The Walt Disney Company has had to contend with several first amendment rights cases in recent years. While some have been thrust upon them from outside sources, Disney has argued its own right to free speech in a high-profile cast against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Recently, the governor has pushed to end this lawsuit, calling on Disney to move on ...

In the early 2000s, Disney CEO Bob Iger went on a spending spree. A few billion for Marvel, a few more for LucasFilms, and throw in Pixar while we’re at it. Disney was on a roll; why not buy as much of the entertainment industry as possible? Make the Walt Disney Company too big to fail. But where was all ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s bold statement on the future of ESPN has caused a lot of speculation. In order to transition ESPN into a direct-to-consumer platform and move away from traditional television broadcasting, the Walt Disney Company is now considering potential partnerships. With the aim of delivering captivating sports content directly to viewers, Disney is seeking partners who can provide ...

Disney CEO Bob Iger isn’t wasting any time after confirming that he will stay in his role until the end of 2026. With the Walt Disney Company in a period of uncertain decline, the iconic leader has already made some major shakeups within its business dealings. Amid massive company-wide layoffs, Iger is next considering axing entire subsidiaries he no longer ...

Earlier this year, when Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the Walt Disney Company would be laying off thousands of employees, it was a bit of an abstract. After all, what do 7,000 employees look like? But now that the layoffs are complete, we are starting to see the real human consequences of all these terminations. Related: Disney/ESPN Exec. Let ...

The Disney layoffs have been absolutely brutal. When Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the layoffs in February of 2023, the community was shocked at the magnitude that Mr. Iger made clear was necessary as part of the cost-cutting efforts of the Walt Disney Company. The Mouse House committed to its shareholders that it would work to cut $5.5 billion in ...

Suzy Kolber, a renowned sports journalist, and broadcaster, has been laid off by ESPN after an incredible 27-year tenure with the company. This unfortunate development is part of a series of wider job cuts undertaken by Disney throughout the year. Kolber, who enjoyed a remarkable 38-year career in the industry, was most recently recognized as the host of Monday Night ...

Morale must be incredibly low at the Walt Disney Company’s media divisions. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced this month that Disney+ lost more than four million subscribers, and ad revenue at Disney’s network, including ABC and ESPN, dropped 35 percent so far this year as more consumers cut the cable cord. Disney’s media division has suffered through two rounds of ...

Disney’s in the business of making dreams come true, and they’re granting the wishes of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ streamers everywhere by the end of the year. Disney+ is home to monumental Disney hits like The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Encanto—but those aren’t the only entertainment sources streamers are interested in. While some subscribers have opted for a Disney bundle ...

Is trouble brewing in Disney’s empire? One ESPN employee absolutely slammed Disney World as “brainless entertainment,” panning the Disney vacation spot. The Disney Parks are undoubtedly places of magic and wonder—the Walt Disney World Resort is called “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and the Disneyland Resort is called “The Happiest Place on Earth” for a real reason. Guests from ...