One of their favorite places. After getting engaged and legally married in Santa Barbara, California, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker now own a house there.
12.10.2022 - 11:13 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Diego Londono comes alive when reflecting on the success of Disney+’s Italian remake of The Ignorant Angels, one of the streamer’s first international originals that tells the story of an unexpected and moving friendship at a time of change.
While Disney+ doesn’t report viewing figures for individual shows, Londono says it is this remake of 2001 film The Ignorant Fairies above all others that has helped “change perceptions” of what a Disney show can be, bringing in a broader audience and driving the day-to-day proposition.
“This is strong local talent coming from known IP aimed at an older audience that has really resonated,” Londono explains enthusiastically, as the Executive Vice President, Media Networks and Content, EMEA, sits down for an interview with Deadline on a rainy day in early September at Disney’s West London headquarters.
The man responsible for the daunting task of guaranteeing Disney+’s EMEA content punches above its weight is all about the shows and has spent the past two-and-a-half years shepherding this perception-changing drive. However, he knows he has a lot more work to do.
Recent Digital TV Research predicted the streamer will have nearly 50 million European subscribers by the start of 2027, not far off Netflix and Prime Video’s numbers.
The low-profile Londono acknowledges the platform has inherited “amazing content from the U.S”, but he has helmed a fascinating journey, clearing the path for dozens of Disney+ originals that don’t necessarily come in the shape that traditional Disney fans would expect.
He has overseen launches in multiple countries, setting up local commissioning teams, and the result ranges from irreverent action-comedy Wedding Season to devastating French
One of their favorite places. After getting engaged and legally married in Santa Barbara, California, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker now own a house there.
One of their favorite places. After getting engaged and legally married in Santa Barbara, California, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker now own a house there.
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A bunch of celebs were in attendance at a wedding in Italy this week!
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