Bob Iger used to be seen as such a liberal darling that the long-time Disney chief executive seriously considered running as the Democratic candidate to face Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.

Disney CEO Bob Iger moved to put late-night host Jimmy Kimmel back on the air after he was “stung” by criticism from his old boss Michael Eisner, whom he “loathes,” according to a report. Iger, who is said to have a reputation for having a “thin skin,

Insider sources have revealed that Bob Iger’s legacy was a concern for Disney’s affiliates and was a factor in the brief suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

The reaction from affiliates was not a factor in Disney's move to resume production of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," two insiders tell TheWrap.

Disney’s Bob Iger and Dana Walden wanted to know how Kimmel was going to address the situation. Sources say he planned to defend what he said rather than "kowtowing” to the outrage. Disney thought that would fan the flames.

Disney and ABC need to decide if they’re willing to back Jimmy Kimmel even if it means taking a (big) financial hit.

Calls to boycott ABC, Disney and theme parks are growing; Neil Patrick Harris and Jamie Lee Curtis set to celebrate Disneyland anniversary Sunday.

He refused to apologize. Guaranteed First Amendment legal rights are different from a private enterprise exercising editorial judgment.

ABC's latest challenge dealing with efforts to silence Jimmy Kimmel reveals 21st-century vulnerabilities at major media companies.