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Eric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television

EXCLUSIVE: Eric Schrier is departing his post as Disney’s President of Direct-to-Consumer International Originals, Strategic Programming, and Emerging Media — but not the company. The 26-year FX/Disney veteran is launching a production company, which will be based at Disney Entertainment Television. Disney Entertainment Television chairman Debra OConnell revealed Schrier’s change of status in an…

Eric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television

Disney president Eric Schrier has stepped down from his role as president of direct-to-consumer international originals, strategic programming and emerging media to start a new production company within the Disney family. The news was announced by Disney Entertainment Television chairman Debra OConnell, who praised Schrier's 26-year career at Disney, including his key role in the creation of FX.

OConnell expressed excitement about continuing their professional collaboration through this new venture. Schrier will share more details about his upcoming plans in the near future, while Disney aims to strengthen its direct-to-consumer operations.

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