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Netflix’s Animation Friendly Film Chief Dan Lin Ousted Amid Mass Layoffs
‘The Lego Movie’ producer worked closely with Netflix’s animation team and pushed for wider theatrical windows for family films.
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
David Zaslav Walks With $606 Million After Years Of Gutting Warner Bros., Leaving Workers To Face More Cuts
Despite 82% shareholder opposition and missed financial targets, the former WBD chief exits with a fortune as the Paramount merger threatens more jobs.
At View Conference, Executives From Sony, ILM, Skydance, And More Talk AI And Innovation, But Questions About Jobs Loom Large
Top studio executives discuss shifting production pipelines, tax incentives, new business opportunities, and if and how they can protect their workforces.
“That’s All Folks!”: David Zaslav Bids Farewell To Warner Bros. Discovery
In a farewell video to WBD employees, Zaslav reflects on his tenure after four years of deep cuts and upheaval across Warner Bros. animation.
Jeffrey Katzenberg Says Artists Should Fight for AI Terms, Not Against AI
The former DreamWorks CEO urges artists to negotiate consent, credit and pay as AI spreads, while leaving questions about displaced jobs mostly unanswered.
Disney Appoints AI Evangelist Karandeep Anand As Its First Chief Technology Officer
The Character.AI chief will oversee the entertainment giant’s infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and engineering teams.
How To Pitch An Animated Project, According To The Executive Who Bet On ‘Arcane’ And ‘Hilda’
Clarity, personal stakes, and specificity are among Dominique Bazay’s essentials for a successful animation pitch after decades spent on both sides of the room.
Warner Bros. Animation Faces An Uncertain Future As Sam Register Departs
The widely respected animation executive will step down as president of Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
Frank Gladstone Elected ASIFA-Hollywood President, Replacing Retiring Sue Shakespeare
Shakespeare retires after six years in charge, while Michael Paxton succeeds Gladstone as executive producer of the annual Annie Awards.
Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen On Finding Animation’s Next Generation Of Creators
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen explains how the network discovers creators, develops new talent, and looks beyond Hollywood.
Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek CEO As Company Expands Its Distribution Ambitions
The former Disney and IMAX executive takes over as the specialty distributor expands from event cinema into wide theatrical releases.
Must Anime Still Be Made In Japan? Toei GM Asama Yosuke Doesn’t Think So
“The era when anime was something made only by Japanese people is over,” the executive said while promoting Toei’s upcoming feature ‘Monkey Quest.’
Studio Ghibli Promotes Nippon TV’s Kenichi Yoda To New President, Starting June 22
The longtime Nippon TV executive succeeds Hiroyuki Fukuda as the iconic animation studio continues its post-acquisition transition.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Bosses Re-Commit To Theatrical Animation Distribution
After fumbling Looney Tunes features ‘The Day The Earth Blew Up’ and ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ studio executives are looking to course correct.
Nickelodeon Animation Studio Folded Into CBS As Alec Botnick Takes Over
Like Cartoon Network Studios before it, legacy TV animation studios tied to broadcast are increasingly being folded into larger corporate pipelines.
Cartoon Saloon Names ‘The Breadwinner’ Producer Anthony Leo CEO
The Oscar-nominated producer and Aircraft Pictures co-founder steps in as the Kilkenny studio enters a new phase of growth and global animation production.
‘Miraculous’ Studio Zag Appoints Rémi Guerin As Head of Studio
The veteran executive joins the company in a newly created role overseeing production, creative operations, and talent management.
WIA Names Hayley Porter As Its First Executive Director
A 25-year industry veteran, Porter has led global campaigns, advised top studios, and worked on the Oscar-winning short ‘War is Over!’
Josh D’Amaro To Replace Bob Iger As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company
D’Amaro will take over for outgoing boss Bob Iger on March 18, with Dana Walden also set for a promotion to president and chief creative officer.
Adult Swim Promotes Cameron Tang To SVP Role
Tang has been with Adult Swim since 2012, and will lead development and current series, steering the network’s next wave of originals.