Disney's Leadership Shake-Up: Walden Speaks Out
Disney's future is up in the air, and Dana Walden is one of the top contenders to take over from Bob Iger as CEO. However, she's not the only candidate. Josh D'Amaro, who heads up the parks division, is also a strong contender.
Teamwork Over Competition
Walden emphasizes that it's not a competition. She's all about teamwork and believes in the company's direction.
Jimmy Kimmel's Support
Jimmy Kimmel has thrown his support behind Walden. He's a big fan and thinks she's done a great job. However, Kimmel himself has been in hot water lately. He was suspended after some controversial comments, but the suspension was short-lived. He was back on the air in about a week.
The Suspension Controversy
The suspension caused a stir. Some people thought Disney caved to pressure. But Walden says the decision was about cooling things down. She wanted to protect the employees and the audience.
Streaming Subscriptions
Walden also dismissed reports of a big drop in streaming subscriptions. According to her, the numbers were exaggerated, and Disney is doing just fine.
White House Silence
Meanwhile, there's been no word from the White House. Walden says they didn't hear from President Trump about the Kimmel situation. She's focused on moving forward and putting the controversy behind them.