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Disney Cuts Animation Positions

The Walt Disney Co. plans to cut as many as 160 positions from its Burbank-based animation studios. The cuts were triggered following a review by the management team of appropriate production schedules for future projects, according to a statement from the company released late Friday. While the statement did not include an exact number of employees to be laid off, published reports placed it at 160 out of 800 employees. Walt Disney Animation includes Disney Feature Animation, Disney Television Animation and Disney Toons. “We are committed to do every thing we can in order to assist everyone during this transition period,” the statement said. “Once notified, employees will have up to 60 days to find new employment.” The company will help in providing job placement opportunities, the statement said. Disney’s next animated feature is “Meet the Robinson’s,” scheduled for release in March, followed by the summer Disney-Pixar film, “Ratatouille.”

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