A Marvel concept artist became the subject of widespread online discussion after reports and social media posts claimed he was laid off during a meeting held in a room that displayed artwork he had previously created. The story circulated widely after the artist...
The Disney layoffs that began this week are sending shockwaves across the company, with roughly 1,000 employees impacted in a sweeping restructuring effort that touches everything from marketing to Marvel. According to reporting from TheWrap, the cuts include entire...
Disney is preparing to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, with a heavy focus on the consolidated marketing department. This marks one of the first major moves under new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, who took over in March 2026 after Bob Iger’s exit....
Dana Walden is set to take control of video game production at Disney as part of a broader corporate restructuring. On Wednesday, she assumes her new role as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Entertainment.
The Walt Disney Company is shaking up its leadership structure once again as longtime executive Thomas Mazloum has been tapped to lead one of the company’s most important divisions. Disney confirmed that Thomas Mazloum, currently the president of the Disneyland...
As The Walt Disney Company prepares for a major change in leadership, those in entertainment and politics are watching closely. On February 3, the company announced that Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro had been named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and that Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, had been named to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer.
Academy Award–winning actor Robert Downey Jr. has been named the official godparent of Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s largest vessel. The announcement comes less than three weeks before the ship’s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, 2026. But not the...
Disney Experiences chair, and soon-to-be CEO, Josh D’Amaro has acknowledged that not enough guests "love" Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. While the ride typically draws strong attendance and positive reactions, some visitors do not feel a deep emotional connection...
As The Walt Disney Company enters another period of leadership transition and strategic recalibration, former CEO Michael Eisner is once again speaking candidly about the direction of Disney Parks — and this time his comments go straight to the heart of the guest...
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is once again taking aim at Disney leadership — this time over the company’s decision to elevate Josh D'Amaro to CEO — and his comments pull absolutely no punches. In a blunt assessment of the succession decision, Peltz suggested the...
Former Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Michael Eisner publicly congratulated Josh D’Amaro on his selection as the next chief executive of The Walt Disney Company, offering advice as the company transitions leadership in March 2026. Eisner posted his...
In his first interview as the incoming CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro discussed the role artificial intelligence will play in the company’s future under his leadership, promising that it won’t replace human creativity. As AI has advanced, in the hands of both consumers and professionals, the new technology has caused growing concern within the industry.
The Walt Disney Company has officially confirmed its next leadership transition, announcing that Josh D’Amaro will become the next Disney CEO, effective next month. The decision, approved unanimously by Disney’s Board of Directors, ends months of speculation...