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Disney, Bob Iger and Great Movies

Bob Iger Equally Open To Original Or Rebooted IP, Disney’s “Priority Is To Put Out Great Movies”
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the studio's priority is to put our great movies that resonate with consumers be it original IP or reboots of existing franchises.
Disney's Bob Iger Says There's No Priority Between Sequels vs. Originals
Disney's Bob Iger said the company has no real priority of sequels and reboots over original properties, but acknowledged the popularity of older IP remains "significant" on the company's earnings call on Wednesday.
Disney CEO On More Sequels vs. New IP: “Our Priority Is to Put Out Great Movies”
We continue to be focused on creating new IP. Obviously, that's of great value to us long term, but we also know that the popularity of our older IP remains significant," Bob Iger said on the earnings call.
Bob Iger reflects on Walt Disney's vision as Disneyland turns 70
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is marking park’s 70th anniversary by reflecting on the original vision of Disneyland's founder, Walt Disney.
Disney Boss Bob Iger Says ‘Creating New IP' Is of ‘Great Value' but There's No ‘Priority' Among Sequels, Remakes and Originals: Just ‘Great Movies'
Bob Iger said during Disney’s earnings call that the studio does not have a priority when it comes to movie sequels, remakes and original content, despite the upcoming slate being overwhelmingly dominated by franchise fare like “Freakier Friday,
Bob Iger Insists Disney’s Focus Is on Original Movies—but Is It?
The CEO is also well aware sequels, reboots, and animation-to-live-action titles remain popular with audiences, so don't expect those to go away anytime soon.

Disney CEO Flips the Script on the 'Fantastic Four' Reboot With Bold Claim

For longtime comic book fans, or anyone who was buying movie tickets back in 2005, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a ...

Midjourney Says Disney Cannot Prevent AI Training and Wants to ‘Have It Both Ways’

Midjourney responded to a lawsuit from Disney and Universal, arguing that the studios cannot stop AI training and cannot ...
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Disney CEO Says The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is an Original Property, Reacts to Box Office

First Steps and how the company considers it an original property. What did Disney CEO Bob Iger say about sequels and new IP?

Disney Earnings Call Live Blog: Bob Iger Talks ESPN/NFL Deal, Disney Parks, And More

Bob Iger opens the meeting. Iger touts Disney's "position of strength." Mentions the August 21 launch of standalone ESPN ...

Disney Is Talking With Other Sports Players About Bundles As ESPN Nears Streaming Launch, Bob Iger Says

With ESPN’s long-anticipated streaming launch now just days away, Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company is exploring potential ...
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Disney’s Iger-Led Turnaround Gains Traction

Detailed price information for Walt Disney Company (DIS-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Hulu As A Standalone App Might Just Disappear As Disney Plots Unified Streaming Future — Bob Iger Says Combined Platform Will Boost Profitability

Disney is planning to merge Hulu into Disney+ to streamline its streaming services, improve user experience, and boost ...

Despite 3 previous adaptations, Disney boss Bob Iger considers Fantastic Four: First Steps an "original property" because "we're introducing those characters to people …

Disney boss Bob Iger has talked about Fantastic Four – and he believes the new Marvel movie is basically an original film. Of ...