Walt Disney Distribution Exec Matt Kalavsky Upped To SVP & General Sales Manager

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 Disney distribution executive Matt Kalavsky has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager, Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Disney Entertainment.

Kalavsky succeeds Ken Caldwell, who is retiring at the end of the year. Kalavsky will oversee domestic distribution which includes US and Canada for all of the studio’s film labels including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.

In addition, Kalavsky’s oversee will include Cinema Partnerships team, non-theatrical sales and the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  “I’m absolutely delighted for Matt to take the domestic reins moving forward,” said Tony Chambers, Executive Vice President and Head of Theatrical Distribution. “For more than 20 years, Matt has been both a terrific leader and an invaluable partner to Ken, the entire Disney team and to the domestic exhibition community.

Not only that but he has played an instrumental role in helping Disney deliver some of the industry’s biggest box office successes of all-time.” “I am truly honored to lead this team of highly dedicated and talented individuals, who continue to do amazing work delivering Disney’s unrivaled film slate to audiences across the country,” said Kalavsky.