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Dick Cook - Wikipedia. Dick Cook. Born. Richard W. Cook. Occupation. Film executive. Employer.
Bob Cook Studios. Richard W. "Dick" Cook is an American film entertainment executive, and has served on the Board of Directors of Legendary Pictures since 2. Prior to joining Legendary Pictures, he was the Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios from 2. At the time of his separation from the company, he was the only remaining top Disney executive who had worked for the company since before Michael Eisner took charge in 1. Cook holds a degree in political science from the University of Southern California (USC). Cook began his career with Disney in 1. Disneyland[1] and moved to the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank in 1.
In 1. 98. 0, he moved to the company's film distribution department, eventually heading both its distribution and marketing efforts. He earned a reputation there by his marketing of Disney's home video collection and hosting media- worthy movie premieres, for example securing a United States Navyaircraft carrier based in Pearl Harbor to host the debut of the film Pearl Harbor. In 1. 99. 4, Cook was promoted to president of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.[2]In 2. Eisner named him as Peter Schneider's replacement as chairman of studios, popularly called the studio chief. Cook, described by Business.
Week in 2. 00. 3 as "the nicest guy in Disney's jungle," is known for his down- to- earth personality and his good relations with Disney's partners, including Jerry Bruckheimer.[3] In 2. Watch Incarnate Online Fandango. Cook negotiated the exit of Harvey and Bob Weinstein from Disney's Miramax unit.[1]In 2. Cook was awarded the Walt Disney Man of the Year Award, in recognition of "inspiring and positive role models for young people" from within the entertainment community, by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles & the Inland Empire.[4][5]On September 1.
Cook stepped down as chairman of Walt Disney Studios, allegedly having been asked to do so by Bob Iger, president/CEO of the Walt Disney Company.[6] He was then replaced by Disney Channel president Rich Ross. In April 2. 01. 1, Cook joined the Board of Directors of Legendary Pictures,[7] and served as one of the executive producers of Legendary Pictures' Jackie Robinson biographical film 4. In August 2. 01. 3, Cook was made Chairman of KCETLink's Board of Directors.[8]On April 1. Cook announced the formation of Dick Cook Studios with an investment of $1.
Citic Guoan Group Co. Ltd., a state- owned and largest Chinese conglomerate Citic Group subsidiary.[9] No funding from Citic Guoan Group had been received as of March 2. On the weekend of March 1. Watch The Divide HD 1080P more. Cook Studios signed a production financing deal with Film Carnival, a Zhejiang, China based company, for $5. The announcement was made the Tuesday (March 2. Watch I Travel Alone Streaming.
Cook Studio and Film Carnival hosted inaugural China- U. S. Motion Picture Summit on March 2. Grand Epoch City, China. The first film using the financing is expect to be “Ranger's Apprentice” from director Paul Haggis.[1.
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The Nicest Guy in Disney's Jungle". Business. Week. Retrieved July 4, 2. Dees, Rick. (November 1. Legendary Radio Personality Rick Dees to Host Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles & the Inland Empire Honoring Top Entertainment Industry Talent at Rising Stars 2. Anniversary Gala on November 1.
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Finke, Nikki (September 1. EXCLUSIVE! Dick Cook Fired From Disney; Hollywood Registering Shock At News; "Never Saw It Coming" vs "Had A Choice"". Deadline. Retrieved September 2. Finke, Nikki (April 7, 2. Dick Cook & Jim Breyer Join Thomas Tull's Legendary Pictures Board". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2. Andreeva, Nellie (2.
David Levy Upped To President Of Turner Broadcasting System". Deadline. Retrieved September 2. Mc. Nary, Dave; Frater, Patrick (April 1. Dick Cook Studios Launches with $1. Million Chinese Investment".
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Chinese film company". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 2.