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Mark Zoradi has been named president of...

Mark Zoradi has been named president of Buena Vista International, the newly created international theatrical distribution arm of Walt Disney Studios.

Zoradi has been senior vice president and general manager of Burbank-based Buena Vista Television, Disney’s program syndication unit.

In his new job, he will report to William Mechanic, president, international theatrical distribution and worldwide home video.

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Kevin Hyson, senior vice president of theatrical distribution and marketing, will give up his distribution role and focus on international marketing. Hyson now reports to Zoradi.

Disney said that Bob Levin, president of worldwide theatrical marketing, will continue to be involved in both domestic and international film marketing and report to Disney Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg.

The announcements are part of Disney’s preparations to take over its international film distribution activities full time from Warner Bros. when its contact expires next January.

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