The former president of Warner Brothers, Alan Horn, has been named the new chairman of Walt Disney Studios. He will take over responsibilities beginning June 11 and replace former chairman Rich Ross, who resigned from the company in April.
Horn’s new responsibilities will extend to Pixar and Marvel as well as Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Studios, which uses Disney for marketing and distribution purposes. Additionally, Horn will oversee Disney’s Hollywood Records and their Broadway division.
Says Horn, who retired from Warner Brothers last year:
I found myself with a lot of free time, and …

Disney star Coco Jones first appeared on the scene during Radio Disney’s N.B.T. talent showcase, and now Hollywood Records has signed her for an exclusive recording and publishing contract.
Since her appearance on N.B.T., Coco has made a guest appearance on So Random! and was the headline act at a number of Radio Disney concerts. She can next be seen in the Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine, which premieres June 15 on Disney Channel.
According to a media report, Coco Jones loves all types of music and credits Aretha Franklin …

After releasing three successful albums on Disney-owned Hollywood Records, The Jonas Brothers have parted ways with the company. Nick, Kevin and Joe Jonas were also able to purchase the rights to their master recordings, merchandising and publishing.
Says Nick Jonas:
This was a decision that we made as a group. Naturally, as with any partnership, when you do part ways, there is emotion tied to it. We’ve been blessed to have a lot of success with Hollywood and with Disney, but speaking on behalf of my brothers and our …