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
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
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
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024