New Studios Chief Named

[Bolna]

I am by no means trolling or playing forum police as this is a genuine question.

Does this have any implications for WDW?

Not directly, but it appears to be quite a bold change in the management of the company. Considering that we know that Bob Iger is on his way out and that there will be the question of who is going to be his successor it is very interesting that they did not promote from within but did hire an outsider. Something Disney has not been doing a lot in the recent past.

I don't think you can just view WDW without a look at the bigger picture - be it the competition (aka as Universal) or the rest of the The Walt Disney Company. Everything is connected in a way.

 

[RSoxNo1]

What is entirely conceivable is that Horn takes over for Iger when he steps down. This could result in an interesting relationship between Staggs and Horn.

 

[lebeau]

I am by no means trolling or playing forum police as this is a genuine question.

Does this have any implications for WDW?

After the "I took a picture of a guy who looks very little like James Cameron" thread, I would say the bar for News and Rumors has been set very low.

 

[Lee]

Not directly, but it appears to be quite a bold change in the management of the company. Considering that we know that Bob Iger is on his way out and that there will be the question of who is going to be his successor it is very interesting that they did not promote from within but did hire an outsider. Something Disney has not been doing a lot in the recent past.

I don't think you can just view WDW without a look at the bigger picture - be it the competition (aka as Universal) or the rest of the The Walt Disney Company. Everything is connected in a way.

Exactly, thank you.
To understand what happens at WDW, you often have to look at the bigger picture. WDW is just part of one division of a giant media corporation. What happens at the top, has effects all the way down.

 

[Bolna]

What is entirely conceivable is that Horn takes over for Iger when he steps down. This could result in an interesting relationship between Staggs and Horn.

In case people missed it because it was buried in the James Cameron look-alike thread, WDW 1974 had an interesting comment that fits to this:

Yep it oughta be ... of course so should any number of subjects that have come to a head ... how about why the hiring of Alan Horn to run the WDS may actually push The Weatherman out even sooner (and will DEFINITELY take either Rasulo, Staggs or both on his way out), which really could mean great things for Disney down the road ...

Exactly, thank you.
To understand what happens at WDW, you often have to look at the bigger picture. WDW is just part of one division of a giant media corporation. What happens at the top, has effects all the way down.

And I understand it that you and WDW1974 think this is a good change? I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I did look into information about Alan Horn.

I am just wondering as he appears not to be the youngest person whether he really is planning on staying around for sometime or whether he is not an interim solution?

 

[Lee]

And I understand it that you and WDW1974 think this is a good change? I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I did look into information about Alan Horn.

I am just wondering as he appears not to be the youngest person whether he really is planning on staying around for sometime or whether he is not an interim solution?

I think he is a great choice to run the studio.
Beyond that....I'm not sure.

 

[GrumpyFan]

After the "I took a picture of a guy who looks very little like James Cameron" thread, I would say the bar for News and Rumors has been set very low.

Apparently! Happens every year once school lets out.

BTW: I saw Elvis, but I didn't get a picture! :drevil:

 

[WDW1974]

In case people missed it because it was buried in the James Cameron look-alike thread, WDW 1974 had an interesting comment that fits to this:

Sorry, I hate burying the good stuff ... aw shucks, you caught me. I really don't. I actually want to see who -- both here and in the Twitverse and in the exec suites -- is paying attention. You can't make it easy ... sometimes you do have to hide it a bit.:drevil:

And I understand it that you and WDW1974 think this is a good change? I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I did look into information about Alan Horn.

Did we have a meeting on this one, No. 2?:drevil: We need to have meetings before we come out on the record with statements of position.

But yes, Team Down With Disney Spirit believes this is a VERY good hire.

I am just wondering as he appears not to be the youngest person whether he really is planning on staying around for sometime or whether he is not an interim solution?

Hey, we should keep age out of this. That IS what the Imagineers tell the fanbois, after all.:slurp:

 

[Bolna]

Sorry, I hate burying the good stuff ... aw shucks, you caught me. I really don't. I actually want to see who -- both here and in the Twitverse and in the exec suites -- is paying attention. You can't make it easy ... sometimes you do have to hide it a bit.:drevil:

I found something hidden!!

Very excited about that as I normally am not good at finding things - Easter Egg hunts with my sister were always a depressing experience for me as she found all the Easter eggs. I guess she must have had a better relationship with the Easter bunny than me... :veryconfu

Did we have a meeting on this one, No. 2?:drevil: We need to have meetings before we come out on the record with statements of position.

But yes, Team Down With Disney Spirit believes this is a VERY good hire.

Ok, that is interesting to know! So, whose idea was it to hire him? John Lasseter's, Bob Iger's or the Board of Directors? From everything I have heard and read about Iger (and not only on this board) it seems so unlikely for him to have come up with the idea.

Hey, we should keep age out of this. That IS what the Imagineers tell the fanbois, after all.:slurp:

Hmmm - no answer to my question. I guess that's sort of an answer, too.

 

[WDW1974]

I found something hidden!!

Very excited about that as I normally am not good at finding things - Easter Egg hunts with my sister were always a depressing experience for me as she found all the Easter eggs. I guess she must have had a better relationship with the Easter bunny than me... :veryconfu

That is too bad for you. I have a friend who once attempted to eat the Easter Bunny (or the local version of him). It sounds like your sister may have a similar bunny fetish.

Ok, that is interesting to know! So, whose idea was it to hire him? John Lasseter's, Bob Iger's or the Board of Directors? From everything I have heard and read about Iger (and not only on this board) it seems so unlikely for him to have come up with the idea.

Dunno ... he was available and a known quantity ... I believe JL lobbied for him, but would have to check with my little birdies in Emeryville. Bob wanted to keep Rich Ross, so I doubt he had a list of replacements to begin with.

Hmmm - no answer to my question. I guess that's sort of an answer, too.

:lol::drevil::wave:

 

[Studios Fan]

I agree that Horn is a great choice to run the studio. Hopefully this brings other changes as well.

 

[HMF]

Bob wanted to keep Rich Ross,

That's a pretty sad statement considering the John Carter situation.

 

[WDW1974]

That's a pretty sad statement considering the John Carter situation.

Sadder, wait 'til you see the pics of JL and Iger smiling around DCA together this week and everyone assuming (in the online world that is) that their relationship is just peachy.

 

[HMF]

Sadder, wait 'til you see the pics of JL and Iger smiling around DCA together this week and everyone assuming (in the online world that is) that their relationship is just peachy.

To be perfectly honest I am amazed that Iger could vouch for Rich Ross and still manage to keep his job.