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This day in pop culture for February 7

On this day in pop culture history, Beatlemania came to America, “Pinocchio” opened in theaters and “America’s Most Wanted” ...

Disney's D'Amaro Era Begins: 8 Biggest Challenges Facing the New CEO

In assuming the role of Walt Disney CEO, Josh D'Amaro doesn't just get the keys to a $185 billion media giant; he also inherits the responsibility of navigating the company through a whole new world - ...

At Disney, Bob Iger 'succeeded masterfully.' But new CEO Josh D'Amaro still faces many challenges

Iger acknowledged facing obstacles in his second stint as CEO, saying this week the company had "a tremendous amount that ...

Disney's CEO succession: A timeline of key events

A timeline of key developments in the succession drama that has enveloped Disney in recent years.

Disney supercharged its parks. The booming division still has room to run

For Disney's fiscal first quarter, experiences represented 38% of the company's total revenue, yet generated a whopping 71% ...

Signs Point To Continuity On Disney Movie Studio Side As Josh D'Amaro Moves Into CEO Role

With Disney officially naming Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro as CEO and the successor to Bob Iger and Dana Walden ...
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On this day 40 years ago: Steve Jobs’ Pixar purchase ignites a $7.4 billion Disney legacy

Steve Jobs purchased the computer graphics division from Lucasfilm on February 3, 1986, for $5 million in technology rights and […] ...