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☆ Disney and Charter Reach Agreement, Ending Cable Standoff
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Benjamin Mullin | More About Benjamin Mullin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Disney and Charter said Monday that they had reached a deal to resolve their programming dispute, ending a skirmish that raised questions about the future of cable television. The two sides said their new deal meant that Charter’s nearly 15 million cable TV subscribers would be able to watch programming from Disney’s channels, which include FX and ESPN. The agreement was reached hours before the kickoff of Monday Night Football, one of the most popular telecasts in the United States. For more than a week, Disney and Charter, one of the biggest cable companies in the United States, had been locked in a high-stakes struggle over the terms of their distribution agreement. The two sides couldn’t reach a deal, and Disney’s shows were pulled off Charter’s cable service before Labor Day, when many Americans were expecting to tune into college football and the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Persons: Bob Iger, Chris Winfrey Organizations: Disney, Charter, FX, ESPN, Labor, U.S Locations: United States

☆ Bob Iger doesn't have a lot of good options at Disney these days, says Puck's Matt Belloni
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBob Iger doesn't have a lot of good options at Disney these days, says Puck's Matt BelloniMatt Belloni, Puck founding partner, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the options for Disney's Hulu, the contract dispute between Disney and Charter customers, and more.

Persons: Bob Iger doesn't, Matt Belloni Matt Belloni, Puck Organizations: Disney, Hulu, Charter

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft, Block, Netflix & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

JPMorgan upgrades Tenable to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said the security software solutions company is "well positioned for better fundamentals." JPMorgan upgrades Nubank to overweight from neutral JPMorgan said it sees an attractive entry point for the Brazilian neobank company. JPMorgan downgrades Brunswick to neutral from overweight JPMorgan said higher interest rates will weight on the marine recreation company in the months ahead. Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as a top pick Bank of America said Nvidia shares remain "compelling" at current levels. " Bank of America initiates Raymond James as buy Bank of America said the financial services company is well positioned and has a defensive portfolio. "

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☆ Disney's wildest ride: Inside the story
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDisney's wildest ride: Inside the storyCNBC's DJ Sixsmith and CNBC.com media reporter Alex Sherman go inside Sherman's in-depth story about Disney's succession drama, the relationship between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, and the future of the company.

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☆ Disney drops all but free speech claim in political retaliation suit against DeSantis
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Disney on Thursday amended its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to focus solely on its First Amendment claim that the governor politically retaliated against the company. Disney had already amended its lawsuit once in May to accuse DeSantis and his allies of doubling down on their attacks. DeSantis has leaned into culture-war battles as governor and on the campaign trail, as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He has tarred Disney with the politically loaded term "woke" and accused the company of "sexualizing children" — a claim Disney CEO Bob Iger called "preposterous and inaccurate."

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Walt, Read, Disney, DeSantis, Bob Iger Organizations: Florida Gov, Disney, Walt Disney, CNBC Locations: Florida

☆ Disney's CEO Bob Iger reportedly refused to give up his office to successor Bob Chapek because it had a private shower and vanity
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Disney's CEO Bob Iger wanted to keep his office at Disney's headquarters when Bob Chapek took over. The office was equipped with a private shower and a vanity, per CNBC. Unnamed sources told CNBC that Iger insisted on retaining his office at the company's headquarters in Burbank, California. These sources said that he was fond of the private shower and a vanity for shaving that was installed in the office and built for former CEO Michael Eisner. Iger officially retired in September 2021 but was reappointed CEO in November 2022 after Chapek was ousted from the company.

Persons: Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, Chapek, Iger, Michael Eisner, Scarlett Johannson, didn't Organizations: CNBC, Service, Disney Locations: Wall, Silicon, Burbank , California

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Input prices are going up
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks sold offU.S. stocks experienced a sell-off and all major indexes closed in the red. China's trade isn't picking upChina's trade activity fell again in August, though not as badly as feared. In U.S. dollar terms, exports fell by 8.8% from a year ago, compared with the 9.2% forecast.

