Disney Entertainment is one of the three major divisions of
the Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was founded on October 16 ...
created on February 8, 2023. It consists of the company's entertainment media and content businesses, including its motion picture film studios, television divisions and streaming services.
Background and history
On November 20, 2022, the Walt Disney Company announced the dismissal of then-CEO
Bob Chapek
Robert Alan Chapek (born 1959) is an American businessman and former media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. He joined Masimo's board of directors in 2024.
Before becoming CEO, Ch ...
and the return of his formerly-retired predecessor
Bob Iger
Robert Alan Iger (; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company. He previously was the president of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) between 1994 and 1995 and p ...
. The following day, Iger announced that
Kareem Daniel
Kareem Daniel is an American businessman and former media executive at The Walt Disney Company. During his tenure at Disney, he held executive roles in charge of film and television, sports, streaming, theme parks, and consumer products. Prior ...
would step down as chairman of
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
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(DMED), which would be later reorganized into a new unit with Alan Bergman,
Dana Walden
Dana Michelle Walden ( Freedman; born 1964 or 1965) is an American businesswoman and the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment. She currently serves as a member of the President's Export Council.
Career
Fox Television Group
Before her tenur ...
,
James Pitaro
James Pitaro (also known as Jimmy Pitaro) is an American media executive and attorney. On March 5, 2018, the Walt Disney Company announced he would become president of ESPN Inc.
Early life and education
Pitaro graduated in 1987 from Edgemont Hi ...
and
Christine McCarthy
Christine McCarthy is an American businesswoman and the former chief financial officer (CFO) of The Walt Disney Company.
Education
McCarthy graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's degree in biology. She also earned an MBA in marketing and ...
being involved in its creation. Iger reasoned that the move was intended to return "more decision-making back in the hands of our creative teams and rationalizes costs".
On February 8, 2023, Disney announced a corporate restructuring that included the establishment of Disney Entertainment, with Bergman and Walden serving as chairman and co-chairman respectively. Operations of
Disney Streaming
Disney Streaming (formerly known as BAMTech Media from 2015 to 2018, and Disney Streaming Services from 2018 to 2021) is a technology subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company located in Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 2015 as a spin- ...
,
Disney Platform Distribution
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and all divisions of the Walt Disney Studios and Disney General Entertainment Content, as well as overseas operations were consolidated into the new segment.
On February 9, Rebecca Campbell, chairman of international content and operations, announced that she would step down from her position. Later that month, Walden reorganized the units of Disney General Entertainment Content, placing
National Geographic
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and
Onyx Collective
Onyx Collective is a content brand owned and operated by Disney Entertainment, which primarily consists of projects from creators of color and other underrepresented groups. The brand was first launched on May 17, 2021, with several projects un ...
under the oversight of
FX Networks
FX Networks, LLC, commonly known as FX Networks, is an American media company built around FX, FXX, and FX Movie Channel, plus their associated production company, FX Productions, and is a subsidiary of Disney General Entertainment Content, ...
chairman
John Landgraf
John Phillip Landgraf (born May 20, 1962) is the Chairman of FX Networks. He is also a member of
the Peabody Awards board of directors, which is presented by the University of Georgia's Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. ...
ABC Entertainment
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.
Leadership
* Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman
*
Dana Walden
Dana Michelle Walden ( Freedman; born 1964 or 1965) is an American businesswoman and the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment. She currently serves as a member of the President's Export Council.
Career
Fox Television Group
Before her tenur ...
, Co-Chairman
** Tony Chambers, President, EMEA
** Joe Earley, President,
Direct-to-Consumer
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*** Alisa Bowen, President,
Disney+
The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment industry, entertainment conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios (Burbank), Walt Di ...
*** Lauren Tempest, General Manager,
Hulu
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** Rita Ferro, President, Global Advertising
** Luke Kang, President, Asia Pacific
** Diego Lerner, President,
The Walt Disney Company Latin America
The Walt Disney Company Latin America is one of The Walt Disney Company's international divisions. It is responsible for the Disney brand and its businesses throughout the region. It has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Miami.
** Adam Smith, Chief Product & Technology Officer
Units
Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is an American film distributor within the Disney Entertainment division of the Walt Disney Company. It handles theatrical and occasional digital distribution, marketing, and promotion for films produced and ...
Disney Theatrical Group
Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd., doing business as the Disney Theatrical Group, is the live show, stageplay and musical production arm of The Walt Disney Company. The company is led by Thomas Schumacher, Anne Quart, and Andrew Flatt, and is a ...
Disney Music Group
Disney Music Group (DMG) is the music recording and publishing arm of Walt Disney Studios, a division of Disney Entertainment, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company. It is located at the studio's headquarters in Burbank, California. The div ...
Disney Studio Services
Disney General Entertainment
A+E Global Media
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50% equity holding; joint venture with
Hearst Communications
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