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ILM Hires VFX Outsider Sam Mercer as Studio Head
Film producer Sam Mercer has been hired to run ILM’s four studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, and Singapore.
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Disney TV Animation Solidifies Exec Ranks with Key Hires and Promotions
Eric Coleman will continue to lead Disney TV Animation in his new role of senior v-p of original programming.
‘Angry Birds’ Maker Rovio Will Lay Off 260 People
The layoffs will not affect anyone working on “The Angry Birds Movie,” which the company hopes will be a big hit.
Brown Bag Films Acquired by 9 Story Media, Will Hire 50 New Staff
The Irish animation producer of “Doc McStuffins” and “Henry Hugglemonster” has been acquired by a Canadian company.
How Did Sony Animation Hire An Exec Who Bought An Emoji Movie Pitch?
A leaked Sony email reveals part of the decision-making process that led Sony executives to hire Kristine Belson as the head of their animation division.
Ex-Nick Exec Rich Magallanes Rebounds At Saban Brands
Magallanes will oversee properties like “Popples,” “Luna Petunia,” and “Emojiville” in his new role.
Nick Promotes James Stephenson To Senior VP, Animation and Games
Responsible for shepherding “Welcome to the Wayne,” James Stephenson will oversee animation development and creation at Nick’s Burbank studio.
Chart: A Guide to Every Disney Animation Sequel, Remake & Spinoff
How often does Disney make sequels, spinoffs, and remakes based on its animated features? This chart explains.
Viacom is Floundering Creatively — Here’s Why
Viacom, the parent company of Nick, MTV, and Comedy Central, insists it’s still relevant. No one else thinks so.
‘Minions’ Maker Illumination Signs First-Look Deal With South Korea’s Mofac Alfred
Illumination has optioned Mofac Alfred’s online hit ‘Johnny Express’ and made a first-look pact with the studio.
Cinesite and Image Engine Merge In Continuing VFX Consolidation
The two companies combine staffs into a worldwide workforce numbering over 525 artists.
No More Cruises, Spongebob
Nickelodeon and Norwegian Cruise Lines are breaking up.
Animation Artists’ Union Reaches Agreement for 3-Year Deal with Studios
How smooth were negotiations? They began Monday and finished Wednesday.
‘Tomorrowland’ Could Lose Disney $140 Million
The silver lining: Brad Bird is returning to animation.
The Secret to Disney’s Record Profits Can Be Summed Up In Just One Word
CEO Bob Iger has driven the Disney Company to record profits. But how long will his strategy work?
DreamWorks Execs Have An Incredible Reason For Why Their Films Are Unpopular
An investment analyst asked DreamWorks execs why they’d gone creatively astray; this is what they told him.
‘My Little Pony”s Meghan McCarthy Will Head Storytelling at Hasbro
Meghan McCarthy’s success with the “My Little Pony” franchise leads to a much bigger role at Hasbro.
Gnosis and Toonz Team Up for New Will Vinton Feature Projects
The two companies will work together to create films that “both entertain and encourage children across the world.”
Doubling Rent Forces Cartoon Art Museum To Leave Its Home
San Francisco’s cartoon art-championing institution is searching for a new home.
Powerhouse Animation Studios Upgrades to New Digs
The growing Austin animation studio is adding more space and employees.
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