Persons: Stocks, Australia's, Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, Alex Sherman Organizations: CNBC, Treasury, Nikkei, Apple, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Disney, Apple China, European Commission Locations: U.S, Asia, Pacific

☆ A bunch of current and former Disney execs reportedly think Bob Iger's 'end game' is to sell the company to Apple
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Former and current Disney execs told CNBC they think Bob Iger's plan is to one day sell to Apple. Analysts have speculated about an Apple acquisition of Disney for years. Iger himself wrote that he thinks the two companies would have combined if Steve Jobs were still alive. The Disney CEO has already made clear that the door is open for potential sales of non-core Disney assets, including ABC and cable networks like FX and National Geographic. Iger himself had a long-standing relationship with Steve Jobs, as did Disney with Apple.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Lingering embers of inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks sold offU.S. stocks experienced a sell-off and all major indexes closed in the red. Relatedly, Germany's new manufacturing orders in July fell 11.7% month on month, according to provisional Destatis figures, a big plunge from June's 7.6% increase. EU-designated 'gatekeepers'The European Commission designated Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft as "gatekeepers" under its new Digital Markets Act.

Persons: Stocks, Bob Iger, Bob Chapek, Alex Sherman, Goldman Sachs, Goldman Organizations: CNBC, Treasury, Disney, Apple, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, EU, European, Meta, Microsoft, Markets Locations: U.S

Disney owns two-thirds of Hulu, while Comcast owns the rest. "Hulu has far greater value than when they struck the $27 billion agreement with Disney ... Comcast wants to get maximum value out of this." Hulu had 48.3 million subscribers at the end of the most recent quarter, compared with 24 million paid subscribers for Comcast's Peacock streaming service and 105.7 million global subscribers for Disney+. Greenfield applauded Disney CEO Bob Iger for agreeing to accelerate the Hulu purchase, saying that waiting until next year is hampering Disney's strategic flexibility. "Whatever Disney chooses to do, having partial ownership of Hulu with Comcast makes anything else they want to do more challenging," Greenfield said.

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☆ Apple buying Disney would be a storybook ending for Iger, but fairy tales aren't real
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs became Disney's largest individual shareholder after Disney acquired Pixar, then owned by Jobs, for $7.4 billion in 2006. The deal also gave Jobs a seat on the Disney board and fostered a close friendship between Jobs and Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger. Buying Disney wouldn't even classify as a bet-the-company transaction. Still, it's not clear Apple would have any interest in buying Disney. On one hand, buying Disney would supercharge those fledging businesses, which could help with Apple device churn while growing subscription revenue.

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☆ Disney's wildest ride: Iger, Chapek and the making of an epic succession mess
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +88 min

Iger told Chapek that he lived for those "two-shower days," according to people familiar with the conversation. In January 2020, Iger told Chapek the plan was back on. During his 27 years at the company, Chapek had only attended one annual meeting — as a guest in the audience. Bob Iger, Disney CEO, during a CNBC interview, Feb. 9, 2023. WATCH: Disney CEO Bob Iger's exclusive July 2023 CNBC interviewTake the 'A'During Chapek's tenure as CEO, Disney lost more than a quarter of its market value.

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☆ Disney's succession mess: The inside story of Iger and Chapek
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDisney's succession mess: The inside story of Iger and ChapekCNBC's Alex Sherman explains the inside story of the C-suite chaos at Disney over the past few years, and what it means for the entertainment giant's future.

Persons: Chapek CNBC's Alex Sherman Organizations: Disney

☆ Comcast, Disney move up deadline to decide Hulu future ownership
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The timeline to decide Hulu's ownership fate has been moved up, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said Wednesday. Comcast and Disney are set to begin those discussions on September 30, months earlier than the initial January 2024 deadline. Under the original 2019 agreement, Comcast can force Disney to buy (or Disney can require Comcast to sell) that remaining 33% stake in January 2024, at a guaranteed minimum total equity value of $27.5 billion. In May, Roberts said at an investor conference that Comcast would likely sell its 33% stake in Hulu to Disney at the beginning of next year. For Disney, the move to add Hulu content to Disney+ came as it focuses on its ad-supported Disney+ option to attract more subscribers and advertising revenue.

Persons: Brian Roberts, Roberts, Goldman Sachs, we've, Disney didn't, Bob Iger, Comcast's NBCUniversal, Iger Organizations: Comcast, Disney, Technology, Hulu, Netflix, ESPN, CNBC Locations: Hulu, U.S

☆ Disney+ cuts price to $2 in limited-time offer—find out if you're eligible
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For the next two weeks, the popular streaming service is offering three months of its ad-supported tier for $1.99 per month. The "Blockbuster September" promotion is available from Sept. 6 until Sept. 20, and can be secured by new and returning subscribers. The timing of the promotion coincides with the streaming release of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" remake, as well as the upcoming streaming release of Pixar's "Elemental" on Sept. 13. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced last month that Disney+ would be raising its prices in October. The company also introduced a Disney+ and Hulu combo bundle for $19.99 per month, while leaving the $9.99 per month price of its existing Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads untouched.

