Disney, Warner Bros. Execs Talk Facing Box Office Competition in Asia: 'Trust Your Local Teams'

Disney, Warner Bros. Execs Talk Facing Box Office Competition in Asia: 'Trust Your Local Teams'

Jeff Goldstein’s first year as global distribution chief at Warner Bros. has been a whirlwind with $4 billion in worldwide grosses and counting. But amidst the successes, the domestic distribution veteran said he has learned plenty of new lessons about releasing Hollywood films overseas, particularly as surprise blockbusters like “Ne Zha 2” makes $2 billion just in China and “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” hits No. 1 at the box office. “Trust yo…