Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals George Lucas Felt 'Betrayed' By New' Star Wars' Trilogy

George Lucasreportedly wasn’t happy withDisney‘s plans for the latest blockbusterStar Warstrilogy. However, Iger reportedly writes in the memoir, “we made clear … that we would not be contractually obligated to adhere to the plot lines he’d laid out.” During a meeting where they began to discuss the first movie in the third trilogy, 2015’sStar Wars: The ForceAwakens, Iger, 68, writes that Lucas “immediately got upset as they began to describe the plot and it dawned on him that we weren’t using one of the stories he submitted during the negotiations.

Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Down After 15 Years: 'This Is the Optimal Time to Transition'

Disney CEOBob Igeris stepping down immediately from his position after serving in the role for 15 years. In a statement on thecompany’s website, Iger said his transition out of the role was effective immediately. “With the successful launch of Disney’s direct-to-consumer businesses and the integration of Twenty-First Century Fox well underway, I believe this is the optimal time to transition to a new CEO,” he said. Naming his successor as Bob Chapek, who previously served as chairman of Disney’s parks business, Iger said he had “the utmost confidence” in Chapek and looked “forward to working closely with him over the next 22 months as he assumes this new role and delves deeper into Disney’s multifaceted global businesses and operations, while I continue to focus on the Company’s creative endeavors.

Disney CEO Defends Company amid Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit: Talent Is Our 'Most Important Asset'

Bob Chapek; Scarlett Johansson.Photo: getty (2) Disney CEO Bob Chapek is addressing the company’s future amid itsScarlett Johanssonlawsuit followingBlack Widow’s release in theaters and on Disney+, which the actress allegedbreached its contract with her. On Tuesday, Chapek spoke at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference where he noted Disney “has had a long history of having very symbiotic and cooperative deals with talent and we will continue to,” according toDeadline. While Chapek didn’t name Johansson or the lawsuit, he did say, “Certainly the world is changing and the talent deals going forward will have to reflect the fact that the world is changing.

Disney CEO Defends Disney+ Movie Releases amid Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit: 'We Value Flexibility'

Bob Chapek; Scarlett Johansson.Photo: getty (2) During an earnings call on Thursday, Chapek spoke about the dual releases of films in movie theaters and on Disney+, telling Wall Street analysts, “We value flexibility in being able to make last-minute calls,” according toDeadline. He added that he and former CEO Bob Iger, who now serves as chairman of the board at Disney, “determined” the dual release plan for several of this year’s movies “was the right strategy to enable us to reach the broadest possible audience.

Disney CEO: 'It'll Be Very Difficult' to Continue Filming in Georgia If Abortion Law Is Upheld

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger says he doesn’t see how the multi-billion dollar studio could continue filming in Georgia if the state’s new restrictive abortion law is upheld. Iger, who took over as CEO of the Walt Disney Company in 2005, spoke about the effects of the new law in aninterview withReuterson Wednesday night. Iger was in Disneyland in Anaheim, California for the opening of the newStar Wars-themed area,Galaxy’s Edge, alongside stars Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford.