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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek released a memoir alleging Bob Iger sabotaged his tenure, while advising current CEO Josh D'Amaro to avoid political advocacy. Chapek claims Iger undermined him weekly, leading to his 2022 ouster, and criticizes Disney's past stances on the 'Don't Say Gay' bill. He supports D'Amaro but warns against taking sides in cultural disputes, noting Disney's stock has lagged the S&P 500.
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek released a memoir alleging Bob Iger sabotaged his tenure, while advising current CEO Josh D'Amaro to avoid political advocacy. Chapek claims Iger undermined him weekly, leading to his 2022 ouster, and criticizes Disney's past stances on the 'Don't Say Gay' bill. He supports D'Amaro but warns against taking sides in cultural disputes, noting Disney's stock has lagged the S&P 500.
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek released his memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' defending his aggressive pricing strategies at Disneyland and alleging that predecessor Bob Iger actively sabotaged his leadership. Chapek claims Iger undermined him weekly, leading to his 2022 ouster, while Disney insiders dismiss the account as revisionist.
Bob Chapek’s memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' alleges that Bob Iger actively sabotaged his tenure as Disney CEO from 2020 to 2022. Chapek claims Iger undermined him through public criticism and board influence, leading to his ouster. While Disney insiders dismiss the book as a 'yawner,' the release coincides with Iger’s transition to the LA Lakers and a forthcoming biography by WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan.
Bob Chapek’s memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' releases Tuesday, alleging Bob Iger sabotaged his 2020-2022 tenure as Disney CEO. While Chapek claims he did nothing wrong, Disney insiders dismiss the book as unimportant, focusing instead on a more damaging upcoming biography of Iger.
Bob Chapek’s new memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' alleges that former Disney CEO Bob Iger deliberately sabotaged his leadership from 2020 to 2022. Chapek claims Iger regretted appointing him and orchestrated his ouster, particularly over the 'Don't Say Gay' bill controversy. The book, releasing September 29, details a toxic transition and Chapek's defense of his record.
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has released excerpts from his memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' alleging that predecessor Bob Iger orchestrated a deliberate three-year campaign to undermine his leadership. Chapek claims Iger regretted appointing him in 2020 and actively worked to ensure his ouster in 2022. The book details a hostile transition, including public sniping and interference in the 'Don't Say Gay' bill response. While Chapek asserts he did nothing wrong, Disney insiders view the account as revisionist. The memoir faces competition from an unauthorized biography of Iger scheduled for release in December 2026.
Bob Chapek’s new memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' alleges that Bob Iger intentionally undermined his leadership at Disney. Chapek claims Iger sabotaged him from the moment he was appointed CEO in 2020, leading to his 2022 ouster. The book details a toxic transition, including Iger’s refusal to support Chapek during shareholder meetings and public criticisms. Chapek asserts he did nothing wrong and that Iger’s actions, not his performance, caused his dismissal. The memoir also touches on the 'Don’t Say Gay' bill controversy and Chapek’s role in elevating current CEO Josh D’Amaro. Disney has not commented on the specific claims in the new excerpts.
Bob Chapek's new memoir, 'Behind the Castle Walls,' publicly blames former Disney CEO Bob Iger for his 2022 ouster. Chapek claims Iger intentionally sabotaged him despite having handpicked him for the role. The book, which details his 30-year tenure at Disney, is set to release on September 29.
Media reports that Bob Iger would own a controlling share of the Los Angeles Lakers have been greatly exaggerated. Kushner is expected to be the lone controlling shareholder with at least 15% ownership, while Iger would be a minority investor potentially involved in day-to-day operations but not the governor of the team. The deal centers on Walter’s 64% stake for about $12.5 billion and is still under NBA review, with other principals like Todd Boehly remaining limited partners. Iger’s exact net worth is unclear, but the emphasis in coverage is on his role rather than full control.
Venture capitalist Josh Kushner teamed with Bob Iger to buy a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, marking his ascent in tech-backed investing through Thrive Capital and positioning the deal as a long-term asset play amid Mark Walter’s federal investigations.
Byron Scott says Dr. Jerry Buss wouldn’t be happy with the Lakers’ current ownership drama, as the Buss family fights over shares after Mark Walter’s sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, which Jeanie Buss is contesting. Scott urges the new owners to emulate Buss’s fair, family-first leadership and keep the franchise’s culture intact, noting the rapid sale embarrassed the family and highlighting the tension between tradition and modern ownership.
Private equity investment in professional sports is rising as stable media rights and arena-related revenues attract investors. The Lakers’ sale to Thrive Capital’s Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger exemplifies a growing trend where PE firms pursue long-horizon, high-value stakes, with large portions of sports M&A driven by private-equity activity—despite higher valuations and ongoing governance considerations.
Shaquille O’Neal says he admires the Buss family’s decision to sell their Lakers shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion, calling it a monumental business move; Jeanie Buss may challenge the sale, potentially triggering a legal battle, while a path for her to stay governor could involve buying back a stake, and reporter Shams Charania stands by his coverage amid the dispute.
The Lakers’ ownership saga intensifies as Jeanie Buss reportedly weighs buying out her siblings’ shares to stay governor, a move that could require keeping at least 15% ownership and may be woven into a deal with Mark Walter that would see Bob Iger and Josh Kushner take over his stake and governorship. Jeanie publicly pushed back at Shams Charania’s reporting that the siblings planned to sell, while Charania defended his reporting on a Pat McAfee appearance. Separately, Walter allegedly explored a loan against his Lakers stake with Apollo Global Management as the sale to new owners looms, underscoring the urgency to cash out and the possibility that a sale may be the cleaner outcome.