Steven Spielberg and Disney chief Bob Iger are among the Hollywood figures who have donated $500,000 (£403,000) to a fund to help those in need in Los Angeles.
11.03.2020 - 17:29 / deadline.com
By Tom Grater
International Film Reporter
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Iger claimed that Disney is “incredibly resilient” and “has been through a lot in terms of wars, economic downturn and disasters” in the past. His comments came as the company’s stock has declined some 25% since early February as global markets are upturned
Steven Spielberg and Disney chief Bob Iger are among the Hollywood figures who have donated $500,000 (£403,000) to a fund to help those in need in Los Angeles.
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