Persons: Bob Iger, Warren Buffett Organizations: Disney, Blockbuster, CNBC

☆ Disney's dispute with Charter is a lose-lose, underscoring just how broken legacy TV has become
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The almost weeklong stalemate between Disney and Charter lays bare the broken business model around distributing legacy television in the age of cord-cutting. In the talks, Charter agreed to shell out more than the $2.2 billion annually it paid Disney under the old carriage deal. DIS 1M mountain Walt Disney stock performance month-to-date. Linear TV is an issue for Disney. However, we would like to see a quick end to the Charter dispute and to see Iger resolve Disney's challenging position in the traditional linear TV market.

Persons: Walt Disney, Bob Iger, Jim Cramer, Iger, Disney, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: Hollywood, Charter Communications, Disney, Charter, ESPN, ABC, Spectrum's, U.S, Hulu, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, JPMorgan, The, CNBC, SportsCenter, ESPN Headquarters, Washington Post, The Washington Post, Getty

☆ Disney's succession saga: Bob Iger's wild ride to return as CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailDisney's succession saga: Bob Iger's wild ride to return as CEOAlex Sherman, CNBC media and technology reporter, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Bob Iger's succession surge and the eventual path back to the company.

Persons: Bob Iger's, Alex Sherman Organizations: CNBC

☆ How much is Hulu worth? As Disney gears up to buy Comcast's share of the streamer, analysts say Bob Iger may have to pay a hefty price.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

When it comes to Hulu, value is in the eye of the holder. However, Comcast claims Hulu is worth double what Disney is saying, according to Bloomberg — even in a tough media environment. "It's what would a willing buyer in a robust auction pay," Roberts said of Hulu's valuation at a MoffettNathanson conference in May. Another way to value Hulu is by comparing its EV-to-subscriber ratio with that of Netflix. By buying all of Hulu, Disney can position itself for the next big trend in media, Noell said.

Persons: Bob Iger, Bloomberg —, Peacock, Brian Roberts, Roberts, financials, maven, Hulu, Tim Nollen, Netflix's, Nollen, Iger, Matthew Thornton, who's bullish, Barton Crockett, Crockett, Brandon Nispel, Nispel, Jason Bazinet, Bazinet, Davis Noell, Noell Organizations: Disney, Comcast, Hulu, Bloomberg, Wall Street, Macquarie, Netflix, Rosenblatt Securities, Citigroup, Star Wars, Marvel, Providence Equity Partners Locations: Hulu

☆ Disney’s battle with Charter could pose an existential threat to the cable bundle
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —It’s a carriage fight that could lead to the dismantling — or revolution — of the cable television bundle. Charter argues that it is paying a premium for Disney content ($2.2 billion in 2023), but that much of the first-class, buzzy content is actually on platforms like Disney+, not the linear channels. And it says it has proposed “creative ways” to make Disney’s DTC offerings available to Charter subscribers. But, in Disney’s eyes, why would it give away access to its expensive DTC content at no additional cost to Charter subscribers? “The Walt Disney Company and Charter have the opportunity to work together on transforming the industry for the long-term benefit of both companies and their customers,” Charter said.

Persons: CNN —, Disney, “, Bob Iger, Chris Winfrey, ” Organizations: CNN, Disney, Charter Communications, US, NFL, ABC, ESPN, Labor, Charter, Warner Bros, Paramount, Comcast, Fox Corporation, Hulu, FuboTV, Walt Disney Company, ”

☆ Barbie’s a boss but not a business model
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Lauren Silva Laughlin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O) boss David Zaslav is playing too much with Barbie. Mattel (MAT.O), the $8 billion company behind the brand, has increased its market value 20% since late May, growing three times as fast as the S&P 500 Index (.SPX). Lego partnered with Warner Bros in 2014 to produce a movie featuring its renowned plastic bricks. Unlike Disney and its superheroes, Warner Bros doesn’t own the blonde bombshell. Barbie may be this year’s boss, but she and her nostalgic ilk are unlikely to become business models.

