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David Stainton | |
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| President of Walt Disney Feature Animation | |
| In office January 2003 – January 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Schumacher |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Catmull |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Stainton November 16, 1961 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Occupation | Studio executive |
David Stainton is an American film and television executive. He was the president of Walt Disney Feature Animation from 2003 to 2006, a period during which the studio converted from a traditional animation studio to a computer animation production company.[1][2] The films Chicken Little (2005) and Meet the Robinsons (2007) were produced during Stainton's tenure at the studio.
- ^ Godfrey, Leigh (January 3, 2003). "David Stainton Named President, Disney Feature Animation". AWN News. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ Baisley, Sarah (June 16, 2003). "DisneyToon Studios Builds Slate Under New Name and Homes for Needy". Animation World Network. Retrieved 26 February 2013.