So great is the threat that Murdoch opted to sell much of his empire. And the 68-year-old Iger — who is 20 years younger than Murdoch — seized the opportunity to bulk up Disney. But it is not certain that Iger can seamlessly integrate the cultures of two very different companies — or whether Disney will be as formidable a competitor as it takes on the streaming giants that have upended the industry.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 20, 2019 00:49 UTC