Disney Live Action Lands Key Annapurna Exec

Jonathan Feder has joined Disney Live Action, reporting directly to Daria Cercek, President of Disney Live Action. Feder, a founding member of Annapurna Pictures, previously held a first-look deal with the company for film and television projects. His responsibilities at Annapurna included overseeing production for films such as Richard Linklater's 'Everybody Wants Some!!'.

Feder's career includes a previous stint at Disney, where he served as VP of film development for Lucasfilm from 2016 to 2019. During that time, he contributed to titles like 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'. He later moved to T-Street as a producer and helped launch Kiri Hart's label, Counterculture, Ltd.

This appointment occurs as Disney undergoes significant leadership restructuring. Josh D'Amaro has assumed the CEO role, and Dana Walden now oversees film, television, streaming, and gaming as President and Chief Creative Officer. Debra OConnell has been elevated to Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television.