Disney+ Nabs Amazon Exec for Key Production Role

Disney+ Nabs Amazon Exec for Key Production Role

Disney+ is already one of the top streaming services in the world, but there is still plenty of room for growth, and Disney sees much of that opportunity in overseas markets. Now the streamer has made a significant move to increase its success in Europe by snapping up an executive...

Disney+ Taps Amazon Exec Philip Pratt To Oversee Germany, Switzerland and Austria Originals

Amazon MGM Studios exec Philip Pratt has jumped ship to Disney+ where he will oversee original production for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Currently head of original productions at Amazon, he is set to join the Mouse House early next year as a VP, reporting to EMEA content boss Angela Jain. “As we grow our local originals for Disney+ in EMEA, we want to back bold, distinctive storytelling that feels relevant to local audiences and can sta…

Disney+ Hires Philip Pratt In Germany To Run Originals

Philip Pratt, the former Amazon Germany originals boss who oversaw the likes of Maxton Hall, has moved over to Disney+. Pratt has taken on the VP, Original Production post in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and will join Disney in early 2027 to oversee commissioning in the region, based out of Munich. He is effectively replacing Benjamina Mirnik-Voges, who is leaving. Reporting to EMEA content boss Angela Jain, he will contribute to a Disne…