Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios - Page 2

Imag1neer · 10-06-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustysage

Ditto. It would be a mistake if the studios reject a broad audience to go after only the Tweens as Disney Channel has done.

But time will tell. Clearly, Iger wants to clean house. Heads are rolling. The question is, what is his master plan? What sort of company is he crafting?

I tend to trust Iger's instincts, so I'm tentatively not as worried as some are at this moment.

Im with Dusty on this one, Mr. Ross has proved himself to have a good eye for successful shows/franchises etc, just because Disney Channel focused on the "tween" market doesnt mean that he will turn the Disney Studios into a tween studio. Heck the decision to have Disney Channel a tween channel probably came from above Mr Ross anyhow and wasnt necessarily his idea. He's obviously a very smart capable exec who can churn out popular franchises etc, I say we give him a chance.

I know the Disney fan community loves Dick Cook, but lets face it, the past few years under his leadership have failed creatively. I know he started as a ride operator at Disneyland etc but that type of thing only goes so far in my book. If you cant make a good product, then all that 'history' with the company does no good. At the end of the day its about Disney, not Dick Cook etc. Lets try not to fall in love with the personalities and try to see these guys for what they are and what they can do for Disney. Im loyal to the Disney Company (not individual execs etc) so if this Disney Channel guy can produce more hits and better movies, then Im all for him.

On a side note, I miss ya Dusty! I havent been to the resort in a while, Ill have to head down there soon and say hi 2 everyone =]

SnorkletsMom · 10-06-2009, 07:37 PM

I don't care about the personalities. I'm looking at his resume as boss of the cable channel. Yes, he's made marketable, profit-making shows. But those shows are abysmal. I care less about how much money he can make as studio boss than I do about whether or not he can actually greenlight some quality films.

AcmePunched · 10-06-2009, 07:45 PM

Yeah.. Time will tell, I suppose. I can't exactly say I know the guy.

Imag1neer · 10-06-2009, 08:11 PM

I just think all this talk about how because Rich Ross headed up Disney Channel somehow that automatically means he will turn Disney into some tween studio is just ridiculous. Ya know Bob Iger was a weatherman before he came to Disney, I guess if we applied the same logic to him when he came on board at Disney we should have expected him to turn the films into nothing but nature/weather films. Its just silly.

And Dick Cook, with all his love from the fan community,starting off as a ride operator etc, still churned out tween crap like the recent Hampster movie. Something to think about.

Barbossa · 10-06-2009, 08:55 PM

Does his mean that Pirates 4 will now be a prequel musical; set in a time when all the main characters are in their teen years?

The T · 10-06-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbossa

Does his mean that Pirates 4 will now be a prequel musical; set in a time when all the main characters are in their teen years?

I would have a heart attack if that happened

!

SnorkletsMom · 10-06-2009, 09:07 PM

Actually, after POTC3 was released and they had the "Young Jack Sparrow" comics/young adult novels, I was really expecting them to go somewhere with that concept. I thought maybe an animated series, or a film.

mickhyperion · 10-07-2009, 01:02 AM

Iger is further refining the "Disney brand" into a soulless, unapologetically profit minded, disposable, kiddie product. Family entertainment should not mean "made for kids," but rather "made for adults (and kids too)." Remove the adult from the equation and you have a kiddie product that every kiddie will eventually grow out of. Walt knew that... oh, but that's right, we don't want any of that thinking around anymore. Iger will stripmine the Disney culture until there's nothing of any substance left and no one cares anymore, including us.

WDWDN · 10-08-2009, 06:40 AM

I am excited to see how Rich can evolve the Studios as he did the Disney Channel. I have a huge belief that he will certainly be successful in this job!

Retrocool · 10-08-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Wiggins

From Iger's point of view, he's perfect. A TV guy, like Iger. A guy with no attachment to the "Walt" days, like Iger. And a guy who is 100% beholden to Iger for his position.

End of story.

Maybe they can change the name of the park in Anaheim to Igerland.

nish221 · 10-08-2009, 12:46 PM

Personally, I think Rich Ross has a very good business acumen. He took what
he was given (Disney Channel) and boosted each segment of his audience
and improved its communications with the rest of the company.

A couple of data points that need to be cleared up.

