Disney Heiress Abigail Disney: CEO Bob Iger’s Salary Is ‘Insane’
The Walt Disney Company is fine with allowing its employees to live at or below the poverty line. The granddaughter of the company’s co-founder disagrees.
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Amir Nasrabadi Appointed EVP/GM Of DHX’s Vancouver Animation Studio
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
Quirino Forum: 6 Key Takeaways On The Current State Of Latin American Animation
Animation production throughout Latin America is booming, but the region must overcome many hurdles to fully develop its industry.
La Cumbre Pixelatl Is Helping Mexican Studios Produce World-Class Animation
Over 50 studios from across Mexico are in attendance at La Cumbre, taking place this week.
Duncan Studio Launches New Development Slate Of Original Content
The studio most recently created the 2d sequences for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
Chart: Everything That Disney Owns
What exactly does Disney currently own?
Disney Has Completed Its Purchase Of 21st Century Fox
Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox will result in “a tremendous loss of originality,” according to one major studio head.
Miramax Taps Sony And Dreamworks Exec Michael Lachance To Lead New Family & Animation Unit
Miramax’s new family and animation division wants to be a “home for directors, writers and artists to create their best work.”
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Tsujihara had recently been tasked with bringing together the company’s family, kids, and animation efforts under a single business.
Breaking: Google Spotlight Stories Shuts Down
The unit, which lasted for six years, pushed the development of immersive and interactive 360 storytelling, especially for vr.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Disney+ Streaming Service Will Contain Studio’s Entire Motion Picture Library
The Disney+ streaming service, launching later this year, will house the company’s entire motion picture catalog.
Eric Brevig Joins Method To Spearhead Virtual Production And Real-Time VFX Workflows
Brevig will join Method Studios as senior vfx supervisor and creative director.
Warnermedia Reorganization Brings Cartoon Network And Adult Swim Under Its Management
The new structure of Warnermedia could have a major impact on the future output of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, and Rooster Teeth.
Dreamworks Creates New Chief Creative Officer Positions For Features And TV
Kristin Lowe and Peter Gal will assume the chief creative officer roles.
Report: Emma Thompson Quits Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’ Over John Lasseter’s Hiring
Emma Thompson quit Skydance Animation’s first feature over “concerns about working with Lasseter.”
Report: Amid Ongoing Lasseter Controversy, Holly Edwards Promoted To President Of Skydance Animation
Holly Edwards will replace Bill Damaschke in the role of president at Skydance Animation.
After Record Results, Activision Blizzard Will Lay Off Nearly 800 Employees
Activision Blizzard just had the best year in its history. So why did they announce mass layoffs?
Meet Tonic DNA, The New Montreal Studio With A 35-Year-Old Legacy
Formerly Studio Pascal Blais, Tonic DNA sets a new course for its future, including more long-form projects.
Claire Finn Named Managing Director Of Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios
Lighthouse, a joint venture between Mercury Filmworks and Cartoon Saloon, continues to grow in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Turner EMEA Names ‘Gumball’ Producer Sarah Fell Director Of Original Kids Series
The producer of “Gumball” is taking on more responsibility at Turner EMEA.
