BREAKING: Jared Bush Named New CCO of Walt Disney Animation, Jennifer Lee Steps Down to Focus on ‘Frozen’ Sequels

A man and a woman, both smiling, are shown side by side. The man wears a leather jacket and has short, light-colored hair. The woman, looking like she stepped out of a Walt Disney Animation film, has long, wavy, light-colored hair, wears glasses and a light-colored jacket.

Disney announced on Thursday that Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her position as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Jared Bush has been named the new chief. Bush is CCO effective immediately, reporting to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman. “Jared Bush is an incredible filmmaker and a talented executive who’s … Read more

Disney Making ‘Frozen III’ and ‘Frozen IV’ Simultaneously

A large screen at D23 displays an animated scene of a man and woman riding horses in a magical forest. A person stands on stage in front of the screen with an audience watching, eagerly anticipating any hints about Frozen III.

Walt Disney Animation Studios is producing “Frozen III” and “Frozen IV” at the same time. ‘Frozen III’ & ‘Frozen IV’ Production Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer and director of the first two “Frozen” films, confirmed the two sequels are in production simultaneously during an interview with Fandango. “We’re working in a … Read more