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Disney's Iger Reveals Failed Apple, Twitter, and Bond Deals
Bob Iger disclosed that Disney pursued acquisitions of Apple and Twitter, and sought rights to James Bond, but all deals fell through. The Apple talks were exploratory, while Twitter's price and culture were concerns. The Bond negotiations collapsed over creative control.
Meridian48 take
The revelations underscore how even the largest media companies face strategic limits, and that tech giants like Apple remain elusive acquisition targets.
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