Rich Ross

New Disney Studio Chief Alan Horn Vows: 'I Will Keep the Waters Calm'

Movies
 May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 51 weeks ago

Alan Horn explains his plans to reinvigorate Disney's live-action unit,why he loves "Finding Nemo" and why, at 69, he's not ready for retirement

  

Disney Chooses Alan Horn as New Studio Chief

Movies
 May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang & Lucas Shaw 51 weeks ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Thursday the former Warner Bros. chief would succeed Rich Ross (Updated)

  

'The Avengers' $640M Box Office Gives Disney Room to Right Itself

Movies
 May 6, 2012 By Todd Cunningham 1 year ago

The record box office of "The Avengers" validates Bob Iger's $4 billion acquisition of Marvel in 2009. Now for that new studio boss ...

  

Shadow of Rich Ross Looms as Disney Touts 'Avengers,' 'Lone Ranger' at CinemaCon

Movies
 April 24, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The departure of the studio chief Rich Ross is unacknowledged in a three-hour presentation that brings out bagpipes, Muppets and Johnny Depp

  

3 Lessons to Learn From Rich Ross’ Disney Departure

Media
 April 23, 2012 By Seth Jaret 1 year ago

Guest Blog: Now that Rich Ross is out at Disney, here’s a little advice for the next guy in the hot seat

  

Rich Ross Disney Ouster Means Refocus on Movies, Not Cross-Promotion

Movies
 April 20, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Analysis: After three years of bad results and whispering in the Hollywood wings, Disney opted for a clean break from a bad decision

  

Rich Ross Out as Walt Disney Studios Chairman

Movies
 April 20, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Ross says overseeing the studio is no longer "the right professional fit" -- no replacement has been named

  

Rich Ross and the 'John Carter' Debacle – Disney Takes It on the Chin (Updated)

Movies
 March 20, 2012 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

$200 million? That is a breathtaking sum, a humdinger, a gobsmacker. All eyes will be on Disney studio chief Rich Ross

  

Rich Ross and His Decentralized Magic Kingdom -- Is It Working?



Movies
 April 28, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein & Brent Lang 2 years ago

Under the former DIsney Channel chief, the studio is more synergy focused and bottom-line oriented, but the price could be its famous brand

  

Exclusive: Disney's MT Carney, Grilled -- 'A Baptism by Fire'

Movies
 October 10, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

In her first in-depth interview, Carney says: "I feel like it’s been a bit of baptism by fire. But my God, I have some amazing people to learn from."

  

Is Disney's MT Carney Ready for Hollywood's Shark-Infested Waters?

Media | Movies
 October 10, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Disney's new marketing president, still learning the perils of big-time movie marketing, explains "Secretariat's" tepid opening and admits 'I know what I don't know'

  

Callbacks: 'Ghost Rider,' 'Karate Kid' Sequels On the Way; Doug Liman Eyes WB's 'Kill'

Movies
 June 15, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Disney's Rich Ross nixes a high-profile WWII project from Jerry Bruckheimer; Oren Uziel to write "Just Another Love Story"

  

Shankman Vs. Mendes for Disney's 'Oz' Prequel

Movies
 May 3, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

"Hairspray" filmmaker walks away from "Bob the Musical" to better angle for the high-profile directing gig

  

Disney Sets 'Monsters Inc.' Sequel; New 'Brave' Date

Movies
 April 22, 2010 By Sharon Waxman & Jeff Sneider 3 years ago

Studio chair Rich Ross also announces "Prom," a targeted tentpole aimed at the adolescent market

  

Conflict, Regime Change at the '80s Mouse House

Movies
 March 25, 2010 By Jordan Riefe 3 years ago

The men behind "Waking Sleeping Beauty" grilled on working with Katzenberg, and Disney's battles at the top

  

International Dist. President Anthony Marcoly Leaves Disney

Deal Central | Movies
 January 15, 2010 By Brent Lang 3 years ago

Rich Ross executive shakeup continues; Chuck Viane, domestic distribution president, will take over

  

Another Round of Layoffs at Walt Disney Studios

Deal Central | Movies
 January 14, 2010 By Brent Lang 3 years ago

In wake of management shakeup, staff cuts at studio's home entertainment division

  

Rich Ross and the High-Stakes Gamble at Disney

Movies
 January 12, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago
  

Disney Puts 'Wedding Banned' Into Turnaround

Deal Central
 December 11, 2009 By the Hollywood Reporter 3 years ago

Mandeville movie was to have starred Robin Williams, Anna Faris, Diane Keaton

  

Marvel's Maisel to Leave When Disney Sale Is Done

Deal Central | People
 December 7, 2009 By Wrap Staff 3 years ago

He will maintain executive producer credit on 3 upcoming Marvel films

  

More Disney Shuffle: Lightcap Takes Rich Ross' Old Job

Television
 November 24, 2009 By Brent Lang 3 years ago

Latin America TV chief to run Disney Channels Worldwide, a job it was expected would go to Gary Marsh.

  

Disney's Ross Takes Off the Kid Gloves

Deal Central | Movies
 November 11, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

At a time of tectonic shifts in the industry, Ross's studio shake-up shows he intends to grease the rusty fulcrum at the studio.

  

Shakeup at Disney: Chapek Promoted, Aviv and Bergman Get New Duties, Gallagher Out

Deal Central | People
 November 11, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

Rich Ross names his team, reorganizing Disney Studios' marketing, distribution and operations.

  

At Night, 'Waverly's' Wizard Goes to the Dark Side

Television
 October 20, 2009 By Brent Lang 3 years ago

Disney exec producer Peter Murrieta leads a double comedy life.

  

Disney Picks Up 'What's He Got?'

Movies
 October 14, 2009 By the Hollywood Reporter 3 years ago

Josh Duhamel starrer is first project under new boss Rich Ross.

  

Regime Change in Hollyw'd: Unh-Uh ... It's About the Basics

Movies
 October 5, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 3 years ago

Analysis: The new group of movie executives will need to embrace more than Twitter.

  
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