Nov 9 2009 09:40 PM ET

Walt Disney Studios president Mark Zoradi resigns

Categories: Movie Biz, News

In another step in the continued shake-up at Walt Disney Studios, the company’s president Mark Zoradi has resigned, effective immediately. The resignation comes less than two months after Zoradi’s former boss Dick Cook abruptly left the company, and just a few weeks after Miramax’s president Daniel Battsek stepped down. Zoradi worked at Disney for 29 years, most recently overseeing worldwide marketing and distribution as the president of the motion pictures group. It’s not clear whether Cook’s replacement Rich Ross will replace Zoradi or how he will further streamline the organization. Disney had a disappointing performance at the box office this past weekend with Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol underperforming expectations but insiders insist Zoradi’s abrupt departure had nothing to do with the film’s box-office take.

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  • Chris

    That’s what happens when you release a Christmas movie in early November. I could have told you that and I’m a teenager…

  • Kyle

    lol I’m a teen as well and I think releasing it this early was a little stupid

  • Rob

    lol so true Chris. I still have Halloween decorations up…

  • PNK

    I doubt the guy resigned/quit from having the #1 movie out, way better opening than Polar Express, and one which will likely have “legs” through the season. Something else behind it.

    I’m curious about the “Pirates” impact, J Depp was dismayed about Cook’s departure as he was key to his first signing on for Pirates, wonder what is up now for “Pirates 4.”

  • paige

    I hope this dont affect Marvel

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