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Executives

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

Mo Willems Mo Willems

‘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.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse

Disney To Produce Less Content, Pull Existing Programming From Disney+

The company is undertaking cost-saving efforts as subscribers canceled Disney’s streaming services en masse for the second quarter in a row.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Phil Rynda

Phil Rynda Joins Pokémon Company As Director Of Original Animation

Rynda is an artist-turned-executive who most recently served as director of creative leadership and development for original animation at Netflix.

By Jamie Lang | 2 weeks ago

Wildbrain Promotes Longtime Exec Josh Scherba To President And CEO

The company has also appointed chief marketing and brands officer Jim Fielding as its new strategic advisor to the CEO and board of directors.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Bill Damaschke

Former Dreamworks Exec Bill Damaschke Confirmed As Head Of Warner Animation Group, Developing A New Feature Slate

The news of Damaschke’s official appointment came during WBD’s Q1 earnings call led by CEO David Zaslav.

By Jamie Lang | 3 weeks ago

Disney

Disney Layoffs Hit Company’s Animation And Kids Businesses

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.

By Jamie Lang | 4 weeks ago

Victoria Alonso

Disney Agreed To Multimillion-Dollar Settlement With Dismissed Marvel VFX And Animation Boss Victoria Alonso

Alonso was allegedly let go by Disney back in March for promoting the film ‘Argentina, 1985’ during its Oscar run.

By Jamie Lang | 1 month ago

Mario Trailer

Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri Says The Artistry In His Studio’s Films Is Often Overlooked

Illumination’s box office record is one thing, but Meledandri believes that “what is extraordinary is the artistry that is in these movies.”

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Ghibli Documentary

Studio Ghibli Replaces Longtime President Koji Hoshino With Co-Founder Toshio Suzuki

The executive change comes amid a recent swirl of Japanese media allegations regarding Suzuki.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network Boss Michael Ouweleen Opens Up About Company’s Rough 2022 And Why 2023 Is Already Looking Better

Ouwleen believes the growing pains that accompanied the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger are now behind them.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Victoria Alonso, 'Argentina 1985'

Former Marvel VFX And Animation Boss Victoria Alonso Was Dismissed For Breach Of Contract

According to sources, Alonso’s involvement with the Oscar-nominated film ‘Argentina, 1985’ was at the center of her dismissal.

By Jamie Lang | 2 months ago

Victoria Alonso

Marvel’s VFX And Animation Chief Victoria Alonso Leaves Studio

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.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

Julie Roy

Telefilm Canada Appoints NFB’s Julie Roy As Executive Director And CEO

Roy is a former executive producer of the French Animation Studio at the National Film Board of Canada.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Moonbug

The Art Of The Acquisition: Moonbug Managing Director Andy Yeatman On What His Company Looks For In An IP

Yeatman also offered some sound advice for creators looking to grow their properties through new partnerships.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Tezuka Osamu

Osamu Tezuka, Toei Company President And CEO, Dies At 62

Toei managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada is taking over as president following Tezuka’s passing.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Susan Wojcicki, Neal Mohan

Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki To Step Down, Neal Mohan Will Take Over As SVP And Head Of Company

After nearly a decade in charge, Wojcicki will shift to an advisory role at Youtube’s parent companies Google/Alphabet.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

DNEG Animation

DNEG Animation Plans Increased Focus On Episodic Animation, Promotes Philippe Denis To Creative Director

Denis’ appointment is the latest among a series of high-profile hires and promotions at the global vfx and animation company.

By Jamie Lang | 3 months ago

Bill Damaschke

Report: Former Dreamworks Exec Bill Damaschke Is Top Candidate To Lead Warner Animation Group

Warner Animation Group has been operating without a dedicated boss since Allison Abbate’s departure last August.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

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 | 5 months ago

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 | 5 months ago

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