Disney Invests $1.5B in Epic Games, With Plans to Create New Universe Featuring Franchise IP. Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the news on the company's earnings call Wednesday. https://www-hollywoodreporter-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-epic-games-deal-new-universe-franchises-fortnite-1235818438/amp/