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Is Chapek the Biggest Iger Blunder
I am completely disgusted by Iger turning
the reiigns over to Chapek. Does anyone else have the same opinion
the reiigns over to Chapek. Does anyone else have the same opinion
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Iger's biggest blunders were not perpetuating Walt's entire film library (or Walt's public persona) to new generations, suppressing films like Song of the South, buying Fox, pushing external IP onto Disneyland, rebranding the company aesthetics, the remakes of classics, and then this. -
Disney deja vu?
Eisner made Pressler head of Disney Parks. Pressler slashed budgets and raised profits. For a time, he was touted as Eisner's successor. But he didn't make it.
Iger made Chapek head of Disney Parks. Chapek slashed budgets and raised profits. For a time, he was touted as Iger's successor. He made it...
...But for how long?
"Disneyland is often called a magic kingdom because
it combines fantasy and history, adventure and learning,
together with every variety of recreation and fun,
designed to appeal to everyone."
- Walt Disney
"Disneyland is all about turning movies into rides."
- Michael Eisner
"It's very symbiotic."
- Bob ChapekComment
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Didn't Pressler cut safety standards too, though? Leading to deaths that probably invalidated any chance he'd ever have at a position like that? I don't think Chapek has done that yet, but I think there may be some precedence for your question of "how long?". This whole shake up feels so sudden and I've read that Iger didn't leave due to health issues or for anything in the political realm.. so maybe there is something behind the rumors that Iger foresaw a bad financial year for Disney coming up because of the Coronavirus, lack of major blockbusters, etc. and wanted to throw someone under the proverbial bus?Originally posted by Mr Wiggins View Post
That person may be Chapek if that turns out to be true which, while certainly a scummy business tactic, wouldn't be entirely unwelcome if it means getting rid of him entirely. It might be why Iger seemed so relaxed during his interview regarding the matter yesterday and why Chapek looked uneasy. Maybe they both know what is going on.
Or maybe I'm wrong. Time will tell.Comment
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For how Long...........I agree with some postersOriginally posted by Mr Wiggins View Post
that Chapek now CEO ,can it mean he also became the Fall Guy
to a power play..........?...........
IGER is still executive chairman until 2021
Soaring like an EAGLE !Comment
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Iger just sold $100 million of his Disney stock. I'm sure he'll use most of it to help the cast members who helped him earn that fortune.
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/...disney-shares/Comment
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No doubt, considering what a kind and compassionate CEO he was, and how deeply he cared for each and every CM..........Originally posted by jcruise86 View PostComment
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In answer to the OP...YES!Disneyland Fan since the 70'sComment
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Iger may have promoted Chapek because (as with Thomas Staggs) he (Chapek) would fail asOriginally posted by Starcade View Post
& Iger would be back as CEO.
(Note: the Iger replacing Chapek announcement was yesterday or the day before I'm writing this post.)Last edited by jcruise86; 11-22-2022, 09:56 AM.Comment
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