Disney CEO Bob Iger says the studio has quietly “killed a few projects” that they didn’t “feel were strong enough.” Per Deadline, Iger spoke at an investor conference on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, where he addressed the current state of Disney’s output and box office returns. “We’re doing a lot,” Iger said. “When we talk… Read More »
The striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) resumed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) today. The two entities are set return to the bargaining table tomorrow. “The WGA and AMPTP met for bargaining today and will meet again tomorrow,” the two organizations confirmed in a rare joint statement. According to Variety, the… Read More »
After taking a handful of shows and moves off of Disney+ and Hulu last week, Disney has stated the company will incur a $1.5 billion impairment charge for this quarter. Will more shows be removed from Disney+? The news comes in an SEC filing from the company on Friday (via Variety.) Disney notes that after… Read More »
Halle Bailey is set to become the next major star for Disney as Ariel in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. When director Rob Marshall first heard Bailey sing, he brought her in to screen test for Ariel. However, The Little Mermaid director revealed how Disney CEO Bob Iger’s reaction to Bailey’s Ariel proved… Read More »