Los Angeles Times

Jennifer Lee steps down as Disney Animation chief creative officer. ‘Zootopia’ co-director takes over

Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee has stepped down from her executive role to focus on leading the “Frozen” franchise, Walt Disney Co. said Thursday. “Zootopia” and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Disney Animation Shake-Up: Jennifer Lee Exiting as Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush Takes Over

Lee is leaving the top gig to focus on filmmaking full time and steward the next two 'Frozen' movies. By Pamela McClintock Senior Film Writer Director-writer Jared Bush is replacing Jennifer Lee as ...
Cartoon Brew

Jennifer Lee Steps Down As Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush Takes Over

After a tumultuous six-year run as Walt Disney Animation Studio’s chief creative officer, Jennifer Lee is stepping down from the role. Her replacement is Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jared Bush, ...
Deadline.com

The Animation Guild Ratifies Deal With Studios

Members of the Animation Guild have overwhelmingly agreed to ratify its three-year deal with the studios. The guild saw 76.1% of its members in favor of the contract with the AMPTP. This comes after ...
TheWrap

Disney Animation Shake-Up: Jennifer Lee Out, Jared Bush in as Chief Creative Officer

Walt Disney Animation Studios leadership is getting redrawn. Jennifer Lee, the company’s chief creative officer and the director of “Frozen” and “Frozen II,” is stepping down and returning to ...