Alyssa Sapire has been promoted to the role of senior vice president of development, series and strategy for Disney Junior.
Sapire has been serving in this role on interim basis since March, following the exit of Joe D’Ambrosia. In the now permanent role, Sapire will lead all content for the preschool age brand. She will report to Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.
Sapire now has oversight over Disney Junior content, encompassing strategic oversight of development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming. She will work closely with Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities, extending the Disney Junior brand to consumers across multiple touchpoints.
Furthermore, Sapire has announced her new executive team across development and current. Kim Berglund, vice president of development, will lead development for Disney Junior with oversight of all series, specials and shorts in development, including identifying new creative talent.
Sapire has been serving in this role on interim basis since March, following the exit of Joe D’Ambrosia. In the now permanent role, Sapire will lead all content for the preschool age brand. She will report to Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television.
Sapire now has oversight over Disney Junior content, encompassing strategic oversight of development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming. She will work closely with Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities, extending the Disney Junior brand to consumers across multiple touchpoints.
Furthermore, Sapire has announced her new executive team across development and current. Kim Berglund, vice president of development, will lead development for Disney Junior with oversight of all series, specials and shorts in development, including identifying new creative talent.
- 11/4/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Branded Television has promoted Alyssa Sapire to SVP, Development, Series and Strategy at Disney Junior.
Sapire, previously SVP, Original Programming, has been acting in the role since March, succeeding Joe D’Ambrosia who left to join Sony Pictures TV. The promotion has now been made permanent.
In the top programming post, Sapire serves as the creative lead for Disney Junior content, encompassing strategic oversight of development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming. She will also work closely with Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities.
Sapire has solidified her senior leadership team. Kim Berglund has been tapped as VP of development with oversight of all series, specials and shorts in development, including identifying new creative talent. Diane Ikemiyashiro and Lori Mozilo will both serve as VP of current series. The two will co-lead, each having oversight on any projects in production,...
Sapire, previously SVP, Original Programming, has been acting in the role since March, succeeding Joe D’Ambrosia who left to join Sony Pictures TV. The promotion has now been made permanent.
In the top programming post, Sapire serves as the creative lead for Disney Junior content, encompassing strategic oversight of development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming. She will also work closely with Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities.
Sapire has solidified her senior leadership team. Kim Berglund has been tapped as VP of development with oversight of all series, specials and shorts in development, including identifying new creative talent. Diane Ikemiyashiro and Lori Mozilo will both serve as VP of current series. The two will co-lead, each having oversight on any projects in production,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ayo Davis continues to shape her senior exec team at Disney Branded Television.
Davis has promoted Alyssa Sapire to lead content for Disney Junior, overseeing such programming for preschoolers as Mickey Mouse Funhouse and Doc McStuffins.
In her new role, Sapire will serve as the creative steward for Disney Junior content, including development, current and acquired programming for both linear and streaming.
Sapire was senior vp development series and strategy, working closely with Kareem Daniel’s Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution group to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities.
“Alyssa is a dedicated champion of the power of storytelling and the absolute right leader for the Disney Junior brand,” said Davis. “She has assembled a best-in-class team and developed an incredibly strong content slate with one overarching goal: to create magical, memorable stories that provide joy, stoke curiosity and live in...
Ayo Davis continues to shape her senior exec team at Disney Branded Television.
Davis has promoted Alyssa Sapire to lead content for Disney Junior, overseeing such programming for preschoolers as Mickey Mouse Funhouse and Doc McStuffins.
In her new role, Sapire will serve as the creative steward for Disney Junior content, including development, current and acquired programming for both linear and streaming.
Sapire was senior vp development series and strategy, working closely with Kareem Daniel’s Disney Media Entertainment and Distribution group to identify, develop and advance Disney Junior franchise opportunities.
“Alyssa is a dedicated champion of the power of storytelling and the absolute right leader for the Disney Junior brand,” said Davis. “She has assembled a best-in-class team and developed an incredibly strong content slate with one overarching goal: to create magical, memorable stories that provide joy, stoke curiosity and live in...
- 11/4/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In what is believed to be the biggest group promotion ever at Disney Channel, the network has upped 11 executive and staffers across its business to Svp and VP level. The promotions follows a ramp-up of Disney Channel’s output over the past 18 months to 450-500 new live-action and animated episodes and several original movies for Disney Channel and Disney Junior, plus more series and movies exclusively for Disney+.
“The strengths and capabilities of our team differentiate us from the competition; with these promotions, we acknowledge many of those who have contributed significantly to our success,” Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said in making the announcement. “They are driven by a passion for the optimistic Disney brand, and they prioritize what is truly important in telling great stories for preschoolers, kids, tweens and families. They also have innovative ideas and the confidence, passion and wisdom to thrive in a creative environment,...
“The strengths and capabilities of our team differentiate us from the competition; with these promotions, we acknowledge many of those who have contributed significantly to our success,” Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said in making the announcement. “They are driven by a passion for the optimistic Disney brand, and they prioritize what is truly important in telling great stories for preschoolers, kids, tweens and families. They also have innovative ideas and the confidence, passion and wisdom to thrive in a creative environment,...
- 3/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Mira, Royal Detective – Disney Junior hosted the world premiere of upcoming animated series “Mira, Royal Detective” at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA on Saturday, March 7. Cast members including Freida Pinto, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Leela Ladnier were joined by special guests and their families. Debuting March 20, 2020 in the U.S. and India, the series is set in the magical Indian-inspired land of Jalpur and follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a young girl who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. (Disney Junior/Image Group La)
Joe D’Ambrosia, Shagorika Ghosh Perkins (Cultural Consultant), Becca Topol (Story Editor), Deepak Ramapriyan (Musical Consultant), Amritha Vaz (Composer), Sascha Paladino (Executive Producer), Nakul Dev Mahajan (Bollywood Choreographer), Diane Ikemiyashiro
The exciting new Disney Junior show titled Mira, Royal Detective is getting ready for it’s worldwide debut. Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by...
Joe D’Ambrosia, Shagorika Ghosh Perkins (Cultural Consultant), Becca Topol (Story Editor), Deepak Ramapriyan (Musical Consultant), Amritha Vaz (Composer), Sascha Paladino (Executive Producer), Nakul Dev Mahajan (Bollywood Choreographer), Diane Ikemiyashiro
The exciting new Disney Junior show titled Mira, Royal Detective is getting ready for it’s worldwide debut. Mira, Royal Detective is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by...
- 3/10/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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