Disney CEO Robert Iger and ESPN chief George Bodenheimer will lead the ESPN contingent.
It could certainly be a long haul for Disney's Chief Executive, Robert Iger .
Hundreds of journalists and invited guests, including Al Gore, Yo-Yo Ma, and Robert Iger, the C.
But few people in Hollywood believe Iger will succeed Michael Eisner--a not-so-subtle slight to both men.
Disney head Bob Iger was asked about gaming during the conference call discussing the news.
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Where Eisner is viewed as a shark--creative, cunning and controlling--Iger is a likeable doer: decisive and diplomatic.
But in snarky Hollywood, Iger has the misfortune of toiling in the shadow of an executive idol.
The "Star Wars" franchise will get two spinoff movies, Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger announced Tuesday.
The do-it-yourself approach has worked so well that Iger wants to do the same for other Disney characters.
Under Iger Disney successfully acquired Pixar and Marvel, two important movie-making entities, and helped get Disney back on track.
"People are consuming product in new destinations, on new devices, " Mr. Iger said.
But Iger made it clear this is about more than just a movie.
Firstly, the company announced that its current CEO, Robert Iger, will step down from his duty in 2015.
"He brings me into those creative meetings because it's very important for me to develop that eye, " Iger says.
Disney CEO Robert Iger tells the Wall Street Journal that the success is not just a seasonal blip.
He implies it is Bob Iger, and others in the know confirm this.
Lucasfilm will disclose more details about the spinoff in the future, Iger said.
On Apple iCloud, which is supposed to be introduced Monday: Iger says he is not part of the launch.
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Still, when Disney later brought in a new CEO, Bob Iger, the chairman and CEO roles were once again combined.
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Last month Disney chief executive Robert Iger announced that he will step down from his CEO position in 2015.
"When we look at how Disney will grow, it's through a few key partnerships, " says Disney President Robert Iger .
Mr Iger seems unlikely to force radical change on a company that Mr Eisner shaped over the past 20 years.
Iger says social, global and mobile, plus cloud storage, makes for an exciting, interesting and challenging time for the media business.
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Eisner will step down as chief executive of the entertainment company next year, to be replaced by Robert Iger .
She is considered a possible candidate for the top job at Disney when current CEO Bob Iger steps down in 2015.
Mr Iger outlined the studio's plans with CNBC ahead of a call with analysts to discuss the Disney company's latest financial results.
At last week's board meeting, these people argued against Mr Iger's appointment.
Investors might be hoping to take advantage of investor grousing driving the stock down the next time Iger announces a big franchise buy.
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Iger says he looks at the new platforms in the same way, as new opportunity to make money on TV and movie content.
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