Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor acquires World Wrestling Entertainment to create a live event and combat sport giant. Story Published at: April 3, 2023 at 12:55PM Continue Reading…
A Hollywood Superagent Buys a Pro Wrestling Heavyweight
Bob Iger Ousts a Marvel Antagonist
Ike Perlmutter, the chairman of Marvel Entertainment who’s had a volatile tenure at Disney, was reportedly among the latest round of job cuts at the entertainment giant. Story Published at: March 30, 2023 at 12:53PM Continue Reading…
The Winners and Losers from Super Bowl LVII
There were surprises on-field and off — from Rihanna’s halftime performance to Disney’s controversial ad splash. Story Published at: February 13, 2023 at 01:05PM Continue Reading…
The S.E.C. Signals a Crackdown on Another Crypto Practice
Cryptocurrency executives worry that charges against Kraken, a popular exchange, over the business known as staking would further chill their industry. Story Published at: February 10, 2023 at 12:52PM Continue Reading…
Bob Iger’s Turnaround Plan Takes Shape
Shares jumped after the Disney chief executive unveiled plans to revamp its streaming business, cut costs, and formulate a succession plan. Story Published at: February 9, 2023 at 12:50PM Continue Reading…
How Bankman-Fried Negotiated His Way Out of Jail
Intense legal wrangling led to the disgraced crypto mogul paying virtually nothing to live with his parents ahead of his upcoming trial. He returns to court on Tuesday. Story Published at: January 3, 2023 at 12:37PM Continue Reading…
Has Bob Iger Brokered a Truce With Florida?
Florida lawmakers are reportedly working to resolve their political fight with Disney, just days after Mr. Iger returned as the entertainment giant’s chief executive. Story Published at: December 2, 2022 at 01:46PM Continue Reading…
What Will Iger Do with ESPN and Hulu?
With Robert Iger back in charge at Disney, his to-do list takes shape: turn around the streaming businesses, and groom a successor. Story Published at: November 22, 2022 at 01:25PM Continue Reading…
What Will Iger Do with ESPN and Hulu?
With Robert Iger back in charge at Disney, his to-do list takes shape: turn around the streaming businesses, and groom a successor. Story Published at: November 22, 2022 at 01:25PM Continue Reading…
Investors Cheer Leadership Shakeup at Disney
Shares in the entertainment giant climbed more than 9 percent in premarket trading on Monday following the ouster of chief executive officer Bob Chapek. Story Published at: November 21, 2022 at 01:18PM Continue Reading…