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[SpectreJordan]

I wonder if it similar to sports. Some coaches do a great job when they have their assistant coaches. The assistant coaches are promoted due to their team's success and then tank. Then, the former coach also has problems because his/her assistants are not as good as those that left.

It's probably just a case of the whole working better than the sum of its parts. You had these people bouncing ideas off of each other that created a perfect storm, then when you separate them there's no one to tell each other that certain ideas aren't too hot.

Ya know what I always wondered. When George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, GL appointed KK to run Lucasfilm. Was he forced to do this? Did he not know how bad a direction KK was going to go in? Did KK just yes, yes GL until she had control then went her own way?

Kennedy was already in a high ranking position at Lucasfilm, Lucas picked her himself. She wasn't some outsider that Disney plopped in.

 

[Dranth]

Ya know what I always wondered. When George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, GL appointed KK to run Lucasfilm. Was he forced to do this? Did he not know how bad a direction KK was going to go in? Did KK just yes, yes GL until she had control then went her own way?

George was already taking it in that direction, she just continued what he was already doing.

 

[Disstevefan1]

George was already taking it in that direction, she just continued what he was already doing.

I can't speak for George, but we know Disney refused to use stories he had already written at the time of the sale, so Disney did change direction.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Lucas picked her himself.

Yes, I wonder why? She did not share the same vision as Lucas.

 

[Dranth]

I can't speak for George, but we know Disney refused to use stories he had already written at the time of the sale, so Disney did change direction.

True, they didn't use the stories and I don't blame them based on where the fans were post prequals. However, a lot of the subject matter Lucas was interested in and was starting to appear in places like Clone Wars made its way into the later projects under Disney. At least, according to some of the bonus materials and interviews that Filoni has been on/done.

 

[DCBaker]

"Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from Allen & Company’s Sun Valley conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET/ 5:00 a.m. PT."

Disney CEO Robert A. Iger to Appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box From Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference July 13

Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from A

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[Splash4eva]

"Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from Allen & Company’s Sun Valley conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET/ 5:00 a.m. PT."

Disney CEO Robert A. Iger to Appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box From Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference July 13

Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from A

www.businesswire.com

Damage control activated!

 

[HauntedPirate]

"Walt Disney is reportedly exploring strategic options for Star India -- once a key part of the company's Fox media assets acquisition that has struggled after a change in cricket fortunes.

The company has engaged in early-stage talks with at least one bank about how to help its India business grow while sharing costs somehow, whether that includes a joint venture or a sale of the operation, the WSJ reported."

 

[MisterPenguin]

Lucasfilm hasn't had a theatrical hit since 2017.

The Rise of Skywalker grossed over a billion and profited ~$250M. That was 2019.

They had no other theatrical release until Indy 5.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I can't speak for George, but we know Disney refused to use stories he had already written at the time of the sale, so Disney did change direction.

The same George who was publicly berated for the prequel trilogies? And even for Return of the Jedi?

And let the Expanded Universe become a self-contradictory mess?

Is there any wonder why Disney would want a new direction?

 

[Disstevefan1]

The same George who was publicly berated for the prequel trilogies? And even for Return of the Jedi?

And let the Expanded Universe become a self-contradictory mess?

Is there any wonder why Disney would want a new direction?

Your right. Disney is doing a much better job than George would done.

 

[pdude81]

The same George who was publicly berated for the prequel trilogies? And even for Return of the Jedi?

And let the Expanded Universe become a self-contradictory mess?

Is there any wonder why Disney would want a new direction?

Star Wars Episode VII: Where There's a Whill, there's a Way

 

[Nubs70]

I wonder if it similar to sports. Some coaches do a great job when they have their assistant coaches. The assistant coaches are promoted due to their team's success and then tank. Then, the former coach also has problems because his/her assistants are not as good as those that left.

Case in point: Jeff Blashill

 

[Nubs70]

CNBC back to their old favorite hobby, speculating that Disney is going to sell ESPN.

Bob is exploring sale of Star India. DIS up almost 2%. Good job Bob

 

[GhostHost1000]

Bob is exploring sale of Star India. DIS up almost 2%. Good job Bob

If he announces his retirement soon the stock might also go up

 

[Nubs70]

"Walt Disney is reportedly exploring strategic options for Star India -- once a key part of the company's Fox media assets acquisition that has struggled after a change in cricket fortunes.

The company has engaged in early-stage talks with at least one bank about how to help its India business grow while sharing costs somehow, whether that includes a joint venture or a sale of the operation, the WSJ reported."

Sorry didn't see your post before I posted mine.

Don't be fooled, Bob is selling this fast. Who would want to JV with a falling knife.

 

[WaltsTreasureChest]

When is Eisner coming back

 

[JoeCamel]

When is Eisner coming back

As soon as the time machine gets repaired but you know Disney maintenance..... might be a while

 

[Comped]

Bob is exploring sale of Star India. DIS up almost 2%. Good job Bob

He's not going to sell Star India... This is a stock ploy.

 

[HauntedPirate]

He's not going to sell Star India... This is a stock ploy.

Someone needs the stock juiced to exercise some options and then sell for a quick profit?