* Yes, Disney Channel strongly segments its audience (which is partially was a defensive action as well as TV marketing 101; btw, I still miss Vault Disney!!) but that segmentation occurred l-o-n-g before Rich Ross took over there. You can't blame him for the fact that Disney Channel caters to the School House Disney and tween sets strongly.

* Despite what you might think HSM actually is well produced. (I think the
story line/writing is weak btw). The music and dance sequences are very
well done. Also there is definite talent in some of the actors (ok, maybe
they're better singers than actors).

* Mr. Cook wasn't "All World" either. Under his watch, we got the talking Chihuahuas and G2. The decision to stop doing hand-drawn-animation also.

So, yes, I would have preferred to have Richard Cook heading the Studios as well, but I'm not going to knock Rich Ross w/o seeing what he actually does.

If he's a good businessman (and I think he is), he's going to continue doing the things that make the entire Division successful as well as continue the things that are in-progress. He's NOT going to turn the whole Division into making tween or Playhouse movies.

Retrocool · 10-08-2009, 01:33 PM

LOL, look at us; arguing about frickin' BUSINESS EXECUTIVES. This is inane.

10/6 · 10-12-2009, 12:05 PM

HAha! I read that too quick... I read RICK ROSS is taking over. As we all know he's "the boss".

^^^ little bit of Hip-Hop humor. ^^^

Queentitania19 · 10-12-2009, 10:13 PM

I don't think I've ever been this scared for the company. The Tween King takes over the whole studio and the DLR getting a new president on the same day. There is so much uncertainty. I hate the Disney Channel . I hate almost everything that's on it. Every program on it is part of the horrible Demographization of programs that only appeals to the lowest denominator. I'm sick with fear for the company now.

girragenum · 11-02-2009, 04:03 PM

ya it will be great if they both get active on this forum...and share their exp. with gaming...

10-06-2009, 07:37 PM	#17
SnorkletsMom I see mouse people Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 953	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios I don't care about the personalities. I'm looking at his resume as boss of the cable channel. Yes, he's made marketable, profit-making shows. But those shows are abysmal. I care less about how much money he can make as studio boss than I do about whether or not he can actually greenlight some quality films. __________________ (Disney Legal Department Disclaimer: Nothing in this correspondence shall be construed to be an admission, denial, agreement, repudiation or approval of any rumor, claim or statement, whether written, recorded, broadcast or sent via brain wave. Void where prohibited. This is not legal tender. You must be this tall to read this letter. Your mileage may vary. Residents of Guam, Puerto Rico and all US Territories exempt. Same goes for Liechtenstein. Please keep your hands and arms inside your clothes at all times. You can't handle the truth. This whole courtroom's out of order. E pluribus unum. We cannot be held responsible for the things we do, say or write. The contents of this disclaimer are protected by US and foreign copyright, and may not be reproduced or replayed without the express written permission of the National Basketball Association. Please consider the environment before printing this out. Thank you, come again).-Steve DeGaetano

10-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#18
AcmePunched Future Animator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios Yeah.. Time will tell, I suppose. I can't exactly say I know the guy.

10-06-2009, 08:11 PM	#19
Imag1neer FarEast Movement Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 345	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios I just think all this talk about how because Rich Ross headed up Disney Channel somehow that automatically means he will turn Disney into some tween studio is just ridiculous. Ya know Bob Iger was a weatherman before he came to Disney, I guess if we applied the same logic to him when he came on board at Disney we should have expected him to turn the films into nothing but nature/weather films. Its just silly. And Dick Cook, with all his love from the fan community,starting off as a ride operator etc, still churned out tween crap like the recent Hampster movie. Something to think about.

10-06-2009, 08:55 PM	#20
Barbossa It be gold I'm after! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 3,670	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios Does his mean that Pirates 4 will now be a prequel musical; set in a time when all the main characters are in their teen years? __________________ Christmas signature coming soon.

