US based media and entertainment group Walt Disney Co has started the layoffs it announced earlier this year.
Some 7,000 people will lose their jobs, as the company tries to cut costs and create a more "streamlined" business.
Several major divisions of the company, including Disney Entertainment, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and corporate will be affected.
Reuters reports that sports network ESPN, which falls under the group, is not affected by this week's round of cuts, but is anticipated to be included in later rounds.
The company has been reeling from billions of dollars in losses, especially since rapid growth of streaming platform Netflix over the last few years.
A second, larger round of job cuts will happen in April, and the final round will start before the beginning of the summer.
The company joins a large number of global firms which have been slashing posts in a bid to cut costs.
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