The French news agency AFP is reporting that Dreamworks Animation is set to open a China-based division of the company in Shanghai. AFP came into this news after Los Angeles-based recruitment firm RSR Partners revealed that the animation giant had enlisted the company to recruit a president for this overseas expansion. According to a letter from RSR sent out to prospective hires obtained by AFP, Dreamworks Animation is looking to “establish a production and development presence in China.” Read the full story here.

Chris Arrant