Tag: Debra OConnell
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Shawn Levy Makes Deal with Disney Television
Shawn Levy and Disney are continuing to deepen their collaboration. After partnering with Lucasfilm on Star Wars: Starfighter, Levy and his 21 Laps Entertainment signed a new multi-year deal with Disney’s 20th Television. This comes after he had a similar deal with Netflix for almost a decade. The deal will see Levy developing and producing…
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Disney Rebrands Disney Branded Television
Disney Branded Television is getting rebranded. This came after a review by the Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, Debra OConnell. After being promoted to this role in March, she and Ayo Davis, who is president of the division, announced the change with a note to Disney Branded Television creative partners. The new name is Disney…
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Disney Entertainment Leadership Structure Set Under Dana Walden
Dana Walden has set up her leadership team for Disney Entertainment for when she takes over the role as President and Chief Creative Officer on Wednesday, and Josh D’Amaro takes over the role of CEO. In a memo to her team, Walden said, “The strength of Disney has always been the emotional connection between our…
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Almin Karamehmedovic Named as New ABC News President
ABC News has a new president. His name is Almin Karamehmedovic.
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Debra OConnell Named President, News Group and Networks
Debra OConnell has been elevated to the new role of president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, it was announced today by Dana Walden, co-chairman, Disney Entertainment, to whom OConnell will continue to report. Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell, aligning the nation’s…