Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Disney CEO, Golden Bachelor, and Streaming Industry in Fiery Monologue
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In a no-holds-barred monologue during Disney's annual upfront presentation to advertising executives, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took aim at various targets, including Disney CEO Bob Iger, the phenomenon of streaming bundles, and even popular shows like Star Wars. Kimmel's sharp and brutal remarks left the audience stunned and amused.
Kimmel jovially introduced the "Golden Bachelor," a strategic move to steal CBS viewers by housing contestants together. He then announced the upcoming "Golden Bachelorette," sarcastically questioning if viewers were ready to witness an older woman's romantic adventures. The host's humorous take on this dating show concept drew both laughs and a few gasps from the audience.
Taking a dig at the industry's bundling trend, Kimmel poked fun at the idea of desperation, comparing it to seeking warmth in a sleeping bag with a family member. He sarcastically highlighted that Disney had no choice but to engage in bundling due to their churn rates, humorously likening it to the disaster of Chernobyl. Kimmel further claimed that by consolidating, Disney aims to create a massive ad-supported streaming platform, humorously referring to it as a "pile of shit."
Kimmel didn't stop there; he also took aim at competitors like Netflix, Apple, and Peacock, who recently announced their own bundle called StreamSaver. With biting sarcasm, he mocked the name StreamSaver, comparing it to a catheter that one might find for sale on a particular website. The late-night host playfully pointed out that while Disney has all its content in one place, it can also be found in multiple other places too.
The sports bundle was not spared from Kimmel's satirical commentary. He announced a collaboration between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers Discovery, aptly named "Weekend at Divorced Dad's House," offering live games, fantasy sports, and betting. The announcement drew both laughs and raised eyebrows from the audience.
Kimmel also didn't miss the opportunity to call out Netflix's shift towards incorporating commercials into their shows. He sarcastically quipped that Netflix, once considered above commercial television, is now jumping on the bandwagon. The late-night host playfully suggested that Netflix should take a cue from Disney's straightforward approach to monetization without any foreplay.
The monologue took a humorous turn towards popular shows like Young Sheldon and Blue Bloods, which are coming to an end. Kimmel jovially speculated whether there would be a spin-off called "Old Sheldon?" and pointed out how the cancellation of Blue Bloods left grandpas with dwindling options for entertainment.
Closing his monologue, Kimmel highlighted Disney's partnership with Warner Brothers Discovery, playfully remarking on the camaraderie between corporate giants. Lastly, he humorously touched upon Disney's utilization of proprietary meta tagging data and their advanced AI analytics, seemingly impressed by their capabilities.
Jimmy Kimmel's tongue-in-cheek jabs at Disney, its CEO, and the streaming industry left the audience in stitches during Disney's annual upfront presentation. With his trademark wit, Kimmel provided a memorable and entertaining evening for the advertising executives in attendance.