"Walt Disney's Pixar Targets 'Lightyear' Execs Among 75 Job Cuts" - Reuters News
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Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios has eliminated 75 positions, including two executives behind the box office disappointment 'Lightyear'. The cuts are part of Disney CEO Bob Iger's plan to eliminate 7,000 jobs and slash $5.5 billion in costs.

June 03, 2023 | 6:13 pm
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Disney's Pixar Animation Studios cuts 75 positions, including 'Lightyear' executives, as part of a plan to eliminate 7,000 jobs and save $5.5 billion.
The job cuts at Pixar, including key executives, may negatively impact Disney's stock price in the short term due to concerns about the company's restructuring and cost-cutting measures. Additionally, the underperformance of 'Lightyear' may raise questions about Pixar's ability to continue generating successful franchises and characters that drive revenue across Disney.
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