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12.09.2022 / 08:25

Walt Disney CEO sketches out early plan for digital future

Walt Disney Co DIS.N on Sunday sketched the contours of a plan for how the entertainment, theme parks and consumer products conglomerate will use technology to enhance storytelling for the next 100 years.

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Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads

The Florida House has passed the bill to repeal the Reedy Creek Improvement Act, which gave Disney special status over 50 years ago, allowing it to act as its own government on company property. The move comes amid Gov. Ron DeSantis' very public battle with the Walt Disney Company over support for the so-called "Don't Say Gay" Bill, which DeSantis signed into law last month.Walt Disney Co.

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Disney CEO says attendance caps at theme parks being raised after CDC mask announcement

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney’s top executive says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to ease up mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated people is “very big news for us.”

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Disney CEO says attendance caps at parks being raised

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney's top executive says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's decision to ease up mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated people is “very big news for us.”

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Disney Q2 revenue drops on continued weakness in theme parks

NEW YORK – Disney second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its parks and theme parks. But net income beat expectations and CEO Bob Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen across the company’s business as the pandemic begins to wane.

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Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10,000 furloughed workers to be recalled

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.The specific reopening date for Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park was expected to be announced at a later date, but Chapek said he does not anticipate being ready to open by the April 1 date California officials set in the state's COVID-19 reopening guidelines."Here in California, we're encouraged by the positive trends we're seeing and we're hopeful they'll continue to improve and we'll be able to reopen our parks to guests with limited capacity by late April -- we look forward to publicizing an opening

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Black Widow to have a theatre release despite pandemic; Disney’s new CEO shares details on MCU film

After many marvel films were delayed due to the pandemic, fans were left upset, but on the bright side, there is finally an update on a very popular MCU film! One of the most anticipated movies is the Marvel’s Black Widow, and according to Bob Chapek, the new CEO of Disney, the movie will still be released in theatres, despite many other films moving to streaming platforms. In a statement to Deadline, the new CEO said: “We’ll be watching to see the reopening of theatres and consumer sentiment in terms of going back to theatre,” While the film is currently slated to release on May 7, there is still a chance it could be delayed further, or even become the first blockbuster movie of the year if it releases in May! In the much-awaited series,

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Disney theme parks will likely require masks through 2021

ORLANDO, FLa. – As the country works to gain control of the coronavirus, some safety measures will stick around even after vaccines are administered.

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Alan Bergman Succeeds Alan Horn as Disney Studios Chairman, Horn to Focus on Creative

Laying the course for the future, Alan Bergman is succeeding Alan Horn as Walt Disney Studios chairman, while Horn will focus solely on his role as chief creative officer, the company announced Monday. The move isn't a surprise.

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Disney World plans to increase capacity to 35%

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Disney CEO Bob Chapek told investors they are seeing high demand and strong attendance at the parks in Orlando.[TRENDING: Eta floods Florida | Romaine calm: Florida man arrested after lettuce tirade | DeSantis accused of wanting herd immunity]Chapek said they are now allowing the parks to have up to 35 percent of total capacity each day, which is up from 25 percent.[RELATED: Disney posts 4Q loss as parks business, costs drag results]Additionally, Thursday was the release of Disney’s fourth quarter and full fiscal year earnings.The numbers are down year over year, Chapek did highlight some bright spots.Disney’s quarter four revenues were over 14.7 billion, that’s down 23 percent from last year.The report shows Disney’s

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05.08.2020 / 17:41

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Disney Charts Streaming Future as Coronavirus Roils Legacy Businesses

As Disney's legacy businesses continued to be hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, CEO Bob Chapek laid out a path forward for the company. On a call with investors, the executive said that Disney would release live-action remake Mulan on Disney+ for an additional fee and would push more aggressively into streaming with a new global general interest service.

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What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen?We’ll take a guess at the figures -- but first, a little background:Shanghai Disneyland was the first park to begin a phased reopening on May 11.Typical capacity in the Shanghai park is 80,000 visitors a day, but the government cut that to about 30%, or 24,000 a day, said CEO Bob Chapek.During a roundtable discussion, Disney executive George Kalogridis said the company was considering reopening its U.S.

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25.06.2020 / 19:25

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New Hulu Chief Kelly Campbell on Her "Roller-Coaster" Start

Not long after Randy Freer stepped down as CEO of Hulu, Kelly Campbell got a call from Disney direct-to-consumer and international chairman Kevin Mayer. He wanted the Hulu CMO to vie for the job as the streamer's president.

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16.05.2020 / 18:53

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Shanghai Disneyland's Early Reception May Be Good Sign for California's Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland Park reopened Monday and the entire week sold out almost immediately, according to Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek.

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Disney CEO says masks likely part of US parks’ reopening plan

ORLANDO, Fla. – Social distancing and masks seem to be part of Disney’s reopening formula.

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11.05.2020 / 22:37

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek "Encouraged" by Shanghai Park Ticket Sales So Far

Bob Chapek on Monday gave his first solo television interview since being named CEO of The Walt Disney Co. in February.

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Disney and Marvel movies not expected to start filming anytime soon

"No projections," said Disney's CEO Bob Chapek, when asked about tentpoles projects resuming production.

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06.05.2020 / 19:43

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How Disney's Bob Chapek Managed on His First Earnings Call as CEO

All eyes and ears were on the Walt Disney Co. after Tuesday's stock market close as Wall Street dissected the Hollywood conglomerate's quarterly earnings and management commentary on the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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How Disney World holidays may look as first park prepares to reopen

Disney World is one of many theme parks across the world that has taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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With Shanghai Plan, Disney Offers Blueprint for Domestic Park Reopening

The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday announced Shanghai Disneyland Park will reopen May 11.

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How Disney trips could look after lockdown – from virtual queues to no hugs with Mickey

Disney theme parks have put reopening plans in motion.

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Disney+ subscribers reach 54m

Disney’s streaming service has reached more than 54m subscribers around the world, the company has said.

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Coronavirus: Disney shares plans to reopen parks with new safety measures

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney Co. officials have yet to reveal when its U.S. theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, will reopen due to the coronavirus pandemic but during an earnings call Tuesday company executives provided a glimpse of the measures theme park staff and guests will be required to take when the parks do reopen.

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Shanghai Disney To Re-Open Next Week in China

Disney is eyeing May 11 to re-open the first theme park to shut down, Shanghai Disney.

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Disney reports $1.4 billion loss amid pandemic woes

NEW YORK – Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings have ground to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic.

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20.04.2020 / 19:41

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Disney Stock Drops After Two Analyst Downgrades

Shares of the Walt Disney Co., led by CEO Bob Chapek and executive chairman Bob Iger, dropped in early Monday trading after downgrades from Credit Suisse and UBS. The stock was down 3.4 percent to $103.01 as of 9:40 a.m.

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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Company's Board of Directors

A month and a half after being named Bob Iger's successor, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has been elected to the firm's board of directors, the conglomerate said Wednesday. Chapek will not be joining any board committees for now.

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Disney Chairman Bob Iger To Forgo His Entire Salary Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Executive chairman Robert Iger will forgo his entire salary amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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Bob Iger to Give Up Salary, Other Disney Execs Taking Pay Cuts Amid Health Crisis

Bob Iger will be forgoing his entire salary amid this worldwide health crisis.

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