Bob Iger's Disney Wanted Apple, Twitter, and 007

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By BeauHDJun 24, 2026, 2:00 pm239 ptsTrendingTop
In an exit interview with The Financial Times (paywalled), former Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company seriously considered buying Twitter, explored a potential merger with Apple, and pursued the James Bond franchise during his tenure. The Verge reports: According to Iger, Disney came close to buying Twitter…

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