Lucas Shaw

managing editor of media and entertainment at Bloomberg

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Lucas Shaw on KCRW

Disney CEO Bob Iger is planning on retiring at the end of 2026. Who at the company is primed to take the throne?

Succession, Disney style: Meet the execs poised to replace Bob Iger

Disney CEO Bob Iger is planning on retiring at the end of 2026. Who at the company is primed to take the throne?

from The Business

Hollywood’s messy year: Strikes disrupted show biz, the box office surprised, studios and execs struggled, and streamers started licensing.

A look back at Hollywood’s rollercoaster year

Hollywood’s messy year: Strikes disrupted show biz, the box office surprised, studios and execs struggled, and streamers started licensing.

from The Business

Hollywood’s year of WGA and SAG strikes, streaming struggles, and big-budget flops is raising questions about how the industry will adjust.

What’s the year-end bottom line for Hollywood after dual strikes?

Hollywood’s year of WGA and SAG strikes, streaming struggles, and big-budget flops is raising questions about how the industry will adjust.

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