ABC News President to Be Top Disney TV Executive

Ben Sherwood, who will head the ABC Television Group, has drawn attention for his work at the news operation, notably the rise of “Good Morning America.”

    



Four Marvel TV Shows to Film in New York

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that Walt Disney and Marvel Studios would spend about $200 million shooting the live-action series in New York City. All of the shows will debut on Netflix.

    



Disney Chief Was Paid Less in 2013, Filing Shows

Robert A. Iger received overall compensation valued at $34.3 million, down from $40.2 million in the 2012 fiscal year.

    



DealBook: Disney Magic May Not Have Worked on Pixar

A Breakingviews analysis suggests the studio’s value to the Magic Kingdom falls short of the $7.4 billion purchase price.

    

Disney’s Chief Agrees to Hold Off on His Retirement Until 2016

The board of the entertainment company said Robert A. Iger, who was supposed to leave in 2015, now will stay in place until 2016.

    

Geffen Donates $25 Million to Film Museum Project

The donation assists a planned $300 million museum project, which will house the David Geffen Theater.

    

Media Decoder Blog: Disney Delays Release of Video Game and Toy Initiative

The company is delaying the introduction of Infinity from June until August, moving it closer to the all-important holiday sales season but possibly disappointing some investors.

Media Decoder Blog: Disney Shareholders Endorse Pay of Chief Executive

Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chairman and chief executive, had been reported to be under fire despite Disney’s excellent results, but more than 57 percent of the company’s shareholders supported his $40.2 million compensation plan for 2012.