Dena Walden includes the 20th TV and Touchstone TV under Carrie Burke, ABC and Hulu original content in Under Craig Irwich in Sweeping Riorg; Bert Salke will get the production deal

As traditional media companies streamline the streaming era, Disney is the latest traditional media company to strengthen its content creation in streaming and linear.

Walt Disney Television’s chairman of entertainment, Danna Walld, today announced a major restructuring of the television production and core content business under her field. The shakeup includes Hulu’s SVP stuff Craig Irwich 13 years after leaving the top programming post on Fox, ABC is adding oversight of the original content to the broadcast’s return. He is being announced as the president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.

He has assumed the responsibilities of President of ABC Entertainment Carrie Burke Who, after a successful tenure in the network, is taking on a major new role as president of the 20th Television, the joint operation of the 20th Television and Touchstone Television is being shut down in the cable / streaming-focused studio of the 20th TV. With ABC Studios and ABC Signature earlier this year, Disney TV Studios has now moved into two divisions, the 20th TV operated by Burke and the ABC Signature, chaired by President Johnny Davis. Both Davis and Burke will report to Walden.

Craig Hyungs, Who has previously reported on ABC Signature and 20th TV, his role as president of Disney Television Studios will go on to become president of entertainment, Walt Disney Television, which will work with Wilden in all business units. He will lead the Central Business Affairs, Production, Casting and Creative Talent Development and Inclusion teams.

Although there has been no reduction in staff today, some layoffs are expected following the merger.

Bert SalkeThe president of Touchstone TV (Form. Fox 21) will transition to a multi-year overall manufacturing deal with Disney Television Studios after returning to Salke’s production. During his tenure, Salke oversaw the development and production at the studio, which featured shows such as “Homeland,” “Genius,” “Queen of the South,” and “The Hot Zone.” In addition, in conjunction with FX Productions, the studio has also hosted Ryan Murphy Television Studio Homes for “American,” “Sons of Araki” and “My MC” Touchstone, which makes “Pose,” “Reached,” “Politician.” “And” American Crime Story. ”

Former 20th TV President Caroline Cassidy EVP, will be in the studio as development. Currently Jennifer Gwartz has a role whose future in the company is unclear.

In addition, Touchstone TV Jane Francis Also placed and will become the EVP, series for the 20th TV. Both she and Cassidy will report to Burke.

As part of the massive restructuring, 20th Animation, currently a division of 20 TV, will be cut into its own unit, powered by Marcy Proeto. In addition, Disney TV will launch a production unit for unscripted programming as the company considers increasing production of both races. Both sections will be overseen by Hyuns.

Tara Duncan will continue to oversee the original programming for Freeform. He and Erwich will continue to report to Walden.

“It has been a very challenging but successful year. Our television studios produce many of the top rated shows in the industry. ABC is now the No. 1 entertainment network and the Hulu Originals team has embarked on their most successful slate critically acclaimed, award-winning, high-performance show. I am proud of our exceptional leadership team and what we have achieved, but the media landscape is changing and this restructuring puts us in a better position for the future. “The changes we’re announcing today serve three goals: empowering our organization, streamlining the functions of our studio and original content teams, and strengthening our partnership with the extraordinary creators who call Disney television studios their home.”

Over the past few months, NBC Universal has integrated its linear and streaming content teams under Susan Rowner. VernerMedia did the same with HBO’s Casey Blues, adding oversight of HBO’s Max core programming. In addition, Warner Bros. merged its cable / streaming division and division Roner Horizon into Warner Bros. TV, similar to the move to fold the Touchstone TV into the 20th TV.

As a result of the major streamlining of Disney’s media and entertainment businesses, this is the latest Disney TV segment to be redesigned, separating content creation from distribution, which was unveiled in October. Welden’s unit is part of Disney’s general entertainment division, run by Peter Rice, who unveiled the structure of his portfolio last month.

Rice, president of Dina’s General Entertainment Content, said, “Dana is a hall of famous television executives, led by an all-star team of some of Hollywood’s best and brightest creative leaders. “This new organization under Dana will allow us to compete among the transformation industry by attracting the best talent, encouraging creative risk and facilitating the creation of a groundbreaking range.”

Outlined changes to internal email. Read it below:

Dear team,

In a few moments we will announce a change in the business units under my purview. To say the least, this has been an extraordinarily difficult year, and I thank all of you for moving forward to meet challenge after challenge. Our industry has changed forever, and we are reorganizing ourselves to position ourselves stronger for the future and create a better experience for our creative partners.

The changes announced today follow the recent reorganization of the Walt Disney Company, designed to accelerate growth in its direct-to-consumer businesses. As part of that plan, the company separated content creation from distribution and commercialization. Our role is to provide the core content of success on Disney’s best-in-class streaming platforms Disney + and Hulu, linear networks and third-party platforms; And to choose original content that will fuel Hulu Original, ABC Entertainment and Freeform programming slates.

I am very fortunate to work with a group of leaders who are both gifted officers, and caring and compassionate people. During the planning of today’s announcement, we spent countless hours evaluating the best format for our businesses and our teams. We believe we have achieved that. And, our new simple framework will facilitate clarity of responsibilities and strong partnerships with talented colleagues within Disney Media and entertainment distribution.

Here’s how we’re developing our organization:

Disney Television Studios will be integrated into two studio teams led by Carrie Burke and Johnny Davis.

Carrey will go beyond his role as president of ABC Entertainment and become the 20th television president to inform me. As part of this restructuring, the Touchstone television banner will be sunset and its operations will be rotated to the 20th television. Working with Carrie in the new expanded studio, Caroline Cassidy will serve as executive vice president, development; And Jane Francis went on to become executive vice president, series from Touchstone Television.

Johnny will continue as president of the ABC signature, but now he will inform me directly.

Bert Salke will transition from president of Touchstone Television to a new multi-year overall manufacturing deal with Disney Television Studios.

Tara Duncan will continue as president of Freeform and will be responsible for creating a roster of different creators to develop the series on all platforms.

Craig Irwich will continue to lead the Hulu Originals team and will also handle the responsibilities previously held by Carey Burke at ABC Entertainment. He will now serve as president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.

Craig Hyungs will be the President of Entertainment for Disney Television with his role as President of Disney Television Studios, working with me in all fields. He will lead the new Central Business Affairs, Production, Casting and Creative Talent Development and Inclusion teams. It will also oversee the newly created production unit for 20th Animation and Unscripted Programming.

And as previously announced, Shannon Ryan will serve as President, Content Marketing, Hulu and General Entertainment, managing the award strategy for Creative Marketing, Publicity, Media Planning, Events, Talent Relationships and all programming created in our group.

These are exceptional creative leaders who have strong relationships throughout our industry and have already accomplished so much. I am sure they will continue to foster an environment where producers, exhibitors, producers, directors and talent can do their very best, and I am confident that their leadership will inspire you all to do the same.

I know there is discomfort with change, but I am optimistic about our future and we look forward to working with you as we move forward with this new chapter.

With gratitude,

Dana