The sudden departure of Disney chief financial officer Christine McCarthy from her role citing family medical leave poses complications for both filling that role permanently and succession plans to install a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, according to Wall Street analysts and industry experts.
McCarthy’s exit creates a domino effect that not only prolongs the search for her replacement until Iger is able to choose a successor but may push the chief executive to extend his contract beyond its initial two years in order to ensure the company is stable.
“It slows everything in the near-term because they have to do a search for the new CFO which has to include external parties,” Laura Martin, senior entertainment and internet analyst at Needham & Company told TheWrap. “So a lot of times to replace a CFO of this caliber, it takes a year.”
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McCarthy’s exit creates a domino effect that not only prolongs the search for her replacement until Iger is able to choose a successor but may push the chief executive to extend his contract beyond its initial two years in order to ensure the company is stable.
“It slows everything in the near-term because they have to do a search for the new CFO which has to include external parties,” Laura Martin, senior entertainment and internet analyst at Needham & Company told TheWrap. “So a lot of times to replace a CFO of this caliber, it takes a year.”
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- 6/19/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
This week in honor of the upcoming “Star Wars: Rouge One” film we focus our recommended reading on the Star Wars franchise, looking a bit at its past and its current incarnations at Marvel Comics. We also talk our top 5 favorite Star Wars moments and check out some of the books for the week.
Recommended Reading
Star Wars & Darth Vader
Star Wars - Writer-Jason Aaron, Art-John Cassaday, Simone Bianchi, Mike Deodato, Stuart Immonen, Mike Mayhew, Leinil Francis Yu, Jorge Molina, Inkers-Wade Von Grawbadger Colors-Laura Martin, Justin Ponsor
Darth Vader - Writer-Kieron Gillen, Art-Salvador Larroca
Current Marvel Titles Reading Order http://www.howtolovecomics.com/2015/09/10/marvel-star-wars-comics/
Dark Horse on Marvel Unlimited Reading Order http://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/star-wars-reading-order/#ongoingstarwars
The Original Marvel Star Wars comic 1977-1986 107 issues 3 annuals
Top 5 Favorite Star Wars Moments
Manny
Opening Score - John Williams
Imperial Walkers
Cantina Scene Figrin D'an and the...
Recommended Reading
Star Wars & Darth Vader
Star Wars - Writer-Jason Aaron, Art-John Cassaday, Simone Bianchi, Mike Deodato, Stuart Immonen, Mike Mayhew, Leinil Francis Yu, Jorge Molina, Inkers-Wade Von Grawbadger Colors-Laura Martin, Justin Ponsor
Darth Vader - Writer-Kieron Gillen, Art-Salvador Larroca
Current Marvel Titles Reading Order http://www.howtolovecomics.com/2015/09/10/marvel-star-wars-comics/
Dark Horse on Marvel Unlimited Reading Order http://www.comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/star-wars-reading-order/#ongoingstarwars
The Original Marvel Star Wars comic 1977-1986 107 issues 3 annuals
Top 5 Favorite Star Wars Moments
Manny
Opening Score - John Williams
Imperial Walkers
Cantina Scene Figrin D'an and the...
- 12/6/2016
- by Emmanuel Gomez
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Round Up Week 09-28-2016
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
This week begins New York Comic Con! And your faithful comic book reviewer will be attending and looking to get as many scoops, interviews and photos possible! How does DC Comics look going into this week’s releases and Comic Con line up? Let’s take a look!
Action Comics #964
Story: Dan Jurgens Art: Patrick Zircher, Tomeu Morey
Review: So this is supposed to bring things back to the “status quo” for Superman. Ummm…I guess? Essentially Pre-Flash Point Supes brings current mystery “normal” Clark Kent the fortress of solitude. There Superman begins to inspect Clark to see just how the heck this is all possible. The final conclusion seems to be that indeed this is legit Clark Kent and The Superman of New 52 was impersonating as Clark to protect him from a dangerous organization. Now of course none of this...
- 10/3/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Comic Book Reviews: DC Comics Round Up Week 08-24-2016
Recently I put up an article here on Lrm about getting into Batman for new or casual readers (and to an extent, some of the more regular comic book readers out there). I broke it down to three good jumping on points, of which Tom King’s "Batman: Rebirth #1" was used. Now with some of the "Rebirth" books getting near issue six, I can say almost (Almost, not All!) all of the official "Rebirth" books have been an excellent introduction to the series for new readers. On that front, DC has been hugely successful (and the sales numbers are showing it). While continuity is still a bit funky, and events within titles don’t really seem to match up in a macro sense, each individual series has been a blast to read. While I am still reading Marvel books,...
Recently I put up an article here on Lrm about getting into Batman for new or casual readers (and to an extent, some of the more regular comic book readers out there). I broke it down to three good jumping on points, of which Tom King’s "Batman: Rebirth #1" was used. Now with some of the "Rebirth" books getting near issue six, I can say almost (Almost, not All!) all of the official "Rebirth" books have been an excellent introduction to the series for new readers. On that front, DC has been hugely successful (and the sales numbers are showing it). While continuity is still a bit funky, and events within titles don’t really seem to match up in a macro sense, each individual series has been a blast to read. While I am still reading Marvel books,...
- 8/26/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Some of you who read my Facebook posts might have already seen this, but I think that it’s important enough to repeat the story. It’s from the “See Something, Say Something” school.
Yesterday I was walking down the block to the store and I passed a parked car with two dogs in it and all the windows closed, including the sunroof. It was 95 degrees here in Bayonne, which meant that inside the car it must have been at least 10 degrees hotter. I went into the restaurant on the corner and asked if anyone owned this car. No. So, what to do? I waited about five minutes to see if the owner came back – nope. So I called the police. I’m happy to say they showed up immediately. They went from door-to-door up and down the street, and to the storefronts to see if they could find the owner.
Yesterday I was walking down the block to the store and I passed a parked car with two dogs in it and all the windows closed, including the sunroof. It was 95 degrees here in Bayonne, which meant that inside the car it must have been at least 10 degrees hotter. I went into the restaurant on the corner and asked if anyone owned this car. No. So, what to do? I waited about five minutes to see if the owner came back – nope. So I called the police. I’m happy to say they showed up immediately. They went from door-to-door up and down the street, and to the storefronts to see if they could find the owner.
- 8/8/2016
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
More major layoffs at Yahoo as a result of its merger with Verizon aren't expected, at least not this year. Wall Street analysts think the $4.8 billion buyout was more about creating the third-largest digital advertising platform, after Facebook and Google, than about finding places to cut costs within Yahoo and Verizon's extensive portfolio of brands. "The outlook is uncertain, but [Yahoo CEO] Marissa [Mayer] won't touch anyone for six to nine months," analyst Laura Martin of Needham & Company told The Hollywood Reporter. "This deal is more about the revenue side than the cost side."
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- 7/25/2016
- by Tobias Burns
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This past weekend was a big one for award winning director Ryan Coogler (Creed), since it was the first time the cast of his next project had assembled for the cameras. Taking the stage at the legendary San Diego Comic-Con during the Marvel Studios presentation, Coogler made the first introductions of the team of performers that will be delivering Black Panther to cinema screens in 2018.
There was rapturous reception for Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, as well as his supporting cast members – Michael B. Jordan, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o – which was followed by ample opportunity for Coogler to discuss the film with the press. In doing so, he confirmed that the greatest influence on his adaptation is the work of current Black Panther comic book writer, Ta-Nehisi Coates – whose stories are pencilled by Brian Stelfreeze, and inked by Laura Martin.
“Oh, I love it, man. I mean, [Coates] is...
There was rapturous reception for Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, as well as his supporting cast members – Michael B. Jordan, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o – which was followed by ample opportunity for Coogler to discuss the film with the press. In doing so, he confirmed that the greatest influence on his adaptation is the work of current Black Panther comic book writer, Ta-Nehisi Coates – whose stories are pencilled by Brian Stelfreeze, and inked by Laura Martin.
“Oh, I love it, man. I mean, [Coates] is...
- 7/25/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
While story details on the Black Panther solo film have been kept under wraps, director Ryan Coogler offered some insight over the weekend as to which comic stories the film would draw influence from. In an interview with Vulture, Coogler cites the recent best-selling run (written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, penciled by Brian Stelfreeze, and colored by Laura Martin) as a massive inspiration. “Oh, I love it, man. I mean, [Coates] is my favorite writer right now in the world. Since being turned on to his work, I’m reading everything that he does. His nonfiction work, especially. But what he’s doing with 'Panther' is just incredible. You can really see his background as a poet in some of the dialogue. And what Brian Stelfreeze is doing with the visuals in that book. And some of the questions that it’s asking. It’s just inspiring for [co-screenwriter] Joe Robert Cole and myself.
- 7/25/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
An analyst at Needham & Company has downgraded Netflix stock (Nflx) from “Buy” to “Hold,” citing Brexit fears. As a probable result, shares for the streaming giant have already dropped more than $3 apiece within the first 25 minutes of Tuesday trading. “We lower our rating and 2H16 & FY17 Nflx estimates as we worry that Brexit adds fundamental risk that decelerating UK and EU Gdp growth over the next 12-24 months will accelerate Nflx subscriber churn (cancelable at any time) or slow sub growth,” analyst Laura Martin said. “These heightened fundamental risks suggest valuation multiple contraction, in addition to negative currency...
- 7/5/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
No DC Comics reviews for me this week as it seems Rebirth is taking a break (unless you need to go pick up those 2nd printings!-and you should!) So I will focus a little more on Marvel. Rumbles in the rumor community are suggesting Another reboot coming Marvel’s way real soon which promises to change the landscape of the Marvel Universe again! I’m guessing it will be the fallout from this terrible Civil War going on. Remember if there’s a book you want to have checked out, let me know and I will review it!
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All New-All Different Avengers #11
Story: Mark Waid Art: Mahmud Asrar Colors: Dave McCaig
Review: Waid continues to the write The best Avengers book at Marvel right now. The guy just gets comic books and has consistently put out amazing stories for years. He...
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All New-All Different Avengers #11
Story: Mark Waid Art: Mahmud Asrar Colors: Dave McCaig
Review: Waid continues to the write The best Avengers book at Marvel right now. The guy just gets comic books and has consistently put out amazing stories for years. He...
- 7/2/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
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