News Bob Iger is back! Chapek is out!!

[Figgy1]

Is there variable pricing based on the date?

Yes. With the highest price being on the ferret's birthday

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I think Steve lives in the UK, so there's probably only a couple more hours at most to watch the clown show...

 

[Disneyfan_76]

While I am excited to see Chapek go, I still feel like this is too late. The Disney brand/ park experience has been too damaged at this point. Well, maybe Iger will just go and buy Universal...lol

 

[MrPromey]

You mean Chapek had low expectations for the film. Iger’s all about it!

To be clear, I don't want it to be bad.

I enjoy taking my son to movies and there haven't been enough of them this year to take him to.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

And don’t we all!

*and by “we,” I mean literally you and I and DEFINITELY not @Sirwalterraleigh

…I’m patient…

…still waiting for the “sure thing” movie

 

[Tha Realest]

I’ll be fascinated to see what happens in the next few weeks with “Chapek’s” people. There was a bit of house cleaning at the top (Mucha, Braverman, and others left as Iger did). What happens to D’Amaro? Kareem Daniel?

 

[MrPromey]

Dear Fellow Employees and Cast Members,

It is with an incredible sense of gratitude and humility—and, I must admit, a bit of amazement—that I write to you this evening with the news that I am returning to The Walt Disney Company as Chief Executive Officer.

When I look at the creative success of our teams across our Studios, Disney General Entertainment, ESPN and International, the rapid growth of our streaming services, the phenomenal reimagining and rebound of our Parks, the continued great work of ABC News, and so many other achievements across our businesses, I am in awe of your accomplishments and I am excited to embark with you on many new endeavors.

I know this company has asked so much of you during the past three years, and these times certainly remain quite challenging, but as you have heard me say before, I am an optimist, and if I learned one thing from my years at Disney, it is that even in the face of uncertainty—perhaps especially in the face of uncertainty—our employees and Cast Members achieve the impossible.

You will be hearing more from me and your leaders tomorrow and in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, allow me to express my deep gratitude for all that you do. Disney holds a special place in the hearts of people around the globe thanks to you, and your dedication to this company and its mission to bring joy to people through great storytelling is an inspiration to me every single day

Bob Iger

Now why was Bob C incapable of getting someone to write something that sounded half as sincere as that for him?*



*Not saying these weren't Iger's words but whether they were or not isn't really the point. We know C could not write like that which is why an executive in his position should be having someone in PR do that for him. I mean, the company I work for is like 1/100 the size of Disney (probably smaller) and even our CEO has what I can best describe as handlers.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Found some interesting information.

 

[_caleb]

one of the films produced by that relationship is the basis for a ride at EPCOT

And that ride is Universe of Energy

 

[_caleb]

Now why was Bob C incapable of getting someone to write something that sounded half as sincere as that for him?*



*Not saying these weren't Iger's words but whether they were or not isn't really the point. We know C could not write like that which is why an executive in his position should be having someone in PR do that for him. I mean, the company I work for is like 1/100 the size of Disney (probably smaller) and even our CEO has what I can best describe as handlers.

It was’t in his programming.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

Cool. Remind me when D'amaro is gone too.

 

[jaxonp]

Bobby, 2nd of his name - Chappie, has just had his throne usurped by the true and rightful IP King of Disney, Bob, first of his name - Iger. This was all for the good of the theme park realm. Rejoice.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Cool. Remind me when D'amaro is gone too.

I think D’amaro would survive this. I got the sense Iger liked him, and he’s a very charismatic and well-liked leader.

The question is what constraints are lifted or placed under Iger.

 

[_caleb]

Cool. Remind me when D'amaro is gone too.

Mean

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Found some interesting information.

I don't know who this is or what his credentials are. But if the claim about Iger bring back other executives along with him is true, I wonder if that could include Zenia. Not sure if she would or could return though given whatever she's up to currently.

 

[TwilightZone]

Imagine if tomorrow, Iger announces like "hey remember all that %$#$% we announced at D23? Yeah we aren't doing that."
Honestly would be better than everything announced there, even though we know that most of it isn't probably going to happening anyways.

 

[fgmnt]

I mean to be fair, Strange Worlds follows a formula that is notably unmarketable. Remember treasure planet? Or meet the robinsons? For some reason sci fi disney doesn't do well, no matter who it stars. I am sure that SW will get a good cult following though like those movies do if it doesn't do well in theaters.

To say nothing of Mars Needs Moms, Atlantis (was retro sci-fi/steampunk) and on the live action front, Tron, John Carter, and Tomorrowland... woof, that is quite the pattern. Lilo and Stitch and WALL-E are the exceptions I guess.

I am looking forward to Strange Worlds. It would be great to see something like that reach public salience to the point it could manifest in an attraction. But management has already told me I don't need to rush to buy a ticket.

Much like how Spider-Man NWH and Top Gun 2 brought people back to the theater, Disney needs a Pixar or WDAS feature to do that.

Credit to Iger, I think he will be able to find that more easily than Bob the Lesser.

 

[TheEPCOTHistorian]

he’s a very charismatic and well-liked leader.

The worst and tyranical leaders always present themselves as relatable to the commoners to gain their support. He's nothing more than hair gel and empty promises for overworked cast members.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I think you might have taken too much nitrous oxide tonight. If this is a regular pattern, please draw up a will.

I think there might be a snag when they get to the "of sound mind" part...

 

[JAN J]

I am definitely happy, but I only see that as a starting point in bringing Disney (and more importantly, Disney parks) back to their former glory.

Natural next steps in the short term should be:
—> getting rid of d’Amaro
—> getting rid of McCarthy
And in the next 2 years
—> replace Iger with someone who is NOT just a copy/paste version of him.

In my view, Paycheck deserves all the hatred and people celebrating his departure as he will get. Iger is certainly to blame in for the current condition of the parks, from the maintenance to the price gouging. But let’s remember that Paycheck was VP of Parks and Resorts since 2015 so a lot of those came from his desk to get Iger’s approval.

But at least we can have SOME hope that Iger will be aware of the increasing dissatisfaction from guests and actually ACT in a way to restore it.

I know this move was done to inspire confidence in Wall Street, but it really suggests some deep, deep problems that are maybe far worse than even us Disney fanatics realize or comprehend

Stock market will likely not be happy tomorrow. Not only the guy who had “full confidence” was terminated during the weekend, but they are bringing back the one whose departure also took place “effective immediately”.

But even so, I wish him luck. And hopefully some of the magic can be restored to the parks in the near term.