Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company: “I’m a Big Risk Taker”

Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro on His Vision for Company: “I’m a Big Risk Taker”

As Josh D’Amaro prepares to step into the Disney CEO shoes, succeeding Bob Iger, he’s now opening up about his vision for the media and entertainment empire’s future. Earlier Tuesday, the Walt Disney Co. revealed D’Amaro’s promotion, while also announcing that Dana Walden has been elevated to president and chief creative officer. The pair transitions to their…

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#Disney Strikes Pact With Activist Investor ValueAct, Securing Its Support for Slate of Board Members

#Disney Strikes Pact With Activist Investor ValueAct, Securing Its Support for Slate of Board Members

The Walt Disney Co. and activist investor ValueAct Capital Management have entered into a “confidentiality agreement that enables the company to provide information to the investment firm and consult with ValueAct on strategic matters, including through meetings with the Disney board and management,” the Hollywood giant said on Wednesday. As part of the announcement of…

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#‘The Marvels’ Star Iman Vellani Isn’t Concerned With Box Office Discussion: “That’s for Bob Iger”

#‘The Marvels’ Star Iman Vellani Isn’t Concerned With Box Office Discussion: “That’s for Bob Iger”

Iman Vellani would rather celebrate positive feedback to her film The Marvels, as opposed to focusing on its performance at the box office. The actress spoke to Yahoo Entertainment about the recent release in an interview published online Thursday. During the conversation, Vellani referenced Disney CEO Bob Iger when asked about the financial return for…

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