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Media and Entertainment Distribution, the unit that oversees all TV and film distribution and monetization within the Disney empire. Daniel was a keynote speaker at‘s Entertainment and Technology Summit at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood, presented by City National Bank.
A prime example of how well Disney is making its linear and streaming assets work together is the new FX drama series “The Old Man.” The detective drama, starring Jeff Bridges, premiered on June 16 on FX’s linear channel and was available for streaming on Hulu after midnight. The later episodes will also follow the same “non-cannibalistic” windowing process, he said.
Daniel made his way through the corporate strategy and business development teams. He worked with Chapek in distribution and consumer products, before moving to Walt Disney Imagineering as president of operations in 2017. That job was the best preparation for managing the considerable revenue-generating responsibilities he holds today, Daniel said.
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