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CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role

Since the early December resignation of ESPN head John Skipper, numerous possible candidates for a replacement have been discussed. The newest addition to that list is CNN chief Jeff Zucker, who multiple outlets claim has been in talks with Disney regarding the position. According to CNN, Zucker is staying where he is. Initially reported by CNN President Jeff Zucker Speculated About for ESPN Leadership Role

Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service

BAMTech has chosen a leader for the Disney streaming service currently in development: Kevin Swint has been named senior vice president and general manager for the project. As first reported by Variety, Swint will be tasked with overseeing development and operations of the upcoming direct-to-consumer video service. Swint began working for BAMTech this month. Initially Former Apple, Samsung Executive Hired to Oversee Disney Streaming Service

Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake

Disney’s quest to develop a live-action re-imagining of their animated classic about a young King Arthur just passed a milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is currently in talks with Walt Disney Pictures to sit in the director’s chair, or throne as the case may be, for the upcoming project. The Disney in Talks with ’28 Weeks Later’ Director for ‘The Sword in the Stone’ Remake

Disney Digital Network Partners with Twitch to Bring Exclusive Content

Under a multiyear agreement with Disney Digital Network, Twitch will begin getting exclusive content from four of Disney’s largest YouTube content-creator partners: Markiplier, Jacksepticeye, LuzuGames, and Strawburry17. Variety reports that the majority of new and exclusive content will make its debut on Twitch beginning Thursday. Each of the four YouTubers will not only create exclusive Disney Digital Network Partners with Twitch to Bring Exclusive Content

Step into Famous Works with PhotoPass at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Have you ever seen a painting set a scene so perfectly that you wish you could just walk right into it? If so, you are in luck. Whether you are an avid art aficionado or just a fan of far-out photos, Disney’s PhotoPass service has you covered.  At this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts Step into Famous Works with PhotoPass at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts