This chapter analyzes the ongoing proxy fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz and Ike Perlmutter, questioning their motives and discussing the effectiveness of their strategies. It also explores the involvement of a new shareholder, Value Act Capital Management, and anticipates their presentation of a plan.
Eric Deggans speaks to Gary Oldman about starring in Apple TV+’s spy thriller series, Slow Horses. He also talks about the joys of briefly reuniting with Christopher Nolan in Oppenheimer, how he worked around being typecast in over-the-top roles, and why he’s considering stepping away from acting after Slow Horses wraps.
Plus, the Disney proxy fight continues, with CEO Bob Iger gearing up to stave off advances from activist shareholder Nelson Peltz, former Marvel chairman and CEO Ike Perlmutter, and former Disney exec Jay Rasulo.