Dana Walden
Dana Walden is an influential television executive and the current chair of Disney General Entertainment Content. She has been a prominent figure in the industry, overseeing ABC and other Disney properties. Walden's close ties with former Vice President Kamala Harris drew scrutiny during the 2020 presidential debates, as critics questioned whether her relationship with Harris could influence the editorial decisions at ABC News, which is owned by Disney.
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Dana Walden will become the president and chief creative officer of Walt Disney.
Disney отримає нового CEO та президентку • Межа
Ukraine· 2026-02-04
Dana Walden has been appointed as President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney.
טלטלה נוספת בדיסני: המנכ"ל האגדי של החברה פורש
Israel· 2026-02-03
Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, received the International Emmy Founders award.
João Roberto Marinho recebe Emmy Internacional e Grupo Globo leva troféu com coprodução 'Fallen'
Brazil· 2025-11-25
Dana Walden is a Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment who commented on the new agreement.
Disney content will return to YouTube TV under a new deal
United States· 2025-11-15
The decision to suspend Kimmel was made by Disney’s head of television, Dana Walden.
Oscar Isaac says he would only do Star Wars again if Disney doesn’t ‘succumb to fascism’ | Oscar Isaac
United Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden suspended production.
Jimmy Kimmel says silencing comedians is ‘anti American’, as his show returns to air after suspension | Jimmy KimmelUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Dana Walden is the Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment who spoke with Kimmel about his return.
Disney says Kimmel will return to the air on Tuesday, six days after suspension
Guyana· 2025-09-24
Dana Walden is the head of Disney's television division and was involved in the discussions about Kimmel's show.
Το παρασκήνιο του «κοψίματος» και της επιστροφής του Τζίμι Κίμελ
Greece· 2025-09-23
Dana Walden is the Co-Chair of Disney Entertainment who spoke with Kimmel regarding his show's return.
Jimmy Kimmel Live to air again after public outcry over the show’s suspension - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-09-23Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, was involved in the decision to suspend Kimmel's show.
Hundreds of Hollywood stars sign open letter condemning Kimmel suspension | Jimmy KimmelUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23
Dana Walden is the co-chair of Disney Entertainment who supported Kimmel's return.
El programa de Jimmy Kimmel volverá a emitirse el martes tras suspenderse a causa de un comentario sobre Charlie Kirk | Internacional
Spain· 2025-09-22
Disney Entertainment co-Chair Dana Walden believed Kimmel's planned remarks 'could make the situation worse.'
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returning to airwaves on Tuesday, Disney announcesUnited States· 2025-09-22
Dana Walden is the Disney Entertainment co-chairman involved in the decision-making regarding Kimmel's show.
Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on TuesdayUnited States· 2025-09-22Dana Walden is the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment involved in the decision regarding Kimmel's show.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ crew will be paid next week, as future of show remains in limboUnited States· 2025-09-20Dana Walden is the co-chair of the media conglomerate who made the decision to protect Kimmel from further controversy.
¿Jimmy Kimmel demandará a Disney? El actor fue suspendido por "bromear" sobre Charlie Kirk
Guatemala· 2025-09-19Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, met with Jimmy Kimmel before the show.
WSJ: Το παρασκήνιο πίσω από την απόφαση της Ντίσνεϊ να «κατεβάσει» τον διακόπτη στον Τζίμι ΚίμελGreece· 2025-09-19
Dana Walden, head of ABC, was involved in the decision to suspend Kimmel's show.
Commenti su Kirk, Abc blocca la star Kimmel. Trump esulta e minaccia la revoca delle licenze delle tv «ostili»
Italy· 2025-09-19
The decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! was taken by Disney’s television chief, Dana Walden.
‘Court of King Trump’: how media barons are bowing to president to protect key deals | US television industryUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19
Disney Entertainment Co-chairman Dana Walden called Kimmel to discuss how to move forward amid the controversy.
ABC hopes to bring Jimmy Kimmel back, but temperature needs to be taken down under FCC threatsUnited States· 2025-09-19Dana Walden, the head of Disney's television division, was part of the decision-making process regarding Kimmel's show.
תוכניתו של ג'ימי קימל תרד "ללא הגבלת זמן"Israel· 2025-09-18
Dana Walden is the head of ABC's news division and is friends with Harris.
JOE CONCHA: How Trump defied all odds to win the White House in the biggest comeback everUnited States· 2025-04-29
Dana Walden's friendship with Kamala Harris raised questions about bias in ABC News' coverage.
'Snow White' box office bomb is just latest blunder on Disney's resuméUnited States· 2025-03-29
