Josh D’Amaro took over for Bob Iger today as the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and one of his first orders of business was to give an update on the long-awaited Disney x Fortnite project.
During Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, D’Amaro said he recently reviewed some of the progress on the Disney x Fortnite project. “I was blown away by the possibilities,” he said (via DrewDisneyDude).
That doesn’t tell us much, of course, and it’s not surprising to hear D’Amaro speak so enthusiastically about the Fortnite project. After all, he is the person who spearheaded Disney’s investment into Epic Games in the first place. He’s also a regular visitor to Epic’s headquarters in North Carolina.
Exciting times ahead for Disney with Josh D’Amaro stepping in as CEO! It’s intriguing to see how the company will explore new projects, especially in the gaming realm. Looking forward to more updates on the Fortnite collaboration!
transition will impact Disney’s approach to gaming, especially with the Fortnite project in the works. It might open up new creative avenues for storytelling within their franchises, blending gaming and film in innovative ways. Can’t wait to see what unfolds!
Absolutely, the transition can definitely shape Disney’s gaming strategy. It’ll be interesting to see how D’Amaro’s vision for engaging younger audiences through gaming unfolds, especially with such a popular platform like Fortnite.