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Disney CEO Bob Iger says there will be a "Star Wars" slowdown

Disney CEO Bob Iger admitted that the theatrical roll out of the "Star Wars" franchise may have been "a little too much, too fast.".....»»

Category: topSource: cnnSep 20th, 2018

Disney Names Bob Chapek Its New CEO, Replacing Bob Iger

Chapek is only the seventh CEO in Disney history (NEW YORK) —— Disney CEO Bob Iger, who steered the company through successful purchases of Star Wars, Marvel and Fox’s entertainment businesses, is stepping d.....»»

Category: topSource: timeFeb 25th, 2020

Disney Imagineer sheds more light on upcoming Star Wars theme park ride

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger wanted his team of Imagineers to go beyond anything they've done before with the next Star Wars theme park ride set to open at Orlando's Walt Disney World on Dec. 5 and at California's Disneyland on Jan. 17. The attr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 13th, 2019

Disney is adamant that audiences don"t want more standalone "Star Wars" movies, but experts disagree

Disney/Lucasfilm Disney CEO Bob Iger recently told Bloomberg that "there didn't seem like there was that much demand for another standalone 'Star Wars' movie" after "Solo" disappointed at the box office......»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 7th, 2019

Disney"s "Star Wars" TV series, "The Mandalorian," cost $100 million to make — but its Marvel shows cost even more

Disney On Tuesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the upcoming Disney Plus ser.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 22nd, 2019

Disney won"t push VR at its theme parks, CEO Robert Iger says

In the Star Wars land, rock spires tower in the lan.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesMay 14th, 2019

How Disney turns old stories into box office gold

Disney is pumping out hit after hit, from Star Wars to Pixar films. It may seem like a new business model, but actually CEO Bob Iger is borrowing tactics that Walt Disney himself began using almost a century ago......»»

Category: videoSource: cnnJun 15th, 2018

Disney"s upcoming Netflix competitor likely won"t have its full catalog at launch, notably lacking classic "Star Wars" movies

Disney/Lucasfilm Not all Disney content will be available on its upcoming streaming service when it launches late next year. CEO Bob Iger said in an earnings call on Tuesday that some movies are affected .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 8th, 2018

"The Bad Batch," the new "Star Wars" animated series, hits Disney Plus on May 4

"The Bad Batch" will premiere with an extended 70.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 3rd, 2021

The 5 most anticipated new TV shows premiering in May, including Netflix"s "Jupiter"s Legacy" and a new "Star Wars" series

Netflix's new superhero series "Jupiter's Legacy" debuts in May, as does Disney+'s new animated "Star Wars" series, "The Bad Batch......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 3rd, 2021

Disney has unveiled its newest cruise ship with interactive "Frozen" and "Avengers" restaurants and a Star War-themed bar - see inside the Wish

The Disney Wish cruise ship will feature a Star Wars-themed bar, Disney's first attraction at sea," and three adult.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 1st, 2021

Disney may have plans for a "real" retractable lightsaber. This animation shows how it would work.

A Disney Parks executive showed off the prototype for a realistic Star Wars lightsaber.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 13th, 2021

Every Star Wars movie and show you can stream on Disney Plus - from "A New Hope" to "The Mandalorian"

Disney Plus includes every major Star Wars movie, along with exclusive series like "The Mandalorian" a.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 8th, 2021

: Disney+ now costs $1 more a month

It'll now cost you $1 more a month to watch your favorite Marvel, Pixar and "Star Wars" stuff......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 27th, 2021

: Disney+ prices are rising Friday, but you can still lock in a deal

It's soon going to cost $1 more a month to watch your favorite Marvel, Pixar and "Star Wars" stuff......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 24th, 2021

Netflix"s push into franchise TV will be essential as Disney Plus prepares a barrage of Marvel and "Star Wars" shows

Netflix wants to build the type of franchises that Hollywood studios have, like Disney's "Star Wars" and Marvel Cinematic Universe. "WandaVision" Marvel Netflix recently introduced new teams to help it build bigger franchi.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 21st, 2021

It"s official: Disney"s long-standing exclusivity deal on "Star Wars" games just ended

After eight years of exclusivity, Disney is ending its .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 13th, 2021

"The Mandalorian" season 2 is now streaming on Disney Plus - here"s how to watch the exclusive "Star Wars" series

The smash hit "Star Wars" series returned for its second season on October 30, and all eight episodes are now available to stream on Disney Plus. .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 18th, 2020

Column: Disney and Warner Bros. say they believe in moviegoing. Yeah, right.

Disney's streaming lineup is, in a word, nervous. With so much reliance on “Star Wars” and Marvel offshoots, and on previously exploited Disney characters, where does this leave the next generation of consumers formerly know.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneDec 13th, 2020

Disney taps Taika Waititi to direct, co-write new "Star Wars" feature film

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMay 4th, 2020

"The Rise of Skywalker" has arrived on Disney Plus to celebrate Star Wars Day — here"s how to watch

"The Rise of Skywalker" has arrived on Disney Plus to celebrate Star Wars Day — here"s how to watch.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 4th, 2020