The Disney CEO's July 13 remarks about writers and actors' asks being 'not realistic' have reverberated across picket lines in Los Angeles and New York.
chief Bob Iger took a more diplomatic tack during his company’s quarterly earnings call on Wednesday.
“Nothing is more important to this company than its relationships with the creative community. That includes actors, writers, animators, directors and producers,” Iger said. “I have deep respect and appreciation for all those who are vital to the extraordinary creative engine that drives this company and our industry. And it is my fervent hope that we quickly find solutions to the issues that have kept us apart these past few months.
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