‘Sheep In The Big City’ Creator And Caldecott-Winning Writer Mo Willems Launches Hidden Pigeon Company
Former Lightstorm Entertainment president of franchise development Kathy Franklin will serve as Hidden Pigeon’s first CEO.
Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
Former Lightstorm Entertainment president of franchise development Kathy Franklin will serve as Hidden Pigeon’s first CEO.
The company is undertaking cost-saving efforts as subscribers canceled Disney’s streaming services en masse for the second quarter in a row.
Rynda is an artist-turned-executive who most recently served as director of creative leadership and development for original animation at Netflix.
The company has also appointed chief marketing and brands officer Jim Fielding as its new strategic advisor to the CEO and board of directors.
The news of Damaschke’s official appointment came during WBD’s Q1 earnings call led by CEO David Zaslav.
Among those laid off last week were senior VP of current series Khaki Jones and two kids unit execs, Claire McCabe and Meghan de Boer.
Alonso was allegedly let go by Disney back in March for promoting the film ‘Argentina, 1985’ during its Oscar run.
Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”
The executive change comes amid a recent swirl of Japanese media allegations regarding Suzuki.
Ouwleen believes the growing pains that accompanied the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger are now behind them.
According to sources, Alonso’s involvement with the Oscar-nominated film ‘Argentina, 1985’ was at the center of her dismissal.
In a 17-year career at Marvel Studios, Alonso was responsible for producing the animation and vfx for films that have grossed over $25 billion in global box office.
Roy is a former executive producer of the French Animation Studio at the National Film Board of Canada.
Yeatman also offered some sound advice for creators looking to grow their properties through new partnerships.
Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.
After nearly a decade in charge, Wojcicki will shift to an advisory role at Youtube’s parent companies Google/Alphabet.
Denis’ appointment is the latest among a series of high-profile hires and promotions at the global vfx and animation company.
Warner Animation Group has been operating without a dedicated boss since Allison Abbate’s departure last August.
Based in L.A., Levy will head the development and production of original IP in short-form and long-form content and oversee co-productions.
Fiumara takes on the newly created role after most recently working as vp of streaming content at Walt Disney Animation studios.