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The Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand to Newly Created Role of Chief Technology Officer

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12:05 PM | Friday | Sep 18, 2026

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that Karandeep Anand will join the company as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position, effective October 2. Anand, who most recently has served as CEO of Character.AI, will report directly to Disney Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro. “Karandeep brings a rare mix of experience across infrastructure, consumer technology and AI, and will be a vital addition to Dis.

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12:05 PM | Friday | Sep 18, 2026

The Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand to Newly Created Role of Chief Technology Officer

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that Karandeep Anand will join the company as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, a newly created position, effective October 2. Anand, who most recently has served as CEO of Character.AI, will report directly to Disney Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro. “Karandeep brings a rare mix of experience across infrastructure, consumer technology and AI, and will be a vital addition to Dis.

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5:00 PM | Thursday | Sep 17, 2026

Adam Smith Named Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adam Smith has been named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, it was announced today by Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). It was also announced that Joe Earley will assume the newly created role of President, Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy. As Chairman, Smith will be responsible for the company's global entertainment SVOD business, driving strategy, develo.

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10:25 AM | Monday | Aug 10, 2026

Disney+, Hulu and iHeartMedia Announce Video Podcast Deal Beginning With Hit iHeartPodcast Hey Jonas!

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BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Disney+ and Hulu today announced a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia for six iHeartPodcasts titles, beginning with Hey Jonas! on Disney+ and Hulu streaming August 14. Adding to its growing slate of licensed, rewatch, and companion podcasts, the collaboration will also bring video editions of iHeartPodcasts' Pod Meets World to Disney+ as well as Desperately Devoted, Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald, StraightioLab, and Thanks Dad with Ego Nwod.

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12:15 PM | Thursday | Aug 6, 2026

Fuzzy Door Tech's ViewScreen Brings Digital Worlds and Characters to Life on Disney's ‘Moana'

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--ViewScreen on the set of Disney's live-action Moana. Behind the Scenes look at how the tech transformed the giant soundstage wrapped in bluescreen.

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