Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest”
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals past acquisition talks with major tech and entertainment companies.
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📍 How it ended
Bob Iger revealed that Disney held conversations about merging with Apple, but Apple did not show much interest. He also stated that Disney failed to buy Twitter and the James Bond franchise.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has disclosed that Disney held discussions with Apple about a potential merger. Iger also mentioned that Disney had considered acquiring James Bond and Twitter.
Coverage emphasizes Iger's candid remarks about Disney's past acquisition strategies. Outlets such as IGN, 9to5Mac, Yahoo, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter are reporting on the story.
Watch for reactions from Apple and other companies mentioned. Coverage does not yet specify whether these discussions are ongoing or if new talks are planned.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 22d ago.
Quick answers
What companies did Bob Iger mention Disney considered acquiring?
Iger mentioned Disney had considered acquiring Apple, James Bond, and Twitter.
What is the current status of these acquisition talks?
Coverage does not yet specify whether these discussions are ongoing or if new talks are planned.
Which outlets are covering this story?
IGN, 9to5Mac, Yahoo, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter are among the outlets reporting on Iger's remarks.
Coverage (7)
- Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon MSN · 22d ago
- Bob Iger Talks About the Deals He Almost Made, AI, and More Before He Retired WDW News Today · 22d ago
- 'We Had a List and I Figured Let’s Just Tick Them Off and Buy Them All' — Ex-Disney Boss Reveals All the Companies He Wanted to Buy IGN · 22d ago
- Apple and Disney had conversations about merging, says Bob Iger 9to5Mac · 22d ago
- Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon: "I fig... Yahoo · 22d ago
- Disney Failed to Buy James Bond, Twitter and Apple, Says Bob Iger Variety · 22d ago
- Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest” The Hollywood Reporter · 22d ago
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