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Returning chief describes a ‘sense of urgency’ in town hall with media company’s employees
The returning chief executive hopes to repair relations with Hollywood creatives. But can charm alone revive Disney’s fortunes?
A serial murderer kidnaps his therapist in 10-part psychological thriller on Disney Plus and Hulu
The company is not moving with the times when it comes to corporate governance best practice
Five-year agreement made despite deteriorating relations with Bob Chapek
Cable TV was a great business; streaming may not be
Plus, Wall Street sheds loans tied to private equity takeovers and BHP finally makes its bet on Australia
From streaming and cord-cutting to finding a successor, the returning chief will confront some familiar issues
Rebellion by senior staff hastened reinstatement of predecessor Bob Iger
Entertainment company’s restored leader has a deft touch but he faces financial challenges
Entertainment company replaces leader after short tenure marked by controversy and missteps
Bob Iger’s halo of managerial brilliance will reassure shareholders for a short while, but he holds no magic
Move comes amid profitability push for flagship streaming service and wider industry turbulence
Media and entertainment group’s platforms added subscribers but operating losses widen to $1.5bn
Black Panther movie will hit screens after months of debate but US company says distribution laws must be reformed
Carolyn Everson co-founded Pets.com and helped build Facebook’s advertising business
As theme parks subsidise the company’s huge investment in streaming, higher prices for frequent visitors are inevitable
Truce with activist investor Dan Loeb over sports network has left media group’s chief weighing up his options
Plus, EY’s bumpy road to a break-up and an Indian edtech start-up falls behind on its audits
Activist investor backs away from demand to ditch sports network after chief executive’s remarks
Robert Zemeckis’s new version mixes the latest tech wizardry with live-action performances
Plus, China’s grand football plan is in trouble, Tiger Woods swings back at Saudi golf, and much more
The Hollywood stars’ acquisition proves meaningful in a TV show that reflects on life in the lower leagues
Crop of expensive fantasy adaptations from Amazon and HBO Max served up at subsidised prices
Demands include spinning off ESPN, board shake-up and taking full control of Hulu
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