Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy set to bring Hollywood magic to LA28 Games Kathleen Kennedy’s appointment to oversee the Olympics and Paralympic ceremonies was confirmed Wednesday The Independent UK · 20h ago
Netflix Workforce Layoffs, Executive Shake-Ups Reportedly Expose Deep Culture Clash Between Tech and Hollywood Netflix layoffs affecting 1,000 workers and senior leadership changes raise questions about reported tensions between Hollywood and technology teams. International Business Times UK · 23h ago
The Netflix layoffs reveal what corporate America is getting wrong How a company lets people go shapes the people who stay, and a little dignity costs very little. Fortune · Oct 27
What’s Happening to Netflix? Their Earnings Report Was Underwhelming and Here’s Why! Netflix made more money, beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations, and still managed to disappoint investors. That sounds like the financial equivalent of bringing home an excellent report card and getting grounded anyway. But the streaming giant’s October 20 earnings report explains the reaction: investors care about what Netflix earns today,… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 22
Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement and revenue growth Netflix shares fell after its latest earnings failed to cheer investors as the streaming giant faces mounting competition and reportedly plans to cut around 1,000 jobs. Euronews · Oct 21
Netflix posts higher Q3 profit but revenue growth worries pull shares lower Netflix, which announced layoff plans last week, posted a third-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations The Independent UK · Oct 20
Bela Bajaria’s season finale: Desi content queen exits Netflix Bela Bajaria has stepped down from her role as chief content officer at Netflix amid significant challenges in the media landscape. She oversaw an impressive annual budget of almost $20 billion while bolstering Netflix's international content strategy. With a decline in audience engagement highlighting the industry's evolution, the streaming giant… The Times of India · Oct 20
Netflix Film Boss Dan Lin Ousted in Brutal Shake-up as Insider Says 'Everyone Is Collateral Damage' Netflix has removed film chief Dan Lin days after cutting about 1,000 jobs and announcing Bela Bajaria's departure, with Peter Rice set to oversee content operations temporarily. International Business Times UK · Oct 20
Netflix film division boss to exit in second senior departure in a week Netflix said on Monday its film division head Dan Lin would leave after nearly three years at the helm, marking a second senior executive departure in less than a week amid concerns The Economic Times · Oct 19
Netflix names former Disney executive Peter Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs Netflix has appointed Peter Rice as the new chief content officer starting on October 26. Rice, previously at Disney, will manage the platform's content strategy, including series and films. Bela Bajaria, who served in the role since January 2023, is departing the company. This leadership change follows Netflix's announcement of… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Peter Rice to oversee opening and closing ceremonies for 2028 LA Olympics and Paralympics Peter Rice, former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox, has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
‘The definition of a classic’: Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go at 20 A Booker-winning author, a Nobel prize-winning scientist and the directors of the film and stage adaptations on why Ishiguro’s dystopian tale still speaks to us today The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025
Feel like giving up dry January? Expert tips for staying free of alcohol Telling friends and family makes all the difference, says expert The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025
An adaptation of Stephen King's hugely popular fantasy book has been rescued by A24 as a TV show Fairy Tale will be a TV show Total Film · Oct 17, 2024
Fortune · Nov 24, 2022 Bob Iger was on a $10m consultancy deal with Disney before his return Before his return to Disney, Bob Iger reportedly had a $10 million deal to advise his successor Bob Chapek, despite the two executives barely speaking.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 Behind the stunning exit of Disney CEO Bob Chapek Five months ago, Bob Chapek seemed firmly in control.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 Disney is not what it was when Bob Iger left. Does he have the magic touch to turn it around? Bob Iger's return to the Walt Disney Co. was greeted with glee by Wall Street and Hollywood's creative community. His 15-year tenure leading Disney — which included the landmark acquisitions of Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox — made the industry believe he had an almost magic touch.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022 Key players in the Disney leadership drama Walt Disney Co.'s bombshell news Sunday night that Bob Iger would return as chief executive sent shock waves throughout the Burbank entertainment giant, Hollywood and Wall Street.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2022 As Chapek weathers Disney drama, board gathers in Florida For Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek, the last few months have brought one headache after another.
Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022 Disney's culture clash led to firing of TV chief Peter Rice has one of the longer resumes in the entertainment industry, but when his time at Walt Disney Co. came to an end it was over in seven minutes.
Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022 Peter Rice ousted as Disney TV chief in major shake-up Peter Rice, the chairman of Walt Disney Co.'s TV content division, has been fired from the Burbank-based entertainment giant in a move sure to rock Hollywood.
Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022 Disney Abruptly Fires Veteran Content Executive - All You Need To Know Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) named Dana Walden as Chairman, Disney General Entertainment Content,