Veteran Disney Distribution Executive David Kornblum to Depart

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Veteran Disney distribution executive David Kornblum departs

, who has led the studio’s theatrical sales distribution in Asia/Pacific and Russia, has departed from Disney after more than 31 years.

Kornblum played a key role in the release of nearly 800 films over the course of his tenure at The Walt Disney Company, including the record-setting launches associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Disney live-action and animation franchises. Those titles included more than 20 with worldwide grosses that topped $1 billion, led by 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” at $2.8 billion.

Kornblum worked in sales and distribution planning, specializing in structuring how international box-office reporting, systems and scheduling were handled. Over the last decade, he led Disney’s theatrical and sales distribution team throughout the Asia/Pacific and Russia regions, serving as the conduit between the studio and its teams.

Kornblum also worked through the Buena Vista International label and oversaw the acquisition of third-party products across all platforms. He secured rights to more than 220 films in selected territories, including “12 Years a Slave,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Brooklyn,” “Tree of Life,” “Lone Survivor,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” and the “Red” franchise.

 

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