Disney CEO Robert Iger to Participate on Trump Panel, Defends Choice to Shareholders
by Julie Musbach - Mar 13, 2017
Disney CEO Robert Iger agreed to participate in a Trump panel and he is currently facing pushback from shareholders. According to ONTD, at an annual shareholders meeting, Iger was presented with a petition with over 500,000 signatures asking him to step down from the panel, the rational being a fear that Disney could suffer from boycotts and protests of their parks, films, and ABC network.
Morgan Freeman And Jeff Skoll To Be Honored At Geffen Playhouse Annual Fundraiser
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2016
'Backstage at the Geffen,' fundraiser gathers superstars from the worlds of stage and screen to share irreverent, behind-the-curtain stories of the struggles and surprises that memorably shaped their lives and careers. Always a sold-out show, the event has raised millions to support education and the arts. David Geffen will serve as 20 th Anniversary Honorary Chair.
Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger Named '2014 CEO of the Year'
by Sarah Bellet - Jul 15, 2014
Chief Executive magazine today announced that Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has been named '2014 CEO of the Year,' an honor bestowed upon an outstanding corporate leader, nominated and selected by a group of CEO peers.
Producers Guild Sets 2015 Date for 26th ANNUAL PGA AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the 2015 Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
PGA Sets Date for 2015 Producers Guild Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that the 2015 Producers Guild Awards, honoring excellence in motion picture, television and new media productions, will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Ed Helms to Host STARS Benefit Gala w/Performance by Pharrell Williams
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2013
The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment at this year' STARS 2013 Benefit Gala.
Photo Coverage: 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards
by Robert Diamond - Feb 1, 2010
The winners of the 2009 Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards and the recipients of the Guild's 2010 Career Achievement Awards were announced last night during the 62nd Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Kathryn Bigelow won the DGA's Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for The Hurt Locker.
Following the welcome by DGA President Taylor Hackford to an audience of more than 1,600 guests, director/actor Carl Reiner hosted the ceremony.
Photo Coverage: Backstage at the Geffen '08
by James Sims - Mar 26, 2008
The Geffen Playhouse honored actress Annette Bening and Walt Disney Company's President and CEO Robert Iger during Monday's Backstage at the Geffen, a star-studded event raising $575,000 for the Geffen's Stage for Any Age education and outreach programs...
