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Hollywood's Power Play: The Quest for an Oscar

June 17, 2025

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 t

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Bob Iger's Disney Journey: Remembering David Lynch and 'Twin Peaks'

January 17, 2025

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

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Can the UFC and ESPN Find Common Ground in the Ring?

September 15, 2024

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 benefi

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Disney's Succession Planning: Gorman Takes the Helm

August 27, 2024

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 S