Reel Green | Bob Iger Steps Down as Disney CEO

Reel Green returns discussing Bob Iger stepping down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. What does this mean for Disney? How will his replacement Bob Chapek fare as his heir? Why it is the best timing for Iger’s presidential aspirations? Robert Allen Iger ends …

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: Second Official Trailer Drops Online

The second and potentially final Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dropped online, delivering fans a bit more character background into actress Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso.  Actor Mads Mikkelson appears as Erso’s father in flashback or a prologue.  Voiceover narrates his integral involvement into the construction of …

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Official Trailer Debuts

The second Rogue One: A Star Wars Story official trailer debuts during the Olympics.  The dark tone remains with a tease of Darth Vader.  Just the back of his helmet shows with the ominous exhale.  The trailer contained plenty of wide shots of the universe. …

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Celebration Reel Debuts

A behind-the-scenes montage for Rogue One:  A Star Wars Story has debuted online during this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration.  Practical effects and live sets were heavy for this production.  Similar to the music from the official teaser, ‘Rogue One’ has a dark tone. Still no …

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Darth Vader Confirmed for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The rumors are true.  The barbecued remains of Anakin Skywalker, now known as Darth Vader will appear in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.  Vader’s screen time is unknown at this time.  What is known is that Obi Wan Kenobi’s prized-pupil will be in the …

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Disney and Netflix Become Exclusive

  Disney and Netflix have signed an exclusive paid television broadcast deal.  This September, Netflix will have access to stream all Disney content on its platform.  That includes the big franchises:  Disney’s animated features, Marvel Entertainment and Star Wars.  Netflix already produces and features the …

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Disney’s Forever After Franchises

Disney CEO Bob Iger’s statement to BBC Newsbeat about Star Wars and Marvel movies not ending shows an understanding of the current economic climate in entertainment and preparation for the future.  At the moment, there are very few if any “middle-class budget” films ($30M-$60M) receiving …

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