{
  "id": 8119117,
  "title": "Eric Schrier Exits Disney Role as President of DTC International Originals for Producing Deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/eric-schrier-exits-disney-role-as-president-of-dtc-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T22:28:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/disney-eric-schrier-exits-executive-role-producing-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The longtime Disney and FX executive is launching a new production company under Disney Entertainment Television The post Eric Schrier Exits Disney Role as President of DTC International Originals for Producing Deal appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Eric Schrier Stepping Down As President Of DTC International Originals, Segues To Producing Deal With Disney Entertainment Television",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/eric-schrier-stepping-down-as-president-of-dtc-international",
        "published": "2026-09-17T22:00:12.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}