Hollywood Reporter September 17, 2026 • 23:07

Disney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division - The Hollywood Reporter

By Alex Weprin

Disney Names New Streaming Boss In Major Shake Up of Direct-to-Consumer Division - The Hollywood Reporter

Adam Smith has been promoted to chairman while Joe Earley, who had been president of direct-to-consumer, will shift to a new role as president of Disney Entertainment Television franchise and content strategy.

Disney Entertainment is making some significant changes to its senior leadership, with Adam Smith being named chairman of direct-to-consumer for the division, overseeing all elements of Disney Entert… [+6118 chars]

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