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business1 year ago

"Disney's Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum Takes Over in Studio Shakeup"

Disney's live-action film studio undergoes a leadership shakeup as motion picture production president Sean Bailey steps down after disappointing box office performances, to be replaced by David Greenbaum. The move comes as Disney faces pressure to improve profits from its streaming business and boost box office performance, with activist investor Nelson Peltz calling for a shakeup of the company. Former Disney boss Bob Iger has returned to the company after its share price plummeted and Disney+ continued to make a loss.

via BBC.com|
#bob-iger#box-office-performance#business
entertainment1 year ago

Disney's Live-Action Film Production Head Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum Takes Over

Sean Bailey is leaving Walt Disney Studios' live-action division after almost 15 years, with David Greenbaum taking over as president of Disney live action and 20th Century Studios. Greenbaum, known for his work at Searchlight Pictures, will lead a combined studio group focusing on original and legacy projects for theatrical and streaming. Bailey's departure comes amid rumors of him potentially replacing Scott Stuber at Netflix, and he will now shift to a producing role, starting with Disney's Tron: Ares. Greenbaum's transition from prestige filmmaking to overseeing Disney's major movie titles is anticipated, while his former partner, Matthew Greenfield, will continue to lead Searchlight Pictures.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#david-greenbaum#disney#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum to Lead Live-Action Division"

Disney executive Sean Bailey is stepping down as president of production after 15 years, to be replaced by Searchlight’s chief David Greenbaum in the newly created role of president of Live Action and 20th Century Studios. This shakeup merges two of Disney’s film divisions and comes after a rough 2023 at the box office. Bailey will remain involved as a producer on “Tron: Ares” and other studio projects, while Greenbaum, a 17-year veteran of the indie division, will now oversee both Disney and 20th Century Studios. Steve Asbell will continue as president of 20th Century Studios, and upcoming projects include remakes of “Snow White,” “Moana,” and “Lilo & Stitch.”

via Variety|
#david-greenbaum#disney#entertainment
business-entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum Takes Over Live-Action Film Production"

Sean Bailey, the longtime president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, has resigned amid disappointing box office results. Disney named David Greenbaum as his successor, expanding his role to oversee live-action remakes of animated classics and 20th Century Studios. Bailey had been with Disney for 14 years, providing stability during a tumultuous period for the company's film division.

via The New York Times|
#box-office#business-entertainment#david-greenbaum
entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum Takes Over Live-Action Division"

Sean Bailey is stepping down as President of Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios after 15 years, with David Greenbaum of Searchlight taking over the role. Bailey will remain to produce "Tron: Ares" before pursuing new ventures. During his tenure, Bailey oversaw the successful transition of Disney's animation vault into multi-billion dollar live-action movies and expanded into streaming with Disney+. Greenbaum, known for his work at Searchlight, will bring a fresh perspective to Disney's live-action division, focusing on original, director-driven content.

via Deadline|
#david-greenbaum#disney#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Disney Addresses Johnny Depp's Future in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Revival

Disney Studio Motion Picture Production president Sean Bailey addressed the future of "Pirates of the Caribbean" and if Johnny Depp will return to the franchise as the iconic Jack Sparrow, stating that Disney was "noncommittal at this point." Depp was fired from the role due to the recent defamation trial with his ex-wife, Amber Heard, but expressed his desire to continue until it was time to stop. Disney had previously announced plans for a spin-off with Margot Robbie, but those plans have since been scrapped.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#amber-heard#disney#entertainment