Persons: David Zaslav, Barbie, Margot Robbie, Harry Potter, Polly, Cuties, Walt Disney’s, Bob Iger, Warner, oligopolistic, Davidson, Jeffrey Goldfarb, Sharon Lam Organizations: Reuters, Warner Bros Discovery, Mattel, Warner Bros, Marvel, Disney, McKinsey, Harley, Thomson

☆ What's next for Disney as CEO Bob Iger works to streamline the company, cut costs, and make streaming profitable
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Lucia Moses | Alison Brower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bob Iger is trying to reshape Disney as a leaner company in his second act as CEO. When Bob Iger came back to Disney in November 2022, the company and the town celebrated the return of a successful and statesmanlike CEO for the world's largest entertainment brand. Two years under Iger's predecessor Bob Chapek left the company reorganized — in ways many company insiders didn't like — and executives, teams, and creative partners demoralized. Iger told CNBC in July that Disney's TV and cable businesses, including ABC and cable networks like FX, "may not be core" to the company. If Iger succeeds in acquiring all of Hulu, some analysts believe it would help Disney with streaming content, marketing, and ad revenue.

Persons: Bob Iger, Iger, Iger's, Bob Chapek, didn't, He's, Ron DeSantis, Penn, —, Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, Josh D'Amaro, Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs, Puck Organizations: Disney, ESPN, Apple, Florida Gov, Iger, — Entertainment, Parks, CNBC, ABC, Hulu, Hollywood, Writers Guild of America, Association of, Television Producers, SAG, WGA, He's, Netflix, Penn Entertainment, ESPN Bet Locations: Hollywood, Orlando, California, Hulu

☆ Bob Iger's latest headache is Disney's battle with 'cable cowboy' John Malone
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Ryan Hogg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Disney's Bob Iger is going head-to-head with "cable cowboy" John Malone in a tussle about payments. AdvertisementAdvertisementWriters and actors are on strike, his streaming platform is losing buckets of cash, and now Disney CEO Bob Iger has another headache to contend with — a battle with the "cable cowboy" John Malone. Advertisement Advertisement Watch: I quit cable for DirecTV Now and it's saving me over $1,000 a year — here's how I did itThe cable operator claims the demands are unrealistic amid "significant viewership declines" across Disney's channels. ESPN has been one of the few cable channels to swim against the tide and even managed to increase its audience by 12% last year, per Nielsen data viewed by the Los Angeles Times . AdvertisementAdvertisementCharter has threatened to permanently bar all Disney's channels from its service but Iger is not backing down either.

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☆ Spectrum owner Charter calls pay-TV model broken as it battles Disney over blackout
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

That resulted in Charter's customers losing access to its networks, including broadcaster ABC and pay-TV channels such as ESPN and FX. These sorts of battles, which can lead to so-called blackouts for pay-TV customers, are common in the industry. They said they pushed for a revamped deal with Disney that would see Charter cable customers receive access to Disney's ad-supported streaming services like Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost. "The [traditional TV] model has been very good to Disney," Pitaro said at CNBC x Boardroom's inaugural Game Plan sports business summit. Disney said Thursday that it has been able to secure successful deals with other pay-TV companies and is still committed to reaching an agreement with Charter.

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☆ The Club had a busy week of trades as the stock market recovered. Here's a run-down
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Club purchased 100 shares of Estee Lauder, at $154.11 each, bringing Estee Lauder's weighting in the portfolio to 2.32%, up from from 1.77%. The Club purchased 145 shares of GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC), at $68.75 apiece, bringing its portfolio weighting to 2.66%, up from from 2.31%. The Club purchased 120 shares of Walt Disney (DIS), at $83.61 apiece, increasing its portfolio weighting to 3.89%, up from 3.55%. With the stock down nearly 6% midmorning Friday, the Club added 17 more shares , at $870.85 each, increasing the company's portfolio weighting to 2.02%. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

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☆ Hollywood studios should cut Netflix out of strike negotiations, Barry Diller says
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Barry Diller is calling on the legacy Hollywood studios to end the dual writers and actors strikes, otherwise it'll be "catastrophic" to the industry. The media mogul, speaking on the podcast "On with Kara Swisher," said the strikes would only strengthen streaming giant Netflix during a tumultuous time for legacy media. He also advised studios to cut Netflix and other streamers out of the negoations with the unions. He said the legacy studios, actors and writers should be "natural allies" given their century of working together. Diller said legacy media should take some of its "shows and creativity and build our networks back up.

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