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Jeff Shell, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, has mutually agreed with Comcast that he will depart effective immediately following an investigation led by an outside counsel into a complaint of inappropriate conduct.

The decision, and threats from other large theater chains to do the same, were made after a remark from NBCUniversal's CEO, Jeff Shell, stating NBCUniversal would release “Trolls World Tour” on VOD services on the same day it would appear in theaters. The “Trolls World Tour” made USD 100 million in VOD revenue and USD 347 million globally in box-office revenue during its release in 2016.

Comcast-owned NBCUniversal Chief Executive Officer Jeff Shell has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a memo to staff on Thursday.

Jeff Shell, currently Chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, is considered the leading contender to succeed Burke in the role. Another potential candidate is Mark Lazarus, Chairman of Broadcast, Cable, Sports and News.