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Executives

Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.

Bebefinn Bebefinn

‘Baby Shark,’ ‘Bebefinn’ Producer The Pinkfong Company Appoints David Levy As Head Of U.S. Studio

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.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Arcane Arcane

‘Arcane’ Producer Riot Games Hires Cristina Fiumara As Head Of Animation Development

Fiumara takes on the newly created role after most recently working as vp of streaming content at Walt Disney Animation studios.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Christine McCarthy

Christine McCarthy Could Be The First Woman To Become Disney CEO

Iger is back, but only for two years, and the search is on to find a successor sooner rather than later.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

NBCU

NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Says His Company’s Animation Business Is More Attractive Than Disney’s

In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal’s chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Boib Chapek

Recapping Bob Chapek’s Time As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company, And What Went Wrong

A detailed timeline of Chapek’s missteps while in charge at the House of Mouse.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Bob Iger, Bob Chapek

Disney Paid Bob Iger $2M/Year As CEO Consultant, Despite Strained Relationship With Successor Bob Chapek

At the end of his current two-year term as CEO, Iger will resume the consultancy role he started last year.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Kareem Daniel

Disney Dismisses Chapek Deputy Kareem Daniel As Bob Iger Puts “Decision-Making Back In The Hands Of Our Creative Teams”

A key figure in Disney’s shift towards data-driven decision-making, Daniel’s departure seemed likely after Iger’s return.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Bob Iger Is Back As Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Steps Down

The market was bullish after the news, with Disney shares up 10% in pre-market trading on Monday.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Disney

Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter

In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Bob Chapek

Bob Chapek Has ‘Gotta Be Fired, That’s Pretty Cut And Dried,’ Says CNBC’s Jim Cramer Following Brutal Q4 Earnings Call

Calling Disney’s Q4 a “quarter for the ages,” Cramer says it’s time for the company to change up its leadership.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Alyssa Sapire

Alyssa Sapire Promoted To Oversee Content At Disney Junior

Sapire and her newly-appointed team will oversee development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

DC League of Super-Pets

Warner Taps James Gunn, Peter Safran To Helm DC Studios, Including Animation

The co-heads will begin their four-year term on November 1 and steer Warner’s DC output across film, tv, and animation.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Human Resources

Netflix Fills Out Animation Executive Roster In Wake Of Mike Moon Departure

Billy Wee joins from HBO Max while Jermaine Turner gets promoted and Maggie Malone is appointed vp of animation film.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Bob's Burgers Corporate

Fox Entertainment Promotes Rob Wade To CEO

Wade will oversee numerous Fox businesses, including animation studio Bento Box Entertainment.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Boss David Zaslav: ‘We Are Not For Sale’

In a companywide townhall on Wednesday, the embattled CEO assured employees that, despite rumors, there are no plans for a WBD sale.

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Mike Moon, Moonlight

Illumination Enlists Artist-Executive Mike Moon To Launch Adult Animation Label Moonlight

Moon’s credits include ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ and Netflix’s upcoming special ‘Entergalactic.’

By Jamie Lang | 4 months ago

Allison Abbate

Allison Abbate Steps Down As Warner Animation Group Head

Abbate’s departure comes as Warner Bros. Discover CEO David Zaslav reorganizes the company’s film divisions.

By Keltie Duncan | 6 months ago

Chip Chilla

Former Disney Showrunner Appointed To VP Role At The Daily Wire

‘Tangled: The Series’ co-creator Chris Sonnenburg will lead Daily Wire’s animation ambitions.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Mike Moon Netflix Shows

Mike Moon, Netflix Head Of Adult Animation, To Depart At Month’s End

During Moon’s tenure, the streamer produced adult shows including Inside Job, Human Resources, and Midnight Gospel.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Disney TV Vets Douglas Bensimon And Edward Mejia Promoted To VP Roles

Disney Television Animation promoted Bensimon and Mejia to vice president of Current Series.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

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