10-06-2009, 09:07 PM	#22
SnorkletsMom I see mouse people Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 953	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios Actually, after POTC3 was released and they had the "Young Jack Sparrow" comics/young adult novels, I was really expecting them to go somewhere with that concept. I thought maybe an animated series, or a film. __________________ (Disney Legal Department Disclaimer: Nothing in this correspondence shall be construed to be an admission, denial, agreement, repudiation or approval of any rumor, claim or statement, whether written, recorded, broadcast or sent via brain wave. Void where prohibited. This is not legal tender. You must be this tall to read this letter. Your mileage may vary. Residents of Guam, Puerto Rico and all US Territories exempt. Same goes for Liechtenstein. Please keep your hands and arms inside your clothes at all times. You can't handle the truth. This whole courtroom's out of order. E pluribus unum. We cannot be held responsible for the things we do, say or write. The contents of this disclaimer are protected by US and foreign copyright, and may not be reproduced or replayed without the express written permission of the National Basketball Association. Please consider the environment before printing this out. Thank you, come again).-Steve DeGaetano

10-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#23
mickhyperion Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 248	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios Iger is further refining the "Disney brand" into a soulless, unapologetically profit minded, disposable, kiddie product. Family entertainment should not mean "made for kids," but rather "made for adults (and kids too)." Remove the adult from the equation and you have a kiddie product that every kiddie will eventually grow out of. Walt knew that... oh, but that's right, we don't want any of that thinking around anymore. Iger will stripmine the Disney culture until there's nothing of any substance left and no one cares anymore, including us.

10-08-2009, 06:40 AM	#24
WDWDN WDW Daily News ***** Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 66	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios I am excited to see how Rich can evolve the Studios as he did the Disney Channel. I have a huge belief that he will certainly be successful in this job! __________________ We are proud to be a MiceChat Partner Website!

10-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#26
nish221 Minion FOREVER! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 2,652	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios Personally, I think Rich Ross has a very good business acumen. He took what he was given (Disney Channel) and boosted each segment of his audience and improved its communications with the rest of the company. A couple of data points that need to be cleared up. * Yes, Disney Channel strongly segments its audience (which is partially was a defensive action as well as TV marketing 101; btw, I still miss Vault Disney!!) but that segmentation occurred l-o-n-g before Rich Ross took over there. You can't blame him for the fact that Disney Channel caters to the School House Disney and tween sets strongly. * Despite what you might think HSM actually is well produced. (I think the story line/writing is weak btw). The music and dance sequences are very well done. Also there is definite talent in some of the actors (ok, maybe they're better singers than actors). * Mr. Cook wasn't "All World" either. Under his watch, we got the talking Chihuahuas and G2. The decision to stop doing hand-drawn-animation also. So, yes, I would have preferred to have Richard Cook heading the Studios as well, but I'm not going to knock Rich Ross w/o seeing what he actually does. If he's a good businessman (and I think he is), he's going to continue doing the things that make the entire Division successful as well as continue the things that are in-progress. He's NOT going to turn the whole Division into making tween or Playhouse movies.

10-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#27
Retrocool The Iger Sanction Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Along the Magic Highway, USA Posts: 851	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios LOL, look at us; arguing about frickin' BUSINESS EXECUTIVES. This is inane. __________________ Television is a medium because anything well done is rare. - Fred Allen The amount of poverty and suffering required for the emergence of a Rockefeller, and the amount of depravity that the accumulation of a fortune of such magnitude entails, are left out of the picture, and it is not always possible to make the people in general see this.- Ernesto 'Che' Guevara Look to the name Walt Disney for the finest in family entertainment!

10-12-2009, 12:05 PM	#28
10/6 "The Musical Quil" Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 147	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios HAha! I read that too quick... I read RICK ROSS is taking over. As we all know he's "the boss". ^^^ little bit of Hip-Hop humor. ^^^ __________________ "Start at the beginning, and when you get to the end, STOP."

10-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#29
Queentitania19 Meet Walter Scott my baby Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 902	Re: Rich Ross to head Walt Disney Studios I don't think I've ever been this scared for the company. The Tween King takes over the whole studio and the DLR getting a new president on the same day. There is so much uncertainty. I hate the Disney Channel . I hate almost everything that's on it. Every program on it is part of the horrible Demographization of programs that only appeals to the lowest denominator. I'm sick with fear for the company now. __________________ I raise my Kitties right.... they only watch the finest shows. I made my very first Disney Trivia Test!! Take it or I will cry! http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the...sy-disney-test Then Tell me what you thought of it by messaging me. Don't forget to give it a star rating, otherwise other people will think it's lame

11-02-2009, 04:03 PM	#30
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