Walt Disney Studios has promoted Erin Barrier to Senior Vice President of Communications amid ongoing organizational changes during what has been called Disney’s smoothest CEO transition in decades. With Bob Iger stepping down and Josh D’Amaro stepping up as CEO, Barrier, who previously served as Vice President of Communications, replaces Paul Roeder, now the Chief Communications Officer. In her new ...
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Josh DโAmaroโs First Strike: Why Disney Just Incinerated $50 Million to Kill โThe Bacheloretteโ
The honeymoon period for the new leadership at The Walt Disney Company ended not with a whimper, but with a “nuclear” headline from TMZ. Credit: Disney On Friday, March 20, 2026โjust days after Josh DโAmaro took the reins as CEO and Dana Walden ascended to President and Chief Creative Officerโthe duo made a decision that sent shockwaves through Hollywood. In ...
Read More »Disneyโs 99% Landslide: Shareholders Utterly Reject Bid to Fund Turning Point USA
The results are in, and for those hoping to force The Walt Disney Company to open its checkbook for conservative causes, the news is grim. In a definitive show of force at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting, Disney investors delivered a crushing blow to an “anti-woke” proposal that sought to overhaul the companyโs charitable giving. Credit: Disney The final tally? ...
Read More »Disney Will Award You $10,000 If You’re in Love
Lovebird is excited to announce the Once Upon a Wedding contest, seeking an engaged couple who loves Disney and wants to incorporate Disney-inspired details into their wedding. One couple will win $10,000 toward their wedding and a full digital Disney stationery suite from Lovebird. Couples can enter by visiting lovebird.com/contest and sharing their Disney love story and wedding plans. The ...
Read More »The Iger Era Ends: Josh DโAmaro Takes the Throne as Disneyโs $200 Billion Architect Steps Down
Today, March 19, 2026, marks a historic pivot for The Walt Disney Company. In a transition that has been whispered about in Burbank boardrooms for years, Josh DโAmaro has officially taken the reins as Chief Executive Officer. As DโAmaro moves into the office once occupied by legends, he doesn’t just inherit a media empire; he inherits the monumental, complicated, and ...
Read More »Disney Enters New Era Today After Major Leadership Shake-Up
The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D’Amaro as its new Chief Executive Officer, after his tenure as Chairman of Disney Experiences, the companyโs largest segment, which generated $36 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025. D’Amaro’s priorities as CEO focus on merging human creativity with cutting-edge technology to enhance storytelling and strengthen connections with fans. He led significant expansions ...
Read More »Disney Agrees to $50 Million Streaming Settlement โ See if You Qualify
Millions of live TV streaming subscribers may be owed money from The Walt Disney Company after the settlement of a class-action lawsuit. Here’s what you need to know before filing a claim. The Lawsuit Against Disney A class-action lawsuit filed in 2023 accused The Walt Disney Company of artificially inflating the cost of live TV streaming services by requiring platforms ...
Read More »Mickeyโs Prison Payroll: Why Disney Still Cuts Monthly Checks to Harvey Weinsteinโs Jail Cell
In the polished world of The Walt Disney Company, “Magic” is the primary product and “Family Values” is the brandโs armor. But as we move into 2026, a disturbing legal reality continues to haunt the House of Mouse. Despite being a convicted predator currently serving a decades-long sentence, Harvey Weinstein is still allegedly receiving a monthly pension check from the ...
Read More »Disney Confirms New Chief Officer Appointment as Company Exits Bob Iger Era, D’Amaro Speaks Out
A major leadership shakeup is underway at The Walt Disney Company, as longtime chief executive Bob Iger prepares to step aside and pass the reins to a new generation of leadership. After steering the entertainment giant through a period marked by acquisitions, the rise of Disney+, and a corporate rebound following the brief Bob Chapek era, Iger confirmed he will ...
Read More »Disney Chief Officer Steps Down, Will Now Leave Company With Bob Iger
The House of Mouse is charting a new course, and that means a slew of fresh faces to navigate the future. Credit: Disney The Walt Disney Company is once again preparing for a major leadership transition, as Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger has confirmed he will step down, marking the end of a defining chapter in the companyโs modern history. ...
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