In a surprise shakeup, Walt Disney on Wednesday fired Peter Rice, a top television executive, just months after renewing his contract, according to people familiar with the matter.

The company said Thursday morning that Mr. Rice would be replaced in his role as chairman of general entertainment content by Dana Walden, his longtime deputy.

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