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

CaptainAmerica

CaptainAmerica

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WoundedDreamer said:
I've actually got to agree with the Penguin on this one. Disney has deep pockets to get in bidding wars, but Amazon and Apple have deeper pockets. The loss of key contracts could devastate ESPN.
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Amazon and Apple have all the cash in the world. However:

1. Amazon and Apple have no desire to devastate ESPN.

2. The leagues have no desire for Amazon and Apple to devastate ESPN. They want broad exposure for their products. They don't want to bury their content on a streaming service that nobody watches. They want major networks, including broadcast networks.
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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CaptainAmerica said:
Amazon and Apple have all the cash in the world. However:

1. Amazon and Apple have no desire to devastate ESPN.

2. The leagues have no desire for Amazon and Apple to devastate ESPN. They want broad exposure for their products. They don't want to bury their content on a streaming service that nobody watches. They want major networks, including broadcast networks.
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They want a piece of everyone

Which the nfl has

All the other sports combined won’t eclipse their draw and marketing appeal
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Dranth said:
Maybe, I just know they have been much more forceful with recommendations in the past and this one came across as particularly half hearted. Combine that with all the praise for the moves already made and it sounds like they don't have a lot of conviction on this one.
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If they were “neutral”…they would not have voiced any support for the proxy.

That’s like betting against the incumbent in a political race
 
BrianLo

BrianLo

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EPCOT-O.G. said:
As far as music films it seems like it did fine?

Whether it staved off churn or brought on new customers is anyone’s guess.

From a cost standpoint, Rebel Moon (pt 1) cost about as much ($75M vs $80M) and had five times as many views in the same period of time.
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I think there’s some nuance between this was the greatest piece of content ever on D+ and here are a handful of other things more successful.

There are likely 100s of projects on Netflix over the years with similar spends that had a fraction of the engagement.

Basically, was it earth shattering? Maybe not, but they still got it for a pretty cheap price compared to a lot of other owned content. D+ paid a similar amount for Strange World.
 
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Lilofan

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EPCOT-O.G. said:
You need look no further at what’s embroiled the most electrifying MLB right now to see that all that glitters isn’t gold when it comes to gambling
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Gambling when reported is when some notice and raise opinions. Gambling among some players, staff etc is as definite like death and taxes. We stayed at a hotel in Orlando in the mid 1990s back in the day when the Chicago Bulls stayed for several days when playing the Magic during a playoff series. When not practicing, several of the players were observed in serious card games with lots of money on the table . When ESPN talked about getting into the Sports betting business , it does not surprise me. A number of gamblers wager on games every single day.
 
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Lilofan

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Sirwalterraleigh said:
I am…as I told you probably 25 times now

I’m for new management. I’d prefer no peltz. However anyone with faith Iger won’t have to be forced off his vertical climber has paid ZERO attention

Best case scenario is an immediate successor is named - not subject to iger’s approval - and a firm timeline is set.

I prefer no peltz…other than maybe a wake up call that this isn’t gonna work anymore
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Chalk up another supporter for Iger's team- Eisner. Eisner notated disruption is playing with fire.
 

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