Disney's Incoming President Has Bold Plans for AI in Film Production

Disney Says Figuring Out "How AI Is Incorporated Into Movie Production" Will Be Major Focus For New CCO Dana Walden

With Disney’s recent changing of the guard forcing them to reassess their forward operating plans, the House of Mouse has confirmed that one of newly appointed CCO Dana Walden main duties will be figuring out how to incorporate AI into the company’s movie production pipelines. Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) discuss using Loki’s Scepter to create Ultron (James Spader) in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Marvel Enter…

Disney's new CEO wants to treat Fortnite exactly like the parks

There's still a month before Josh D'Amaro — "Daddy Josh" if you're a Disney parks fan — will take over as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Even so, he's already revealing some of his plans for the company and its partnership with Fortnite. For better or worse, it sounds a lot like D'Amaro views it just like he does the theme parks: a place to sell Disney merch and experiences. It’s a digital expansion of the company’s real-world branded ecosy…

Disney's Incoming President Has Bold Plans for AI in Film Production

The Walt Disney Company is about to undergo one of its most significant leadership transitions in recent memory, and the woman stepping into the role of President and Chief Creative Officer has some ambitious ideas about the future of moviemaking. Dana Walden, currently co-chairperson of Disney Entertainment, will officially assume her new position on March 18, the same day Josh D’Amaro takes over as CEO. And according to the board chairman who …

5 Disney Experiences in Serious Trouble as Josh D'Amaro Takes Over as CEO

Josh D’Amaro has officially been named Bob Iger’s successor, and even though he won’t step into the CEO role until March, Disney fans already sense a shift. Disney leadership changes rarely stay in the boardroom. They usually show up in what the company builds, what it refreshes, and what it quietly leaves behind. That’s why this moment feels tense. Disney has spent years proving it will replace long-running favorites when they no longer match t…

Dana Walden's Priorities in New Disney Job Includes Incorporating AI Into Production

Dana Walden’s priorities in her new position as President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company will include incorporating AI into movie production and improving streaming profits. Dana Walden President Priorities Walden will officially take up her new position on March 18, the same day Josh D’Amaro will take over as Disney CEO. Former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman led the search for the new CEO as chairman of Disney’s board o…

Disney Gaming Plans Paused Due To New CEO Search Says Report

Disney’s gaming ambitions were put on hold in recent months due to the company having to appoint a new CEO. The lengthy, in-depth process to find outgoing CEO Bob Iger’s replacement has only just concluded. This stalled lots of plans including seeking new video game partners. In a new report about The Walt Disney Company’s latest quest, The Wall Street Journal (as spotted by GameSpot) claims such a big leadership change has had impacts on parts …