Disney CEO Iger promises 2026 exit, says ABC not for sale
Walt Disney's board is undertaking a "robust" search for a successor, Chief Executive Bob Iger said.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Disney CEO says company will 'quiet the noise' in culture wars - Analyst
Disney is struggling to make its streaming business profitable, improve the quality of its films, position its flagship sports brand, ESPN.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Hollywood actors to strike at midnight, join writers on picket lines
Studios now face their first dual work stoppage in 63 years, forcing them to halt many productions across the United States and abroad.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?
Here are some facts about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis life and political career.
Thu May 25 2023
Walt Disney Co begins 7,000 layoffs
The entertainment industry has undergone a retrenchment since its early euphoric embrace of video streaming.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major revamp by CEO Iger
The layoffs represent an estimated 3.6 pct of Disney's global workforce.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Disney's Iger says hackers claim to have stolen upcoming movie
Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger has revealed that hackers claimed to have access to an unnamed upcoming movie and have demanded a ransom, the Hollywood Reporter said on Monday.
Tue May 16 2017
Disney chief executive Bob Iger gets a third contract extension
The one-year extension is the third time Disney has extended Iger's contract since 2013, when it moved an expected retirement in 2015 to 2016, and then later pushed it to 2018.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Possible Disney merger with Twitter poses risks for Iger legacy
An acquisition of Twitter by Disney is possible from a financial standpoint.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Disney brings its brand to Shanghai with new theme park
The launch of the US$5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort represents one of the biggest ever foreign investments in China.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Disney works its magic on new Shanghai theme park
The project broke ground in April 2011, with Disney chairman and chief executive Bob Iger telling reporters it would be a "significant milestone" in the company's history.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Disney eyes Star Wars theme parks
R2-D2 will be rolling into Mickey Mouse's neighborhood as the amusement park giant opens parks with a "Star Wars" theme.
Sun Aug 16 2015
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024