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Disney may have one fewer iternal option to succeed Bob Iger as CEO. ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro has surfaced as a potential replacement for Iger, who plans to step down when his contract expires at the end of 2026.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

How many of these 20 "Deadpool & Wolverine" facts do you know?

“Deadpool & Wolverine” marked a change in the superhero landscape, the return of a beloved comic-book-movie actor, and a true sense that no studio will leave a stone unturned if there’s profit to be had.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / February 28

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy NOT Retiring But Has Begun Process to Find STAR WARS Successor

This week Hollywood went into hyperdrive after a report said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy would retire by year’s end. That led to speculation over who would replace her in one of the industry’s most high profile jobs.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / November 26

‘Moana 2’ Review: High Tides of Fun, but Fails to Make Waves

Eight years after Moana sailed into theaters, the titular character returns, taking on a brand new voyage in Moana 2. Although Disney originally developed the project as a Disney+ original series to boost streaming appeal, CEO Bob Iger pivoted to make the Moana sequel into a film.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / November 22

Lindsay Lohan Reveals She Sassed Disney’s CEO at THE PARENT TRAP Premiere as a Kid

Lindsay Lohan became famous as a child actress in Disney fare in the late ’90s and early ’00s. By her own admission, she pretty much grew up on the Disney lot.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / October 31

Marvel’s Explosive 2025 TV Slate Promises Many New Stories For ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Ironheart’, ‘Wonder Man’, ‘Eyes Of Wakanda’, And More

Marvel Studios is gearing up to make 2025 a massive year on Disney+ with a diverse slate of series, packed with both long-anticipated returns and exciting new stories.

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20 sequels that earned more money than the original at the box office

It's not always that a sequel will earn more at the box office than its predecessor. However, it's certainly an impressive accomplishment when it happens. From Jumanji to Avengers and The Incredibles, the 20 sequels below made more than their original counterpart and then some.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / October 2

‘Thunderbolts*’ Adds ‘True Blood’ Star to Its Ensemble Cast

It’s still too early to tell, but Thunderbolts* may well be the poster child for Bob Iger‘s successful return to Disney when it’s all said and done. Though

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / September 24

‘Thunderbolts*’ Teaser Reveals Mysterious New MCU Organization

Much has been made about the changes that have taken place behind the scenes at Marvel Studios since Bob Iger returned to Disney. The number of series and films has been reduced, productions have been paused, rewritten and reshot and the fates of others seemingly lie in the balance as the Multiverse Saga is being reworked on the fly.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / September 3

Marvel Studios TV Head Confirms Which Nova Will Lead Disney Plus Streaming Series

It’s been over six years since Kevin Feige called Nova a character with “immediate potential” to make his way into the MCU and yet, somehow, the Human Rocket remains grounded.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / August 23

Marvel Studios Reportedly Considering a Second Season for One of Its Strangest Streaming Series

Once upon a time, Marvel Studios had grand plans to expand the MCU by exploring some of its more obscure corners and characters through streaming series on Disney Plus.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / August 21

Robert Downey Jr. Clarifies His New Marvel Studios’ Role

Marvel Studios swung for the fences at SDCC ’24 by revealing Robert Downey Jr.‘s return to the MCU. Trotting out their biggest star didn’t land quite as well as they had hoped, however, as fans questioned both the logic of recasting Downey as Victor Von Doom and whether or not he’d truly been cast as Doom at all.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / August 17

Marvel’s Robert Downey Jr. Dr. Doom Casting Plays Into My Worst MCU Fears

When I was 10 years old, I was taken out of school early to see The Avengers in IMAX 3D. My entire family went, including my mother, who hated the movie theater more than anything.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / August 13

Channing Tatum jokes he would 'do lots of terrible things' to get a Gambit solo Marvel film

Channing Tatum‘s love affair with the character Gambit is no secret. For years, the actor has been vocal about his desire to bring the charismatic Cajun mutant to the big screen. While he finally got a taste of it with a cameo in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’, it seems Tatum’s appetite for a Gambit film is far from satiated.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / August 13

D23: Major Marvel Movie Remains Absent from Kevin Feige Presentation

For the third time in four months, Marvel Studios’ One Above All, Kevin Feige, provided a convention audience with an update on the studio’s 2025 film slate when he took the stage at Disney’s D23 event on August 9th.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 12

FROZEN 4 Teased by Disney as FROZEN 3 Gets 2027 Release Window

Disney isn’t so much planning on heading into the unknown. Instead, news we already kind of suspected to be true was all but confirmed at the company’s 2024 edition of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

20 facts you might not know about Frozen

Disney's animated films of the 2010s, ranked

Our favorite cinematic female duos

Entertainment News / Field Level Media / July 17

Willow Bay, Bob Iger claim majority stake in Angel City

Angel City FC became the most valuable women's professional sports franchise in the world on Wednesday after Willow Bay and Bob Iger agreed to terms on a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League club.

Entertainment News / Field Level Media / July 3

Reports: Disney CEO Bob Iger, wife to buy control of Angel City FC

Bob Iger, the CEO of the Walt Disney Co., and his wife, Willow Bay, are nearing a deal to buy a controlling interest in Angel City FC, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / May 7

How Bob Iger’s Mandate Could Reshape Marvel Studios Future Slate

Though it had long been clear that Marvel Studios was dialing back on the number of projects to be released each year, Disney big wig Bob Iger quantified

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 7

Marvel Will Release at Most 3 Movies and 2 Shows Per Year with ‘Reduced’ Output Plan

It’s about to become a whole lot easier to keep track of the MCU. Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that Marvel Studios will be reducing its output as part of a plan to focus on the quality of its products.

The movies, TV shows, albums, and video games we're looking forward to in 2024

20 facts you might not know about 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'

The 20 best fictional worlds in film and TV

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / May 7

Bob Iger Reveals New Plan to Cut Back on Marvel Studios’ Content, Reshape Slate

For the first time since returning to Disney, Bob Iger has provided details on his vision to scale back on Marvel Studios’ content. Via Variety, Iger’s plan is to dial back on streaming series (2 per year) and films (2 or 3 per year) in the near future.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 8, 2024

Disney Reveals Release Dates for Toy Story 5, Frozen 3, and Zootopia 2

Disney is banking big on sequels. Not only did a new trailer see Moana 2 announced with its stunning first footage, but more follow-ups are on the way.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 8, 2024

TRAILER: Moana 2 Announced With Stunning First Footage

Moana is getting a surprise sequel. Announced with a stunning trailer, the follow-up to Disney’s 2016 hit will release in theatres November 27. Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed Moana 2 was initially meant to be a TV series.

ESPN considering high charge for streaming service

As ESPN considers charting a new course for its future, consumers might need to start banking some savings in advance.

Sports dynasties that weren't actually dynasties

The '2022 award winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21, 2023

ESPN spoke with NBA, NFL about 'strategic partnership,' potential ownership stakes

Leaders at ESPN had early talks with the NBA and NFL about a "strategic partnership," which could lend to potential ownership stakes in the network.

Shannon Sharpe says joining Stephen A. Smith, ESPN would be ‘great’

ESPN vets in running to host 'Monday Night Countdown'

Sports dynasties that weren't actually dynasties

Disney boss hints at change in ESPN ownership

Disney boss hints at potential change in ESPN ownership

Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, said that the media conglomerate may consider selling some of its traditional linear channels, but has a different course for ESPN.

Recently fired ESPN analyst turns away Mavericks after interview