This might be the biggest deal made over a Hollywood Star in many years. After 90 years in showbiz Minnie Mouse finally got hers. This crowned off the weekend where many joined to #RockTheDots in honor of this ver versatile superstar. With a big sendoff Sunday in Hollywood Studios Minnie & Mickey made their way to Hollwood for Minnie to be presented her spot on the Walk of Fame by Bob Iger & pop-icon Katy Perry. As I was watching I couldn't help but be blown away by the many achievements Mrs. Mouse has had in her illustrious Hollywood career. I've said it before, but now so has Bob Iger himself, this is definitely about time. Anyway, check it out, & share your favorite Minnie moment in the comments. Mine's Mickey's Vacation, I think it was called. Where the whole gang goes to Hawaii. Might just be one of my favorite cartoons period. This was a monumental occasion, check out the send off, the awards, & then a hilarious video of Disney's Animal Kingdom doin their own version of #RockTheDots.
Looks Like The End Of The "Iger Era" Is Near
CEO of Walt Disney Co. Bob Iger, while speaking at Vanity Fair's New Establishment Summit, announced that he is planning to step down from his position sometime, mid-2019. Pushed back from 2016 to 2018, & then extended until this new 2019 date while having trouble finding a successor, this will be the third attempt made by Iger to leave his position as CEO. This time however he says, "This time I mean it." He's leaving some really big shoes behind to fill. I mean, this guy is responsible for Disney's acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, & Lucasfilm. Those almost seeming small achievements compared to all the amazing feats that have occurred while under Iger guidance. I would almost go as far to say no one has done this much for the Disney Company since Walt himself. I wish Bob Iger well in his future endeavors, & my only hope is they can find someone who can really step up to the task. Is this even possible? What do y'all think now that it's finally coming to that time? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Hacked Disney Movie Being Held For Ransom
The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed hackers are holding a Disney movie "hostage" for a huge ransom in Bitcoin or else they will release it piece at a time. Iger is working with federal investigators & has stated that Disney won't pay. Later on in the day Deadline revealed that they had learned it was May 26th's upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales that fell victim to this piracy. It won't take Alanis Morrissette to find the irony in that. All joking aside though, this sucks. A lot of people work really hard to get these major motion pictures of the ground, & they all fall victim to a stunt like this. I hope this gets figured out before it becomes a real problem throughout the industry. If you see this film pirated, no matter how much you have to fight the urge, don't watch it. That's the only way I can think to not let these pricks win. Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
One More Year for Bob Iger
Bob Iger has signed on for an extra year of running the house of mouse as Disney's CEO. Orlando Business Journal reports he has extended his contract for the second time through July, 2 2019, as the company struggles to find him a successor. This is troublesome times as he was one of the keys to the financial success of the movies & parks since he's been CEO. He was also an integral part in making my life all about Disney with the acquisition of Marvel, Lucasfilm, & Pixar. Saying he will definitely be leaving this time around, I know I will miss his presence & he's got some pretty big shoes to fill. Thanks for another year though Mr. Iger.
