News The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026

[HMF]

What’s Eisner doing now a days?

Isn't he like over eighty now? Last I heard from him he was actually criticizing the company for cancelling Kimmel which I highly commend him for.

 

[HMF]

But what if the recession doesn’t hit by then?

It’s been a number of years I know…but are you suggesting there was anything “planned” about that?

On the last episode…
1. Iger abruptly “retires” after the bell closes on a random Thursday/friday…
2. World shuts down like a week later
3. Iger refuses to move out of the office.
4 18 months later…after a slew of unpopular but “revenue convenient” polices…chappo replaces by Iger as board head eliminates herself the next day.

It’s a really low grade espionage flick.

Timing was awfully suspicious to say the least.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Timing was awfully suspicious to say the least.

Semantics…

I prefer “obvious” over “suspicious”

 

[HMF]

Semantics…

I prefer “obvious” over “suspicious”

Well, we are living in an age where businessmen and politicians can engage in borderline criminal behavior without facing any consequences, so I guess it's par the course.

 

[WaltsTreasureChest]

Isn't he like over eighty now? Last I heard from him he was actually criticizing the company for cancelling Kimmel which I highly commend him for.

Ah yes, I do remember him being quite outspoken at the time. He’s remembered for many things. The real question is whether a new CEO would be willing to put on the Mickey ears with a smile

 

[lazyboy97o]

Ah yes, I do remember him being quite outspoken at the time. He’s remembered for many things. The real question is whether a new CEO would be willing to put on the Mickey ears with a smile View attachment 903938

It should be a job requirement. That Iger considers it beneath him alone should be disqualifying for the job.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It should be a job requirement. That Iger considers it beneath him alone should be disqualifying for the job.

…a tad late to disqualify the guy who repeatedly runs into the iceberg…isn’t it?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Me in 2004;
“Eisner needed to go…but they gotta find someone fresh and better to take over”

Me in 2026:
“…recognize”

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

for cancelling Kimmel which I highly commend him for.

Why do people keep bringing this up? Kimmel's going to be cancelled anyway. If anything, the whole kerfuffle extended his life-support show for a year longer than it was going to last. Iger is too personally invested in it now, so it will be the call of the next CEO, but it will happen.

 

[HMF]

Ah yes, I do remember him being quite outspoken at the time. He’s remembered for many things. The real question is whether a new CEO would be willing to put on the Mickey ears with a smile View attachment 903938

If he was trained by Iger it is not likely. Eisner at his worst still acted excited about his job in a way I have never seen Iger doing.

 

[HMF]

Why do people keep bringing this up? Kimmel's going to be cancelled anyway. If anything, the whole kerfuffle extended his life-support show for a year longer than it was going to last. Iger is too personally invested in it now, so it will be the call of the next CEO, but it will happen.

You really think Disney is going to ignore public demand? cancelling him again would be suicidal PR-wise after this.

 

[GimpYancIent]

You really think Disney is going to ignore public demand? cancelling him again would be suicidal PR-wise after this.

What public demand? Just no contract renewal after this extension. Have some time to bring in someone actually entertaining and funny that will actually raise the ratings.

 

[HMF]

What public demand? Just no contract renewal after this extension. Have some time to bring in someone actually entertaining and funny that will actually raise the ratings.

You really think that anyone has the right to tell companies what to cancel or who to fire? This isn't just about Kimmel. This is constitutional law 101.

 

[GimpYancIent]

You really think that anyone has the right to tell companies what to cancel or who to fire? This isn't just about Kimmel.

The ratings do. Advertisers do. Corporate executives looking at the bottom line do. There are three late night show hosts with ratings in the toilet. At one time there were limited channels and entertainment possibilities late night, that situation changed quite some time ago. If a show bleeds money for a network change is inevitable.

 

[Chi84]

The ratings do. Advertisers do. Corporate executives looking at the bottom line do. There are three late night show hosts with ratings in the toilet. At one time there were limited channels and entertainment possibilities late night, that situation changed quite some time ago. If a show bleeds money for a network change is inevitable.

Where are you getting all this from?

 

[HMF]

The ratings do. Advertisers do. Corporate executives looking at the bottom line do. There are three late night show hosts with ratings in the toilet. At one time there were limited channels and entertainment possibilities late night, that situation changed quite some time ago. If a show bleeds money for a network change is inevitable.

There is actually some truth to that. I don't exactly think it's bleeding money as much as the market is evolving. Youtube and streaming are likely the ways of the future unless something drastic happens which I wouldn't totally discount.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

This is becoming some political proxy war…

Lemme settle:
1. Is late night tv in its current form dead? Yeah…probably
2. Should anyone be yanked at the will of nitwits? Absolutely not.

 

[JoeCamel]

The ratings do. Advertisers do. Corporate executives looking at the bottom line do. There are three late night show hosts with ratings in the toilet. At one time there were limited channels and entertainment possibilities late night, that situation changed quite some time ago. If a show bleeds money for a network change is inevitable.

Do you know why talk shows were created?
Like news they are dirt cheap to produce in the big scheme of things. Less so once celebrity became attached but the host is there to help promote whatever the guest is shilling for.
Still one of the least expensive ways to fill a couple of hours and sell ads

 

[Andrew C]

Do you know why talk shows were created?
Like news they are dirt cheap to produce in the big scheme of things. Less so once celebrity became attached but the host is there to help promote whatever the guest is shilling for.
Still one of the least expensive ways to fill a couple of hours and sell ads

Still miss my man Craig. Last time I watched one.

 

[HMF]

The frustrating thing about modern media is that unlike in the 60s where people had different opinions, but they were mostly looking at reality through the same basic prism. Today, and this will probably get worse when traditional television inevitably dies, everyone is basically living in their own reality, and the news is custom tailored to whatever perception of reality they personally want to believe or acknowledge.