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fromBusiness Insider
1 day agoMeet Disney's next CEO, Josh D'Amaro, who shares Bob Iger's birthday and sense of style
It's official: Josh D'Amaro is Disney's new top dog - or, in this case, mouse. D'Amaro, who oversees Disney's parks as its experiences chairman, was just chosen to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. Iger is set to step down on March 18, paving the way for D'Amaro to take over. D'Amaro is an "exceptional leader and the right person to become our next CEO," Iger said in a statement. Disney's board voted unanimously for his promotion on Monday, the company said in a statement.
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fromThe Verge
2 months agoThe future of Disney Plus could involve AI-generated videos
"There's phenomenal opportunities to deploy AI across our direct-to-consumer platforms, both to provide tools that make the platforms more dynamic and more sticky with consumers, but also to give consumers the opportunity to create on our platforms," Iger added. He didn't elaborate on how this might actually work, but I'm just hoping that I don't open Disney Plus one day and see a Sora-like stream of AI-generated clips.
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fromTechCrunch
3 months agoNetflix CTO says more vertical video experiments are coming, but streamer is not competing with TikTok | TechCrunch
Netflix is testing a vertical mobile video feed and short-form clipping features like Moments to expand snackable, shareable content without directly competing with TikTok.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months agoDavid Ellison has 6 big questions to answer now that his Paramount-Skydance deal is done
Skydance and Paramount Global's $8 billion merger will transform the entertainment company under David Ellison's leadership, marked by significant cost cuts and tech investment.
fromFast Company
7 months agoBravo's top exec shares why they don't film 'Housewives' while a new season is airing
Bravo's transformation from a niche arts network to a reality TV juggernaut is highlighted by its focus on unscripted programming, which became essential for commercial success.
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fromPolygon
8 months agoDisney scores record-breaking $183 million opening with a movie meant for Disney Plus
Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake redefined its streaming approach following a surprising theatrical success.
Massive box office returns suggest a renewed interest in cinema; strategic shifts for Disney Plus may follow.
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