Cuts at Disney

Kotaku reports layoffs at Disney Interactive Studios, a story initially characterized as a rumor that has now been confirmed. The quote they got from Disney unsurprisingly blames these uncertain economic times for the cuts, saying: "In addition to all of these changes, we have also determined that Directors and above will not be receiving merit increases this year. All of these actions are part of a focused effort to ensure we are closely managing the organization through the current economic climate, balancing our need to respond to the current environment with our goal of driving significant long-term growth." Some of the cuts are said to be at Propaganda Games prompting the cancellation of Turok 2, a project that's never been officially announced. A follow-up on GameDaily sets the number of jobs lost at 30, significantly lower than the first report. They also offer a vague quote about Turok indicating Disney retains the rights to the franchise, and a less vague statement that Propaganda remains a two-team studio working on two separate unannounced projects.
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Jan 31, 2009, 13:32
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Jan 31, 2009, 13:32
 
Lay off those high-priced directors and hire replacements for less pay.
Why do you all assume you know what would be best for a situation you know nothing about other than what you hear from Kotaku and news sites?

Layoffs suck, and to those involved thoughts go out to you.

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Jan 30, 2009, 14:18
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Jan 30, 2009, 14:18
 Kxmode
 
What do you expect them to do? Lay off the directors?

Lay off those high-priced directors and hire replacements for less pay. I'm sure there are plenty out there that would love to add Disney to their resume, and be willing to do the job for less pay.
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Jan 30, 2009, 05:39
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Jan 30, 2009, 05:39
 
Furthering this...it's far more costly to lay-off the directors and then hire and train new ones, even at a lower salary.
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Jan 30, 2009, 05:14
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Jan 30, 2009, 05:14
 
Directors are usually on different contracts. To not give a bonus to directors is a big statement and one mostly welcomed in these times. There are plenty companies who are offloading staff and STILL giving big bonus's to directors.

What do you expect them to do? Lay off the directors?
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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Jan 29, 2009, 22:17
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Jan 29, 2009, 22:17
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What kind of fucked up company says they're cutting their staff, then says most Directors and above can expect to not receive merit increases this year?
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Jan 29, 2009, 20:40
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Jan 29, 2009, 19:44
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Jan 29, 2009, 19:44
 
All of these actions are part of a focused effort to ensure we are closely managing the organization through the current economic climate

...because for decades we (high-end management) have been living high on the hog thinking this day would never come.
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Jan 29, 2009, 19:22
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Jan 29, 2009, 19:22
 
If I were an unscrupulous business owner, looking to maximize profits and boost share prices, I'd probably be laying off huge swaths of people and using 'uncertain economic times' as a handy scapegoat.
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Jan 29, 2009, 19:12
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You mean Turok 2.0 #2?

No great loss AFAIC.....
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