Lauren Kisilevsky Named Senior VP, Original Movies, Disney Branded TV

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Exec oversaw ‘Upside-Down Magic’ and ‘Descendants 3’

Lauren Kisilevsky
Lauren Kisilevsky (Image credit: Disney Channel/Craig Sjodin)

Lauren Kisilevsky has been promoted to senior VP, original movies, at Disney Branded Television.

Kisilevsky, who had been VP, original movies, Disney Channel, will oversee production of an increasing number of movies for Disney Channel and Disney Plus.

"Lauren is an exceptional creative executive whose deep understanding of our brand and tremendous contributions continue to yield must-experience movies for kids and families," said Davis. "As Disney Branded Television continues to augment its efforts in attracting and building the very best and most inclusive home for creative talent, I am confident that Lauren will continue to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, magical and heartfelt stories for years to come."

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Among the Disney Channel movies Kisilevsky oversaw at Disney Channels were Upside-Down Magic, Descendants 3, Zombies 2 and the upcoming Spin. She also supervised the Disney Plus titles Secret Society of Second Born Royals and the upcoming Sneakerella.

Before joining Disney Channel in 2010, she was VP, production and acquisitions for Overturn Films. 

Jon Lafayette
Jon Lafayette

Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.