On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[HauntedPirate]

The Bob Iger story?

“You’ve got an IP in me”?

I thought his second fluff-filled book was a How-To, to be titled, “How To Buy Companies to Create A Mega Media Conglomerate (And Kill Creativity and Imagination At The Same Time)”.

I’m surprised his first book was expanded so far beyond the first draft, which was two 3x5 index cards (front AND back).

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I thought his second fluff-filled book was a How-To, to be titled, “How To Buy Companies to Create A Mega Media Conglomerate (And Kill Creativity and Imagination At The Same Time)”.

I’m surprised his first book was expanded so far beyond the first draft, which was two 3x5 index cards (front AND back).

The first book was not very insightful...other than tacitly confirming what happened with Lucas

 

[HauntedPirate]

The first book was not very insightful...other than tacitly confirming what happened with Lucas

You expected it to be insightful? “Buy stuff” “Contain Costs” “Big shareholders good” “Theme parks dumb”

Yeah, he basically kicked George to the curb once the ink dried on the sales agreement. “Bob have good Star Wars ideas. Bob no need George.” (I kid, I kid... Bob doesn’t sound like a Neanderthal at all)

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You expected it to be insightful? “Buy stuff” “Contain Costs” “Big shareholders good” “Theme parks dumb”

Yeah, he basically kicked George to the curb once the ink dried on the sales agreement. “Bob have good Star Wars ideas. Bob no need George.” (I kid, I kid... Bob doesn’t sound like a Neanderthal at all)

I didn’t expect insightful...and Bob didn’t disappoint.

As far as the Neanderthal goes...they could have probably understood the ethos just as well

 

[Brer Panther]

You expected it to be insightful? “Buy stuff” “Contain Costs” “Big shareholders good” “Theme parks dumb”

Yeah, he basically kicked George to the curb once the ink dried on the sales agreement. “Bob have good Star Wars ideas. Bob no need George.” (I kid, I kid... Bob doesn’t sound like a Neanderthal at all)

Don't forget "non IP-based rides bad".

 

[mary2013]

I'm still scratching my head on why they tough it was a good idea to lay off more people while restoring executive bonuses.. aaah priorities!

Did they restore bonuses? Disney's year ended September. I remember reading they restored the executive salary cuts. I don't remember reading they paid executive bonuses. But then, I don't read everything, so maybe they did.

 

[brianstl]

It's nice to be on a discussion board on which no one here ever is motivated by money or power like the evil Iger is.

Post pics of your halos!!

I think the problem with Iger at the end of his time has not been wanting more money or power. A big part of the problem over these last years creatively have been decisions that were made that cost Iger/Disney money so Iger could be better positioned politically. Once Iger got the money it became about being loved and remembered. He thinks politics is his ticket to those goals.

I am sure many in Disney's studio divisions will be very happy when Iger is finally out of the creative process. There already are enough problems trying to balance financial goals with artistic goals. Having a former weatherman who now thinks he is a creative genius being guided by his future political ambitions in charge of Disney creatively right now has to be a nightmare.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Having a former weatherman who now thinks he is a creative genius being guided by his future political ambitions in charge of Disney creatively right now has to be a nightmare.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Having a former weatherman who now thinks he is a creative genius

Oh man if that doesn’t sum him up perfectly I don’t know what does!

 

[Lilofan]

Disney Nixes Bonuses for Top Executives as It Details 2020 Compensation

Disney disclosed the compensation for top executives for the latest fiscal year.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Iger and Chapek earned less in 2020.

 

[doctornick]

Still waiting for Iger to see his legacy become a "disgrace"....

 

[brianstl]

Still waiting for Iger to see his legacy become a "disgrace"....

His legacy will take a decent hit when Disney’s PR machine isn’t managing it anymore and their goal shifts to building up Chapek, just like Eisner’s did when he was replaced. Then a decade later there will be a reassessment where people will start saying it would be nice to have Iger back, just like what happened with Eisner.

 

[techgeek]

Still waiting for Iger to see his legacy become a "disgrace"....

Iger’s legacy was supposed to translate into immediate political success. Covid obviously put a speed bump on that plan, but despite knocking on a lot of doors lately he’s still not seeing any open right up.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

His legacy will take a decent hit when Disney’s PR machine isn’t managing it anymore and their goal shifts to building up Chapek, just like Eisner’s did when he was replaced. Then a decade later there will be a reassessment where people will start saying it would be nice to have Iger back, just like what happened with Eisner.

Why would they want Iger back? So they can have another remake? Or watch Disney pay billions for another Studios content while taking money away from Disney’s own creatives?

 

[Brer Oswald]

His legacy will take a decent hit when Disney’s PR machine isn’t managing it anymore and their goal shifts to building up Chapek, just like Eisner’s did when he was replaced. Then a decade later there will be a reassessment where people will start saying it would be nice to have Iger back, just like what happened with Eisner.

Agree with the first point. I’m not so sure about the last. Unless the films start to tank again, I don’t see people wanting him back. Iger was great for the acquisitions. He’s given Disney all of the tools they’ll need for awhile.

His strategy on how to use these tools will wear thin if Disney keeps using it. I don’t think people will want that back.

 

[brianstl]

Why would they want Iger back? So they can have another remake? Or watch Disney pay billions for another Studios content while taking money away from Disney’s own creatives?

I won’t want him back but many at that point will start forget what they didn’t like about Iger as nostalgia starts to set in.

 

[Brer Panther]

Did we have the bad attendance? I'm guessing yes, mainly because nobody wants to travel during a pandemic, but I'm not one hundred percent sure...

 

[the.dreamfinder]

His legacy will take a decent hit when Disney’s PR machine isn’t managing it anymore and their goal shifts to building up Chapek, just like Eisner’s did when he was replaced. Then a decade later there will be a reassessment where people will start saying it would be nice to have Iger back, just like what happened with Eisner.

Unless he screws up big time, this lady will ensure Teflon Bob stays that way.

 

[doctornick]

Agree with the first point. I’m not so sure about the last. Unless the films start to tank again, I don’t see people wanting him back. Iger was great for the acquisitions. He’s given Disney all of the tools they’ll need for awhile.

His strategy on how to use these tools will wear thin if Disney keeps using it. I don’t think people will want that back.

I know this is a parks centric board, but I would suggest that "people" in general love the tentpole movies the company is putting out. And Disney+ has been a smashing success. It's tough to argue that his "strategy" when it comes to media is anything but well received.

Again, granted, the parks are a different matter.

 

[doctornick]

Iger’s legacy was supposed to translate into immediate political success. Covid obviously put a speed bump on that plan, but despite knocking on a lot of doors lately he’s still not seeing any open right up.

Maybe, but I don't see what that has to do with him retiring "in disgrace".

I harbor no love for the man, so I don't care what happens to him. I'm actually legitimately curious to see the hinted stuff from the OP come to pass. But I see no evidence of them happening and it's been many months now; it sounds like something was imminent at the time of the original post.

Also:

The situation is dire. Unsustainable. WDW parks will be dropping to five day weeks soon. They will likely not be alone in this practice.