I spent the year with the team fixing a lot of things, Iger said.
Storytelling, obviously, is the core of what we do as a company.
Parks are a bright spot and were front and center.
Bob Iger, DisneylandGetty
I knew that there were myriad challenges that I would face coming back, Iger said.
But I also believe that hopeless optimism doesnt do anybody any good.
So, reason to be optimistic No.
A few told Deadline they felt the lack of direct feedback of wasnt clearly communicated in advance.
On the ESPN side, Pitaro reaffirmed plans to go direct-to-consumer in 2025.
Our mission is to serve the sports fan anytime, anywhere.
She and Iger were both really upbeat about Disneys general entertainment titles on the app alongside its branded content.
Weve seen what its done.
We see the impact that it has on our guests and fans around the world.
Weve got so much space to play with.
So many stories to continue to tell, so many new places to go.
Great storytelling isnt just a box office or ratings story but has ripple effects on parks and consumer products.
Things were tough then as well but Igers presence reassured investors and employees.
All true so far, save for the upcoming multi-billion dollar purchase of Comcasts stake in Hulu.
He recently split ESPN off into its own division.
ABC News got a shoutout as Iger told Muir he loves it and everything the ABC News team does.
Weve been in the streaming business now for just four years and we accomplished a tremendous amount there.
Id like to build that streaming business into something even more significant than it is.
