BOB IGER MOVIES COVERAGE

John Williams to Score STAR WARS: EPISODE VII?

At a STAR TREK press conference in Berlin yesterday, director J.J. Abrams let it slip that Williams will probably return for EPISODE VII, though nothing is solidified yet. (more...)

'Beach Party' Star Annette Funicello Dies at Age 70

Actress Annette Funicello, long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday April 8 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 70. (more...)

The Academy Announces Naming Of The David Geffen Theater

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it has received a $25 million commitment from The David Geffen Foundation for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. (more...)

CITIZEN HEARST Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide Today

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning today, March 11 in multiple citie... (more...)

George Lucas: Hamill, Fisher & Ford 'Pretty Much Signed' for STAR WARS Sequel

In a new article published in Bloomberg Businessweek regarding the Disney's recent acquisition of Lucasfilm, George Lucas revealed that Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford had pretty much bee... (more...)

Han Solo, Boba Fett to Be Focus of New STAR WARS Spin Off Films

EW reports that the Walt Disney Company has revealed plans to make a number of spin-off movies unrelated to the post-Return of the Jedi trilogy that had already been announced. The first two such film... (more...)

CITIZEN HEARST to Hit Movie Theaters Nationwide, 3/11

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation, in conjunction with D&E Entertainment, announced today the nationwide theatrical release of CITIZEN HEARST beginning March 11 in multiple cities, incl... (more...)

VIDEO: Disney to Prep Stand-Alone STAR WARS Flicks in Addition to New Trilogy

In an interview today with CNBC, Walt Disney Pictures' CEO Bob Iger confirmed the stand-alone STAR WARS feature film rumors. For the full interview, check out the video below! (more...)

LucasFilms Confirms Michael Arndt Will Pen New STAR WARS Trilogy

LucasFilms has officially confirmed that Michael Arndt, the Oscar-winning writer behind THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, and TOY STORY 3, will officially write the upcoming STAR ... (more...)

CATCHING FIRE Writer to Pen Upcoming STAR WARS Trilogy for Disney

Michael Arndt, the writer behind THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, and TOY STORY 3, is set to pen the upcoming STAR WARS trilogy for Disney, Deadline reported today. (more...)

Leslie Iwerks & Hearst Corporation Announce CITIZEN HEARST Documentary

The First Documentary Chronicling the 125-Year History of the Media Giant Founded by William Randolph Hearst; Docu Screens at Asia Society Texas Center in Houston Tonight Leslie Iwerks Productions and... (more...)

Academy Unveils First Look at Motion Picture Museum Plans

The Academy unveiled its vision for the first major U.S. museum dedicated exclusively to the history and ongoing development of motion pictures. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for CITIZEN HEARST Documentary

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies -- will... (more...)

Trailer: The First Documentary Chronicling the 125-Year History of the Media Giant Founded by William Randolph Hearst

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies -- will... (more...)

Documentary CITIZEN HEARST to Premiere at 2012 Hamptons Film Festival

Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced today that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies -... (more...)

D23's 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives' Exhibition Opens Today, 7/6

D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, which encompasses more than 500 historic artifacts from nearly nine decades of Disney history, opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and M... (more...)

Alan Horn Named Chairman of Walt Disney Studios

Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced today that Alan Horn has been named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios effective June 11. (more...)

Walt Disney Studio Chairman Rich Ross Resigns

Walt Disney Studios Chairman Rich Ross has released a statement confirming that he has resigned his position at Disney. (more...)

D23 to Present 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives' Beg. 7/6

D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, which encompasses more than 500 historic artifacts from nearly nine decades of Disney history, opens at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and M... (more...)

Photo Coverage: 'Toy Story 3' Premieres in LA

Yesterday, June 13, Toy Story 3 had it's world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. (more...)

Photo Flash: Disney's Inaugural D23 Convention

The ultimate Disney fan experience is connecting guests with The Walt Disney Company in exciting new ways, from September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center just across the street from Disne... (more...)

Disney Launches First Official Fan Organization 'D23'

Disney announced today the launch of D23, the first official community for Disney fans in the Company's 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and behind closed doors to get the inside s... (more...)