussions included protocol and Trump's decision to lift tariffs on UK whisky. This marked one of Trump's first ventures outside the White House following a previous incident.
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.
Josh D’Amaro, the new CEO of Disney, is reportedly experiencing a challenging first week as he confronts multiple crises across the entertainment giant’s extensive empire.

Wall Street analyst Rich Greenfield has a tall order for Josh D’Amaro. In a note yesterday, he urged Disney’s new CEO to exit linear television, take more creative risks and pursue a transformative…
New CEO Josh D’Amaro is focused on accelerating Disney's operational momentum, aiming to make the company's 'flywheel spin faster,' as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Josh D’Amaro thanked his predecessor, outlined key objectives and gave shoutouts to all parts of the company in his very first remarks to shareholders as chief executive of the Walt Disney Company.

As Josh D’Amaro prepares to take the helm at Disney later today, he put some of his emotions and plans into a memo to staff today obtained by Deadline, saying he is “humbled and honored to help write…

The years-in-the-works changing of the guard atop the C-suite at Disney is happening this week: The CEO mantle is being passed from Bob Iger to Josh D’Amaro, a 28-year veteran of the company most…

Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences. Mazloum succeeds Josh D’Amaro, who will take over the top job at Disney from current CEO Bob Iger.

In today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and expe

Disney is reportedly exploring the launch of its own free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels as CEO Josh D'Amaro emphasizes doubling down on the streaming business. This move comes as the company has already sold out Super Bowl ad spots, indicating a potential shift in its streaming strategy.

The Motion Picture Academy has invited 529 new members, including actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor, to join and become Oscar voters.

Josh D’Amaro has been appointed as the successor to Bob Iger as CEO of the Walt Disney Co., with the 55-year-old executive known for being a 'big risk-taker'.

The Trump administration undertook various actions, including rejecting a UN migration declaration, canceling a public lands conservation rule, and imposing new sanctions on Iran. These moves reflect a broad push to reshape policies across environmental, immigration, and foreign affairs.

Disney's new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, stated during an earnings call that Disney+ will be the 'centerpiece' of the company's 'immersive, interactive' digital future, aiming to make it the primary platform for Disney customers.

Walt Disney Company is eliminating approximately 1,000 positions, primarily within its marketing and brand groups, as part of a broader restructuring plan. CEO Josh D’Amaro stated these layoffs are intended to streamline operations.
Disney is reportedly preparing to lay off up to 1,000 employees, primarily impacting its marketing department, as part of a broader strategy to address challenges with streaming profits and box office performance under new CEO Josh D’Amaro.
Disney has reportedly axed a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, and external crises from OpenAI and Epic Games are clouding priorities for Disney's Chairman of Experiences, Josh D'Amaro. He is expected to assess recent job cuts at Epic Games, navigating a "trial by fire" in his role.
Josh D’Amaro, Disney's new CEO, has taken the helm with an expressed intention to accelerate the company's growth and operational efficiency, stepping up for what is anticipated to be a challenging but transformative period.

Josh D’Amaro, who took over today as CEO of Disney, addressed the hot-button topic of theme park pricing during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Asked by an unidentified shareholder how Disney’s Experiences division (which D’Amaro ran before his promotion) balances revenue growth with “maintaining positive guest satisfaction,” D’Amaro offered a fairly lengthy take. “That is […]

On his last day as Disney CEO, Bob Iger reflected on his 52-year run at the company and said he’ll be “cheering on” successor Josh D’Amaro, President Dana Walden and other colleagues.

Josh D’Amaro, who is getting the keys to the Magic Kingdom as he assumes the role of Disney’s ninth CEO on Wednesday, spelled out the priorities for the company under his leadership — which do not…

Bob Iger has been hailed as among the greatest CEOs of his generation. As he prepares to (finally) exit as Disney’s CEO and officially hands over the reins to former parks chief Josh D’Amaro on March…
Disneyland president Thomas Mazloum will succeed D'Amaro as chairman, with Jill Estorino replacing Mazloum at Disneyland, and Lisa Baldzicki and Tasia Filippatos also getting new roles in the division.

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro is tasked with navigating challenges such as AI, revitalizing 'Star Wars' and Marvel franchises, and preserving the magic of Disneyland.