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

[Sirwalterraleigh]

See the decade earlier which you conveniently forgot in a sad attempt at cherry-picking.

That’s over now

Can we stop reliving age of ultron?

…or at least stop reliving your 2014 trip to port orleans with “free” dining?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I can't tell if things are more tumultuous now, or back when Roy E. was waging war against Eisner.

It’s now…because the Eisner v Roy battle was “in-house” it was the same board splintering

 

[MisterPenguin]

This is what should be happening with all streaming. They should combine into 2-3 and license out their content.

These are the 'partners' Iger must've been talking about.

These three companies know that separately, Apple and Amazon will out bid them for sports rights. But together, they'll be able to hold their own.

 

[JD80]

These are the 'partners' Iger must've been talking about.

These three companies know that separately, Apple and Amazon will out bid them for sports rights. But together, they'll be able to hold their own.

How long does Youtube have NFL streaming rights?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Huh, interesting. This is not going to result in ESPN's desired infusion of cash. My immediate thought is antitrust. How are regulators going to take this?

There still are: YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Apple+, Peacock, and Paramount+.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

These are the 'partners' Iger must've been talking about.

These three companies know that separately, Apple and Amazon will out bid them for sports rights. But together, they'll be able to hold their own.

That’s still a tough hill to climb…at least for the “crown jewel”

How long does Youtube have NFL streaming rights?

The nfl is EVERYTHING…it’s the best path to “easy revenue”

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Huh, interesting. This is not going to result in ESPN's desired infusion of cash. My immediate thought is antitrust. How are regulators going to take this?

Don’t think it will be an antitrust issue

But I’m wondering what the remaining big players do to “counter”?

I’m expect an nbc/amazon partnership being worked on right now

 

[WoundedDreamer]

There still are: YouTube, Netflix, Prime, Apple+, Peacock, and Paramount+.

True, but we're talking about a nearly total capture of the sports streaming industry. This will allow them to scale the pricing up aggressively. I could see this provoking the ire of regulators. Basically, this is like cable only maybe worse. I'll be curious to see how this interpreted by the regulators.

 

[JD80]

True, but we're talking about a nearly total capture of the sports streaming industry. This will allow them to scale the pricing up aggressively. I could see this provoking the ire of regulators. Basically, this is like cable only maybe worse. I'll be curious to see how this interpreted by the regulators.

Youtube owns NFL streaming rights which is a big chunk. I think the MLB has it's own thing?

 

[Dranth]

My guess a price hike is going to come along with this.

Maybe, but well worth it if you are stuck paying for cable or live TV streaming for your sports.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Youtube owns NFL streaming rights which is a big chunk. I think the MLB has it's own thing?

Bammtech (mlb) was I believed bought out by the Walt Disney company?
It may have changed hands again though

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Maybe, but well worth it if you are stuck paying for cable or live TV streaming for your sports.

This doesn’t really address regional sports, does it?

That’s the problem with the collapse of espsn…nobody wanted to continue to pay for teams they didn’t care about

 

[orky8]

We used to blame Bill Gates for every little annoyance that was added to Windows back in the old days. It's really no different today. People *need* someone to blame for something, even if it makes sense or not. Iger is just taking on that role, just the same way Eisner did before him.

No. Iger is to blame. He underinvested in the domestic parks in 2000-2020, instead chasing more revenue per guest rather than more guests. The guests kept coming anyway and the parks are packed. MyMagic+, the multibillion investment he chose to make instead, a failure. And we, the park lovers now pay the price. Literally.

No. Iger is to blame. He bought FOX for way too much money for Disney+ content and it never fit the brand. Now, saddled with debt, they can’t invest in the parks and the golden cow’s milk that allowed mistakes to be swept under the rug is staring to turn sour.

No. Iger is to blame. The company just turned 100 and again the financial vultures are circling because the strategic CEO level decisions have left the company weak, lacking in creativity, and no firm direction to solve this nor a cognizant succession plan.

These mistakes are high level strategic mistakes and fall squarely on Iger.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

We used to blame Bill Gates for every little annoyance that was added to Windows back in the old days. It's really no different today. People *need* someone to blame for something, even if it makes sense or not. Iger is just taking on that role, just the same way Eisner did before him.

Iger has lead them to more problems in 2024 than Eisner did in 2003

Well deserved blame

 

[mightynine]

Add an MLB.tv add-on to this sports bundle and you’ve got a stew going that I’d be interested in.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Making the subtext text.

 

[Tha Realest]

Add an MLB.tv add-on to this sports bundle and you’ve got a stew going that I’d be interested in.

 

[el_super]

No. Iger is to blame. He underinvested in the domestic parks in 2000-2020, instead chasing more revenue per guest rather than more guests. The guests kept coming anyway and the parks are packed.

Yep got it. He is to blame for the parks being packed. Maybe new leadership will lead to the parks being empty... just as every shareholder desires.

 

[Trauma]

What an embarrassing disaster this company has become.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

True, but we're talking about a nearly total capture of the sports streaming industry. This will allow them to scale the pricing up aggressively. I could see this provoking the ire of regulators. Basically, this is like cable only maybe worse. I'll be curious to see how this interpreted by the regulators.

There are other players with big slices of the sports industry…

What does Warner even have? Not much