Eric Schrier Exits Disney Role as President of DTC International Originals for Producing Deal

Eric Schrier is leaving his role as Disney's president of direct-to-consumer international originals, strategic programming and emerging media, but launching a new production company under the Disney umbrella. The news was shared by Disney Entertainment Television chairman Debra OConnell Thursday, following news of Adam Smith's promotion to Disney Entertainment direct-to-consumer chairman and Joe Earley's move to Disney Entertainment Television president of franchise and content strategy. OConnell said that Schrier's decision came from a desire to return to his creative roots as the . . .