Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO. Chapek takes over... but now Iger's back, baby! (1 Viewer)

[Jake Lipson]

Both the previous and the current CEOs are called Bob.

It's clearly a cost-saving measure. They only have to change one name on the office door.

 

[Kyrsten Brad]

The Orlando Sentinel has an article on their site about the recent Disney shareholders meeting where Bob Iger & Bob Chapek we’re both questioned about some sensitive issues, including Song Of The South (1948) and the Disney parks.

Unfortunately the article is behind the OS paywall. If anyone can get to it, give us the lowdown (legally of course)

 

[roxy1927]

Yes I heard that Paycheck shut down somebody asking about the possibility that Disney's woke agenda is hurting its profits. Would love to know the specifics.

 

[Kyrsten Brad]

I’m giving serious consideration to buying a temporary subscription.

I did:

excerpt:

 

[MatthewA]

Not only did Iger say no, he also added about the withdrawal of the film: “That’s actually true with some of the other things that we’ve made as well." So that strongly suggests they're going to do it to more movies and TV shows as well.

Robert Iger needs to be fired from the company altogether, not just put in an emeritus position where he still can do damage. It's not just because of this ludicrous and condescending farce, but this is symptomatic of a larger problem. This company needs to be totally de-Eisnerized. I don't care if it takes another shareholder revolt. The arrogance on display here should not be rewarded with consumer dollars. They always drive out the wrong people. They drove out Ron Miller when they should have driven out Card Walker. Who knows how long Howard Ashman would have stuck around if he hadn't died. And they largely left the Sherman Brothers out of the studio's creative recovery except for nostalgia-related events.

 

[Dan_Shane]

It ain't your father's Disney anymore, that's for sure. I'll never return to the Florida parks again now that everything is being Marvelized, especially at EPCOT. Lucasfilm and Marvel products have their place in the new Disney pantheon, but not ahead of properties that were imagined by Walt and his original team.

The recent execs claim to be forward looking, but in my opinion they're only looking forward to cashing in on their golden parachutes.

 

[Sam Favate]

I don’t agree with holding back Song of the South either, but for crying out loud, Bob Iger has done more for the Disney company than anyone since Walt’s death. He leaves that company in immensely better shape than he found it.

 

[Alex...]

Disney Shocker: Bob Iger Returning as CEO, Bob Chapek Exits

Disney's board of directors announced the move Sunday evening.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Lord Dalek]

I don’t agree with holding back Song of the South either, but for crying out loud, Bob Iger has done more for the Disney company than anyone since Walt’s death. He leaves that company in immensely better shape than he found it.

And now he returns to that company in much worse shape that he left it. Heck of a job Chappie.

 

[TonyD]

...he'll be back.

Welp

 

[Lord Dalek]

Welp

 

[Josh Dial]

Holy crap. This is crazy good news. As one of the rare Canadian annual passholders for Disneyland (and some years, Disney World, too), Chapek straight up ruined the park going experience. Josh D'Amaro shares a lot of the blame, but Chapek drove the bus. Straight into a wall.

Good riddance to Chapek, and welcome back to Bob Iger.

 

[jayembee]

We can only hope that Iger revives the idea of physical media releases.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Iger definitely has a reputation as being talent friendly, and I don't think there's much doubt that kurfluffles like the Scarlett Johansson pay dispute or Disney's very public clash with DeSantis wouldn't have happened under him. Iger had always been proactive, while Chapek has seemed hamfistedly reactive.

Holy crap. This is crazy good news. As one of the rare Canadian annual passholders for Disneyland (and some years, Disney World, too), Chapek straight up ruined the park going experience. Josh D'Amaro shares a lot of the blame, but Chapek drove the bus. Straight into a wall.

Chapek made it very, very clear that he no longer wanted the Disney parks to be an aspirational vacation experience for middle class families, but solely an exclusive experience for affluent families. Whatever short-term profits that approach promised, it did undeniable damage to the Disney brand as a whole.

 

[Wayne_j]

I was just on my way here to post this news. Looks like I don't have to now.

I found out from a video by a very giddy John Campea. He really doesn't like Chapek.

 

[TonyD]

Who is John Campea?

 

[Wayne_j]

A youtube pundit. https://www.youtube.com/@johncampea

 

[TonyD]

Okay.

What do you think of the news?

 

[Wayne_j]

I think it is good news, Disney has fallen apart since Iger left. Creatives seem to hate Chapek and Disney kept dumping Pixar films to Disney+. Also more control will probably return to studio heads from bean counters that Chapek put in place.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Oh if only MatthewA were here to see this...