Disney will continue to lean into short-form content under the new leadership of CEO Josh D’Amaro and push forward with investment in original IP and existing franchises under president Dana Walden. On Disney’s earnings call Wednesday, D’Amaro’s first since being named as CEO, the chief noted that the company has already introduced vertical video onto Disney+, while noting that it’s still early, but “already driving deeper engagement,” and the ESPN app. Disney also brought Predator and Lilo & Stitch videos from creators to its streaming platforms, and plans to “advance that work in the months ahead.” The company is also focused on “making sure that our IP shows up in relevant ways across social platforms,” D’Amaro said. “It’s an area we’re focused on because we have deeply committed fans who love our brands and our franchises and characters, and they want to engage with them in this new way.…