Why Disney’s Kids & Family Division Is Working With Creators Like Dhar Mann and Nastya: We Need to ‘Meet Kids Where They Are’

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What happened

During a panel discussion at MipJunior in Cannes on Sunday, Ayo Davis, president of Disney’s Kids & Family division, reflected on how the studio was responding to the disruption in viewing habits among younger viewers, including working with some of…

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  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:50:58 UTC.

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