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Disney veteran Debra OConnell has been elevated to the new role of president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment. In the restructure, OConnell adds ABC News to her existing purview that includes the ABC Owned Television Stations and P&L responsibilities across the Disney multiplatform…

Disney Entertainment recently hosted a holiday get-together for creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals with a toast to the New Year ahead. Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment joined executives across the studios and platforms including Eric Schrier (DTS), Karey Burke (20th TV)…

EXCLUSIVE: Twenty-two year Disney vet Paul Roeder has been upped to EVP Communications, Disney Entertainment – Studios, International and DTC. He was previously SVP, Communications at Disney Entertainment Studios. An email to staffers from Kristina Schake, Disney Senior EVP & Chief Communications…

Disney Entertainment is once again hosting its annual Disney FYC Fest. The event will take place at the DGA Theater from June 2-14 and will feature screenings, panels, receptions and interactive experiences.  Participating divisions include 20th Century Studios, ABC Entertainment, ABC News…

Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden is setting out her stall and it includes more responsibilities for John Landgraf and Simran Sethi. The news Tuesday comes after Walden was elevated to her new role earlier this month alongside film chief Alan Bergman. Related…

Disney Entertainment, the new division run by Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, will oversee the main streaming services including Disney+ as details of the company’s strategic restructuring emerge. Related Stories Exe…

Disney is moving back closer to how things used to be run on the content side with the creation of a new Disney Entertainment unit that will encompass TV and film. This new corporate division, which will sit separate to ESPN and the Parks, Experiences & Products unit, will be led by Dana Walden and…