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Lawmakers seek compromise preserving theme park operator’s right to run private government
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 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
Activist investor backs away from demand to ditch sports network after chief executive’s remarks
Board looks past recent controversy and praises pandemic performance
Bob Chapek’s tenure marred by PR problems but pandemic performance wins praise
Respected 21st Century Fox veteran Peter Rice becomes second top manager dismissed by new chief
Addition of 8mn video subscribers beats forecasts while theme parks division doubles revenues
Geoff Morrell leaves three months after Bob Chapek recruited communications head from BP
Bob Chapek’s PR missteps show he still has work to do to escape Bob Iger’s shadow
Company to review campaign giving after outcry from LGBTQ staff over controversial Florida legislation
Film and entertainment group also reports recovery at theme parks
Bob Chapek borrowed billions and sidelined insiders. It’s all part of the plan — exclusive
Shares dip as subscriptions for video service fall short of targets
Company adds 12m new customers in third quarter, easily beating Netflix
Disney, HBO and ViacomCBS all reported stronger subscriber growth in first quarter
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Bob Iger is handing over to parks chief Bob Chapek, overlooking the media group’s streaming head
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Bob Chapek, company veteran who most recently headed theme parks, to take helm
Chinese park is ‘close’ to break-even as attendance falls at other venues worldwide
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