Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Among Top Execs Added To Paley Center Board Of Trustees

Disney's Josh D'Amaro is among a group of senior executives who have been added to the Paley Center for Media's board of trustees.

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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Sony Boss Hiroki Totoki Among New Paley Center Board of Trustees Members; Brian Grazer Added to L.A. Board of Governors (EXCLUSIVE)

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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro, Sony Boss Hiroki Totoki Among New Paley Center Board of Trustees Members; Brian Grazer Added to L.A. Board of Governors (EXCLUSIVE)
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Josh D'Amaro, Hiroki Totoki Among New Paley Center Board of Trustees

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro and Sony Boss Hiroki Totoki are among the new Paley Center board of trustees members.

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Variety | LISTEN: Did OpenAI Kill What Disney’s ‘Super App’ Needs Most? by Cynthia Littleton

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The article explains that Disney’s upcoming “super app” will not include the AI capabilities once planned in its now‑canceled partnership with OpenAI; the abandoned collaboration was meant to let users create short videos featuring more than 200 Disney characters—from Mickey Mouse to Luke Skywalker—but that magic has been ruled out. In Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Jeremy Toeman of JWX discusses why the Sora app didn’t survive, stressing that successful AI‑driven content needs careful curation rather than a mass‑blast approach, while Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro describes his vision of evolving Disney+ into an immersive, interactive digital hub that brings together tickets, merchandise and other services.

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Did OpenAI Kill What Disney's 'Super App' Needs Most?

On Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast, Andrew Wallenstein unpacks what the end of OpenAI's Sora platform means for Disney's 'super app' plans.

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Same As The Old Boss? What To Expect As Josh D’Amaro Takes Reins At Disney: “I’m A Big Risk-Taker”
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Same As The Old Boss? What To Expect As Josh D’Amaro Takes Reins At Disney: “I’m A Big Risk-Taker”

Josh D'Amaro says he's not afraid to take chances as he replaces Bob Iger at the helm of Disney.

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EL PAÍS in English | The future of streaming after boardroom shake-ups by Natalia Marcos

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Recent leadership turnovers at major entertainment firms signal a reshaping of the streaming landscape: Apple appointed hardware chief John Ternus as CEO, promising a more competitive Apple TV while keeping focus on its device ecosystem; Disney installed Josh D’Amaro, formerly head of its Experiences division, who envisions Disney+ evolving into the company’s digital hub that links stories, games and AI‑generated content; Paramount’s successful bid for Warner Bros. Discovery will combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single service, though HBO’s production arm may retain some independence; and Spain’s Movistar Plus+ named Alfonso Gómez Palacio—an outsider to audiovisual— as CEO, pointing to tighter financial discipline after a rapid turnover of leaders. Collectively, these changes suggest each platform will adjust its strategy—whether through broader integration, content diversification, or efficiency drives—to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive streaming market.

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The future of streaming after boardroom shake-ups

Recent leadership changes at major entertainment groups point to possible shifts in how their platforms are defined and positioned

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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Tells Upfront Advertisers The Company Creates “Generations Of Belonging”
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Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Tells Upfront Advertisers The Company Creates “Generations Of Belonging”

Recently minted Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro addressed advertisers at the company's upfront presentation Tuesday, emphasizing the passion and loyalty created by Disney in its customers.

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Disney’s Recent Layoffs May Not Be One-Offs As Company Touts “Culture Of Efficiency”

Asked whether Disney's layoffs last month of about 1,000 workers could be followed by more cutbacks, executives said the company is exploring all options as it builds "a culture of efficiency."

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Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says
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Disney+ Will Become 'Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece' of the Company, CEO Josh D'Amaro Says

Disney chief Josh D'Amaro is pushing forward on an initiative already underway to make Disney+ the primary touchpoint for Mouse House customers and fans worldwide.

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