Bob Iger just spilled the tea on some mega deals Disney almost scored but didn’t. In a recent chat with The Financial Times, the former Disney CEO shared how they nearly bought Twitter, were snubbed by Apple, and missed out on owning James Bond. Why does this matter? Because it shows how close Disney came to shaking up the entertainment world even more!
Iger revealed that Disney was this close to snagging Twitter from Jack Dorsey at a sweet price, aiming to turn it into a global platform for Disney content. But last-minute jitters about it being a “horrible distraction” made them walk away. Speaking of almosts, Apple and Disney merger talks happened but went nowhere. Iger thought it could have been a game-changer, but Apple didn’t seem too keen.
And let’s not forget James Bond! Disney wanted to add 007 to its collection, but Amazon swooped in and got the rights instead. This isn’t the first time Disney aimed high; they successfully acquired Marvel and Star Wars in the past. For now, we’ll have to see how Apple’s upcoming tech and Disney’s moves play out separately.
Keep an eye out for any future collabs or surprise acquisitions. Who knows, maybe Disney will surprise us all with a new mega-deal!
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