Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest”
Bob Iger reveals Disney’s talks with Apple fell flat as the studio eyes a string of high‑profile acquisitions.
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The brief
Disney held discussions with Apple about a potential deal, but Iger said Apple "didn’t show that much interest," according to coverage. He also referenced a broader list of targets Disney considered buying, including the James Bond franchise, Twitter, Star Wars and Marvel. IGN quoted Iger saying, "We had a list and I figured let’s just tick them off and buy them all." 9to5Mac reported the Apple‑Disney merger talks.
Yahoo highlighted Disney’s interest in James Bond. Variety noted Disney’s failed attempts to acquire James Bond, Twitter and Apple. The Hollywood Reporter focused on Apple’s limited enthusiasm.
Watch for any further statements from Apple or Disney, updates on the listed acquisition targets, and any regulatory commentary that may arise.
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Quick answers
What did Bob Iger say about Disney’s talks with Apple?
He said Disney held talks with Apple about a deal but Apple "didn’t show that much interest," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Which companies did Iger say Disney had considered acquiring?
Iger referenced a list that included the James Bond franchise, Twitter, Star Wars and Marvel, according to IGN and Yahoo coverage.
Which outlets reported on the Apple‑Disney discussions?
Coverage appeared in IGN, 9to5Mac, Yahoo, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
Coverage (7)
- Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon MSN · 99d ago
- Bob Iger Talks About the Deals He Almost Made, AI, and More Before He Retired WDW News Today · 99d ago
- 'We Had a List and I Figured Let’s Just Tick Them Off and Buy Them All' — Ex-Disney Boss Reveals All the Companies He Wanted to Buy IGN · 99d ago
- Apple and Disney had conversations about merging, says Bob Iger 9to5Mac · 99d ago
- Not content with Star Wars and Marvel, Disney reportedly considered buying James Bond before Amazon: "I fig... Yahoo · 99d ago
- Disney Failed to Buy James Bond, Twitter and Apple, Says Bob Iger Variety · 99d ago
- Bob Iger Says Disney Held Talks With Apple About a Deal But They “Didn’t Show That Much Interest” The Hollywood Reporter · 99d ago
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