Disney Lays Off Marvel's Visual Design Team Amidst Industry Changes
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What we know
Location: Burbank, California, USA.
Department affected: Visual Design Team.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
The Walt Disney Company has laid off approximately 50 employees from Marvel's visual design team as part of a restructuring effort. This decision comes amidst broader industry changes and reflects Disney's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. The layoffs occurred in Burbank, California, and are part of a larger trend affecting various departments within the company. Evangeline Lilly, an actress associated with Marvel, publicly criticized Disney for these cuts, highlighting the impact on creative talent. The layoffs are indicative of Disney's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to the evolving entertainment landscape.
LayoffTalk has tracked 31 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, including 125 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 29 additional events known from news reporting.
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