Iger Continues: Looking forward to Cars 2 coming and the opening of Carsland in 2012. (shows Cars 2 trailer)
Talks about what’s coming up for Marvel. First is Thor with Academy Award Winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins (shows a trailer). Explains why there’s a Paramount logo on the trailer – the distributor of the Marvel films through this summer (Marvel still owns them). In July Captain America will be released. Next year Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk and Black Widow come together in The Avengers.
Starting to see amazing results from investment in Parks and Resorts. Mentions World of Color and Cars Land. Immensely proud of the Disney Dream. Doubling size of Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. In August, open Aulani, Disney Fantasy, Shanghai Disneyland (very close to final approval).
ABC Entertainment has some of most watched and recorted shows in US and Worldwide. ABC Family is THE channel for Millenials. Disney Channel delivers record domestic ratings and excited about expansion into new International markets (now in 168 worldwide). Starting Disney Junior internationally and ultimately a standalone channel in 2012.
ESPN – no part of the company takes greater advantage of new technology. Talks about the immense success that it is. (shows ESPN sizzle reel)
Invites everyone to stay connected with Disney via their Facebook pages
Disney guided by 3 principals
- Act in an ethical manner and consider the consequences of our action
- Champion the happiness of kids and their families
- Inspire kids and parents, employees and communities to make a positive change in the world
Invites reading of Corporate Citizenship report online. Honored to lead Disney. Greatful for opportunity and support.
Introduces John Pepper for business portion of the meeting but first, one more surprise…
They get to see the first Toy Story Toon – Hawaiian Vacation.