Disney’s Film Chief Ross Resigns After ‘John Carter’ Loss

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Rich Ross, chairman of Walt Disney Co.’s film unit, resigned following the company’s $200 million loss on the science-fiction picture “John Carter,” possibly the biggest ever for a single movie.

The departure of Ross, 50, who has run the division since October 2009 and previously led the Disney Channel, was announced today in a statement. A successor wasn’t named.