The world of Hollywood can be as mysterious as the Force in Star Wars. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of maneuvering and influence that goes on. Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Lucasfilm, has been quietly working to secure an Honorary Oscar for Disney's CEO, Bob Iger. She has been reaching out to key figures within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences....
Before he became the CEO of Disney, Bob Iger was the President of ABC Entertainment from 1989 to 1992. When he joined the network, he inherited some projects that were already in the works, including the pilot for David Lynch and Mark Frost’s 'Twin Peaks'. Iger played a key role in getting the show picked up, turning it into a massive hit for ABC. 'Twin Peaks' was a...
Mark Shapiro, the president-COO of TKO and former ESPN executive, is optimistic about the chances of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) renewing its deal with ESPN and Disney. He believes that the two companies have a deep understanding of synergy, marketing, and technology, which would benefit the UFC. Shapiro also praised Disney CEO Bob Iger, who he described...
In a move to secure its future leadership, Disney has appointed Morgan Stanley Executive Chairman James Gorman to lead its succession planning committee. Gorman, who joined Disney's board earlier this year, brings a wealth of experience in succession planning, having overseen the process at Morgan Stanley. He currently serves as the company's executive chairman after...