Alan Bergman Named Disney Studios’ Sole Chairman; Alan Horn Stays On In Top Creative Role
There’s been a slight adjustment at the top of Hollywood’s biggest movie studio. Here’s what that means.
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The Walt Disney Company ‘Needs To Be Saved From Itself,’ Says Abigail Disney
Disney has subjected the company that bears her name to her harshest criticism yet.
Sidney Clifton Will Lead The Jim Henson Company’s Animation Efforts
Clifton’s appointment builds on her collaboration with the company on two upcoming series, “Lena!” and “Harriet the Spy.”
Dreamworks Inks First-Look Deal With ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Director Joel Crawford
The deal cements a relationship between Crawford and the studio that stretches back to 2006.
Trioscope Studios And Juice, Partners On Netflix’s ‘The Liberator,’ Launch Trioscope Europe
The new venture will leverage the proprietary Trioscope technology, which marries live-action performances and animated environments.
Report: Apple In Talks To Acquire Skydance Animation’s Films ‘Luck’ And ‘Spellbound’
The John Lasseter-led studio’s films are currently set up at Paramount and dated for 2022.
Bruce W. Smith And Ralph Farquhar Enter Overall Deal With Disney Television
As part of their deal, they will identify and develop other Disney projects from emerging and diverse talent.
CBS All Access Bolsters Kids’ Programming And Features Ahead Of Relaunch
Almost 800 episodes of kids’ programming have been added to the streaming service, which is also getting new parental controls.
‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Creator Mike McMahan Signs Overall Deal With CBS Studios
The deal comes as CBS Studios grows its young animation division.
French Animation’s Production Costs Hit All-Time High In 2019, As Foreign Investment Surged
New data on France’s animation production and market has been released by the CNC (the country’s national film board) and trade association Animfrance.
Epic Storyworlds Founders Launch New Studio, Loomi Animation, In Québec City
The studio’s first project will be “Dex and the Humanimals,” a 2d comedy-action series produced with Epic Storyworlds.
Former Disney Executive David Levine Joins Moonbug As Head Of Studio
The start-up, which buys and develops preschool IP, bills itself as “one of the largest digital media companies in the world.”
Employment In France’s Animation Industry Hit A Record High In 2019, But Wages Stagnant
A major new report reveals the mixed state of France’s animation industry.
It’s Official: Sony’s Funimation To Buy Crunchyroll From AT&T For $1.175 Billion
The sale, if approved, will represent a major consolidation of global anime streaming and distribution.
Christopher Nolan Slams Warner Bros. Streaming Strategy: ‘It’s Very, Very, Very, Very Messy’
The “Tenet” director is among the many industry figures condemning the studio’s radical new plan.
Cartoon Saloon Grows Development Team With Two New Hires
Jason Tammemägi and Ailbhe McCabe will help grow the Oscar-nominated studio’s slate of features and series.
Relish Interactive Hires Luke Carroll As Its First Ever SVP Of Animation
Carroll joins the company as it rapidly grows its production capacity and develops its slate of original content.
Warner Bros. Will Send All 2021 Theatrical Releases Simultaneously To Streaming. Here’s What That Means.
In the U.S., a full 17 films will be released day-and-date in cinemas and on HBO Max. The movie industry will likely never look the same again.
Aardman And Bandai Namco Partner To Develop Original Interactive IP
The two entertainment giants will team up to “create stories tailored for current and future platforms.”
Jasmine Johnson Leaves Netflix To Join Stoopid Buddy Stoodios As Head Of Studio
As Stoopid Buddy grows its slate of adult animated series, Johnson joins the company in a newly created role.
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