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Topic: Latest: Studio Chief Dick Cook resigns from Disney

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1	AutoPost Fri 9/18/2009 5:21p	This topic is for Discussion of Latest: Studio Chief Dick Cook resigns from Disney STATEMENT FROM RICHARD W. COOK, CHAIRMAN, THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS I am stepping down from my role as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, effective immediately. I have loved every minute of my 38 years that I have worked at Disneyfrom the beginning as a ride operator on Disneyland's steam train and monorail to my position as chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. To wrap up my Disney experience in a neatly bundled statement is close to impossible. But what I will say is, during my time at the Studio, we have achieved many industry and Company milestones. Our talent roster is simply the best in the business. I believe our slate of upcoming motion pictures is the best in our history. But most of all, I love the people, my colleagues, my teammates, who are the most talented, dedicated and loyal folks in the world. I know that I leave the Studio in their exceptional hands. I have been contemplating this for some time now and feel its the right time for me to move on to new adventures and in the words of one of my baseball heroes, Yogi Berra, If you come to a fork in the road, take it. STATEMENT FROM ROBERT A. IGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Throughout his distinguished 38-year Disney career, Dick Cook's outstanding creative instincts and incomparable showmanship have truly enriched this company and significantly impacted Disneys great legacy, said Disney CEO Bob Iger. We thank Dick for his tremendous passion for Disney, and his many accomplishments and contributions to The Walt Disney Studios, including a very promising upcoming film slate. On behalf of everyone at Disney, we wish him the best with all the future has to offer.
2	Rebekah Fri 9/18/2009 5:38p	I'm heartsick over this news. Dick Cook has always been a joy to work with. Under his leadership the D23 Expo presentations from the Studios division were amazing. Not just the Arena presentation but the Muppets and others. He could often be spotted walking the Expo floor talking with event guests. There was something about the way he was with Disney fans that reminded me of the tales I heard from Disney Studios in years past. I am so very sad about this news and terribly concerned about what this means for the future of the Disney Studios.
3	Doobie Fri 9/18/2009 5:48p	According to a well known Hollywood rumor site, Dick Cook is saying he was fired. Read more here: http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/ Doobie.
4	Jim in Merced CA Fri 9/18/2009 6:02p	Does seem odd, timing-wise...
5	skinnerbox Fri 9/18/2009 6:12p	Will leemac's prognostication from earlier this summer come true? Will Dr. Ed now take over for Dick Cook?
6	Schmitty Good Vibes Fri 9/18/2009 6:14p	You don't resign 'immediately' if you are on good terms. This is too bad as I like so much of what he's done, but lately he'd lost his golden touch and it was rumored that he was on the hot seat.
7	gmaletic Fri 9/18/2009 6:17p	If this had been planned, it likely would have been announced at D23, not announced on Friday at 5pm.
8	Roger55 Fri 9/18/2009 6:29p	There have been rumors of him being let go for some time now. Maybe they waited until after the D23 expo so it would not be a distraction. I am sorry to see him go, especially after seeing him at the D23 expo last week. He is a true "Disney" person. I hope his replacement also has the same roots with the company.
9	skinnerbox Fri 9/18/2009 6:33p	<<I hope his replacement also has the same roots with the company.>> If it's not Dr. Ed, my money is on Kevin Feige.
10	DlandJB Fri 9/18/2009 6:34p	Bummed

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