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Shari Rosenblum Leaves 20th Television After 25 Years
Confirmed
In Short: Shari Rosenblum, who has led publicity for Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and 20th TV Animation, is retiring after 25 years.
Rosenblum began her career at 20th Century Fox 26 years ago, working in consumer products and home entertainment before being recruited by Dana Walden and Gary Newman to join 20th Century Fox Television.
During her tenure, Rosenblum has managed hundreds of studio-side publicity campaigns for shows on Disney+, Hulu, ABC, FX, and Nat Geo, as well as third-party platforms.
Rosenblum’s professional reputation is marked by her strong relationships with talent and press, and her willingness to handle sensitive stories.
Rosenblum received the Maxwell Weinberg Showmanship Award for Television for her work on the series 'Homeland.'
Rosenblum’s departure comes after she accepted a voluntary buyout package offered by Disney to qualifying longtime employees.
In a note to staff, Disney Entertainment Television publicity EVP Candice Ashton praised Rosenblum, stating, 'Few people have shaped the voice and reputation of our studio the way she has. Shari is a consummate pro, and an advocate and champion for so many of our teams and creative partners.'
Rosenblum has worked on major releases like 'Furious,' 'The Dropout,' 'New Girl,' 'Modern Family,' 'Homeland,' 'Percy Jackson and The Olympians,' and 'Arrested Development,' among others.
Rosenblum’s career began in literary PR, representing books and authors, before transitioning to consumer products campaigns for franchises like 'Ice Age,' 'The Planet of the Apes,' and 'The Simpsons.'
What this adds
Rosenblum's departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the entertainment industry, as she leaves after six years with Disney and nearly three decades with 20th Century Fox and its successor, 20th Television.
What's confirmed
- “Shari has led PR for Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and 20th Television Animation with equal parts brilliance and grace,” Ashton said.
- Arts (since 2019), was a member of the Local 600 International Cinematographers & Publicists Guild from 2005-2022, and was a recipient of the Maxwell Weinberg Showmanship Award for Television for her work on Homeland.
What's still developing
- Known for her strong relationships with talent and press, Rosenblum has stood out with her professionalism, always available and willing to handle sensitive stories not all PR executives would take on, something that has earned her respect among peers and journalists.
- Rosenblum accepted a voluntary buyout package — Disney has been offering eligible executives a VERO (Voluntary Early Retirement Offer).
- Shari Rosenblum has exited Disney after six years with the company, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
- Comms executive Shari Rosenblum is departing 20th Television and 20th Television Animation after nearly three decades, Variety has sadly learned.
- Rosenblum is a highly-respected and deeply-trusted comms exec with strong relationships across the industry.