Rumor Hollywood insiders say there's growing tension at Disney as CEO Bob Chapek chafes at Bob Iger's 'long goodbye'

[Sirwalterraleigh]

That’s STEWART….

he’s talking about this guy:

 

[lightningtap347]

https://archive.is/3rzHS

Here's a link that lets me around the paywall. Enjoy the popcorn!

 

[aaronml]

I don’t understand why everyone keeps underestimating Chapek. That includes Iger. I know he gets a lot of hate from fans but he did a great job from a shareholder’s perspective last year.

I’d expect that Iger knows Chapek better than anyone on this board, so I’m inclined to trust his judgement on this.

Beyond Chapek’s signature “charge more for less” move (which isn’t exactly sustainable long term), he hasn’t really done anything of significance since taking over as CEO that Iger or any other half-decent CEO wouldn’t have done.

 

[Jrb1979]

I’d expect that Iger knows Chapek better than anyone on this board, so I’m inclined to trust his judgement on this.

Beyond Chapek’s signature “charge more for less” move (which isn’t exactly sustainable long term), he hasn’t really done anything of significance since taking over as CEO that Iger or any other half-decent CEO wouldn’t have done.

Looks good on them

 

[zakattack99]

Does anyone else find it interesting that about a week after Zina Mucha announces she's out Insider releases a negative story about the current CEO? No evidence to say these are related, but I'm going to put on my tinfoil hat for a moment and say I find the timing interesting.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’d expect that Iger knows Chapek better than anyone on this board, so I’m inclined to trust his judgement on this.

Beyond Chapek’s signature “charge more for less” move (which isn’t exactly sustainable long term), he hasn’t really done anything of significance since taking over as CEO that Iger or any other half-decent CEO wouldn’t have done.

I beg to differ…chapek has single handedly pre-emptively whizzed on Disney parks core fanbase without having strategy to mask it in place

takes skill

Does anyone else find it interesting that about a week after Zina Mucha announces she's out Insider releases a negative story about the current CEO? No evidence to say these are related, but I'm going to put on my tinfoil hat for a moment and say I find the timing interesting.

Yeah…chapek won that battle

 

[senor_jorge]

Does anyone else find it interesting that about a week after Zina Mucha announces she's out Insider releases a negative story about the current CEO? No evidence to say these are related, but I'm going to put on my tinfoil hat for a moment and say I find the timing interesting.

I’d say expected.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’d say expected.

I have to say i LOVE your profile comment

 

[Lilofan]

Does anyone else find it interesting that about a week after Zina Mucha announces she's out Insider releases a negative story about the current CEO? No evidence to say these are related, but I'm going to put on my tinfoil hat for a moment and say I find the timing interesting.

As in a past James Bond movie, when M was not satisfying her bosses, she was called into a meeting by her boss to discuss her " retirement planning ".

 

[Nubs70]

I often wonder about the alternate universe with Staggs. Amongst others.

I would not expect anything to be really all that different. Bob"s formal business training is an MBA from Michigan State. Bob is a manager of the political process not creative. MBA studies have no creative content whatsoever, just process and people efficiency.

 

[el_super]

Hmmm, super interesting article. Particularly fascinating to hear that Marvel (and ergo Kevin Fiege) were unhappy with the Disney+ play for Black Widow. Combine that with the dismal second weekend drop and you have a combo for a very unhappy studio. Which is especially bad news as it’s the current crown jewel of the whole content side of the company.

It seems strange that so much of this "article" was just focused on the current news over Black Widow. The Black Widow release being mangled could have easily happened under Iger, and seems to be more related to the current climate of in-person theaters and uneasy transition to streaming. It's happening everywhere in Hollywood right now.

Would't it be great if they both disappeared and they hired someone who came up through the park ranks and actually loves the parks and wants to see the parks at their best and not just a cash cow.

No such person exists.

 

[marni1971]

No such person exists.

I’ll have a go.

Probably last a week but think of the severance...

 

[el_super]

I’ll have a go.

Probably last a week but think of the severance...

I'd vote for you... but only if you promise to live stream the WHOLE THING.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Maybe the Bobs will take each other out. Disney park fans win.

 

[Beacon Joe]

I’ll have a go.

Probably last a week but think of the severance...

I'd vote for you in a heartbeat. Though I think my approximately 3.4622462 shares of DIS don't really count for much.

 

[Rhinocerous]

I'd vote for you... but only if you promise to live stream the WHOLE THING.

Nah. He'll film it all and then make a totally comprehensive documentary video about the experience.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

A Strategic Planner in charge?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’ll have a go.

Probably last a week but think of the severance...

I'd vote for you... but only if you promise to live stream the WHOLE THING.

I’ll put you down for the Ovitz deal

 

[CastAStone]

Maybe the Bobs will take each other out. Disney park fans win.

I don’t think it’s very likely either Bob will be affiliated with the company at the end of 2024. Just a hunch.

 

[Jrb1979]

I don’t think it’s very likely either Bob will be affiliated with the company at the end of 2024. Just a hunch.

The damage will have been done by then.