Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO; Bob Chapek to Succeed - Blu-ray Forum

ben6543 · 02-25-2020, 08:22 PM

At long last, Bob Iger’s reign at Disney has come to an end. The Walt Disney Company announced today that effective immediately, Iger is stepping down as CEO and assuming the role of executive chairman. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately.

This is a developing story. More to come.

https://collider.com/bob-iger-steps-...source=twitter

Joey9775 · 02-25-2020, 08:25 PM

As long as the new guy leaves Feige alone, then whatever.

imsounoriginal · 02-25-2020, 08:27 PM

I vaguely recall reading that Iger's time would come to an end soon, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden. I wonder how much he's thinking "Don't rock the boat," but surely every CEO wants to leave a mark.

MifuneFan · 02-25-2020, 08:28 PM

Can't wait for the hate that the new guy will get in his place.

Falaskan · 02-25-2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Can't wait for the hate that the new guy will get in his place.

Not if he ousts Kennedy.

octagon · 02-25-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Not if he ousts Kennedy.

Any day now.

sawdustandtinsel · 02-25-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ben6543

Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately.

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Originally Posted by Joey9775

As long as the new guy leaves Feige alone, then whatever.

I'm sure those two will get along swimmingly...

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Porco Azzurro · 02-25-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Any day now.

I heard it would definitely be September, but don’t quote me on it.

1 in 12 chance every year though!

wjasoncul · 02-25-2020, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Porco Azzurro

1 in 12 chance every year though!

That we have a September?

whiteberry · 02-25-2020, 09:05 PM

Hopefully the new guy is more open to licensing the Disney and Fox libraries instead of sitting on the movies and doing nothing with them.

ArrestedDevelopment · 02-25-2020, 09:06 PM

Good riddance.

Samus Aran · 02-25-2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Not if he ousts Kennedy.

What if he promotes Kennedy?

Porco Azzurro · 02-25-2020, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

That we have a September?

Exactly!

DanTheMan · 02-25-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Not if he ousts Kennedy.

Wasn’t Kennedy rumored to be gone within the next year anyway, as a result of her “stepping down” aka getting dismissed by Lucasfilm following her contract expiration? At least that’s what Grace Randolph has been reporting for a while.

If it comes to fruition, I wouldn’t necessarily credit the new CEO, as the writing has been on the wall for some time it seems.

MifuneFan · 02-25-2020, 09:32 PM

I think she'd retire anyway by the end of 2021, being 68 by then.

octagon · 02-25-2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DanTheMan

Wasn’t Kennedy rumored to be gone within the next year anyway,...

She was rumored to be gone within the last year too. And in the year before that and in the year before that.

This particular writing on been on the wall for years.

And yet...

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I think she'd retire anyway by the end of 2021, being 68 by then.

68 is the new 43.

aiman04 · 02-25-2020, 10:00 PM

Hardly stepping down. He's stepping up as Executive Chairman. CEO reports to him I think.

bferr1972 · 02-25-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Can't wait for the hate that the new guy will get in his place.

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Originally Posted by Falaskan

Not if he ousts Kennedy.

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Originally Posted by octagon

Any day now.

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Originally Posted by Porco Azzurro

I heard it would definitely be September, but don’t quote me on it.

1 in 12 chance every year though!

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

That we have a September?

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Originally Posted by Porco Azzurro

Exactly!

Rizor · 02-25-2020, 10:23 PM

Makes sense I guess for Iger to step down. He published his memoirs a few months ago and took a victory lap on the chat shows. Though as the head of the company, he's probably liable for an equal share of the blame if you don't like how Kathleen Kennedy has run Star Wars. Rumors say he was responsible for much of the studio interference behind the scenes of Rise of Skywalker.

Dunno about this Disney Parks guy. The direction of Galaxy's Edge is a bit of a mess in my opinion. Not Star Wars-y enough. As a movies first guy, it was weird to visit a park that seemed to be inspired more by Clone Wars and Rebels. But maybe it's improved with Rise of the Resistance.

It's sort of funny. A guy like Bob Iger has had a massive influence over the films that Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm have produced over the last 15 years. We'll be watching these movies for decades to come. But his name isn't on a single one of these movies, and most of the public who love them have no idea who he is.

spanky87 · 02-25-2020, 10:27 PM

Don't let these shills downplay the significance of this moment.

We did it, guys.

02-25-2020, 08:22 PM	#1
ben6543 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2017 Location:In The Pages of DC & Marvel Comics 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:279 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:25	Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO; Bob Chapek to Succeed At long last, Bob Iger’s reign at Disney has come to an end. The Walt Disney Company announced today that effective immediately, Iger is stepping down as CEO and assuming the role of executive chairman. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately. This is a developing story. More to come. https://collider.com/bob-iger-steps-...source=twitter

02-25-2020, 08:25 PM	#2
Joey9775 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2017 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:80	As long as the new guy leaves Feige alone, then whatever.

02-25-2020, 08:27 PM	#3
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	I vaguely recall reading that Iger's time would come to an end soon, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden. I wonder how much he's thinking "Don't rock the boat," but surely every CEO wants to leave a mark.

02-25-2020, 08:28 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Can't wait for the hate that the new guy will get in his place.

02-25-2020, 09:05 PM	#10
whiteberry Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013	Hopefully the new guy is more open to licensing the Disney and Fox libraries instead of sitting on the movies and doing nothing with them.

02-25-2020, 09:06 PM	#11
ArrestedDevelopment Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:The O.C. 4K collection:489 Blu-ray collection:1622 DVD collection:68	Good riddance.

02-25-2020, 09:32 PM	#15
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I think she'd retire anyway by the end of 2021, being 68 by then.

02-25-2020, 10:00 PM	#17
aiman04 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Malaysia Home Theater Gallery:9	Hardly stepping down. He's stepping up as Executive Chairman. CEO reports to him I think.

02-25-2020, 10:23 PM	#19
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	Makes sense I guess for Iger to step down. He published his memoirs a few months ago and took a victory lap on the chat shows. Though as the head of the company, he's probably liable for an equal share of the blame if you don't like how Kathleen Kennedy has run Star Wars. Rumors say he was responsible for much of the studio interference behind the scenes of Rise of Skywalker. Dunno about this Disney Parks guy. The direction of Galaxy's Edge is a bit of a mess in my opinion. Not Star Wars-y enough. As a movies first guy, it was weird to visit a park that seemed to be inspired more by Clone Wars and Rebels. But maybe it's improved with Rise of the Resistance. It's sort of funny. A guy like Bob Iger has had a massive influence over the films that Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm have produced over the last 15 years. We'll be watching these movies for decades to come. But his name isn't on a single one of these movies, and most of the public who love them have no idea who he is.

02-25-2020, 10:27 PM	#20
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	Don't let these shills downplay the significance of this moment. We did it, guys.

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