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David Greenbaum Appointed President of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios

In a significant leadership change, David Greenbaum steps into a new role overseeing Disney's live-action and 20th Century Studios, succeeding Sean Bailey.

  • Sean Bailey exits Disney after 15 years, during which he transformed the animation vault into a multibillion-dollar live-action movie business.
  • David Greenbaum, previously co-president of Searchlight Pictures, will now lead Disney's live-action and 20th Century Studios in a combined division.
  • Greenbaum's appointment reflects his strong track record in the prestige filmmaking space and his deep industry relationships.
  • Under Bailey's leadership, Disney produced blockbuster live-action remakes like 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast', generating billions in global box office revenue.
  • Greenbaum's new role involves overseeing projects for both theatrical and streaming, aiming to enhance collaboration across Disney's production slate.
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