Nick Southgate Named CEO Of Indie Producer Passion Pictures
The company’s animation studio has produced a segment of Netflix’s “Love, Death & Robots,” Disney’s “101 Dalmatian Street,” and music videos for Gorillaz
Executives
Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
‘Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law’ Co-Creator Michael Ouweleen Is Named Adult Swim President
The veteran executive served as the programming block’s creative director at its launch in 2001.
Meet Tom Ascheim, The New Top Boss Of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, And Warner Bros. Animation
The executive will join Warner Bros. as president of global kids, young adults, and classics just after the launch of HBO Max.
Veteran Animation Exec Vanessa Morrison Is Made Disney’s Head Of Streaming
Morrison led Fox Animation for a decade, overseeing films like “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “The Book of Life,” and the “Ice Age” franchise.
Ronan McCabe Appointed Chief Executive Of Animation Ireland
The veteran producer will lead the trade body through a period of extraordinary growth for Ireland’s animation industry.
Red Kite And Once Were Farmers Combine To Form New Studio In Scotland
Two Scottish studios are combining forces for a new venture.
Imke Fehrmann Joins Germany’s Akkord Film As Executive Producer
The veteran animation and vfx producer will guide strategy at the production company, which specializes in family animation.
Technicolor, Owner Of VFX & Animation Studios, Indicted On Fraud Charges In France
A major producer of animation and vfx for Hollywood film studios, Technicolor is in serious trouble with French authorities.
Flying Bark Productions Is Opening An L.A. Studio In 2020
Veteran Nickelodeon artist Ian Graham will lead the new LA operation.
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Christina Miller Is Stepping Down As President Of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, And Boomerang
Michael Ouweleen will serve as interim president of cartoon Network.
Kristine Belson Renews Deal As President Of Sony Pictures Animation, Expands Role To Series
After nearly five years at Sony Pictures Animation, Belson is expanding her role at the studio.
Sean Clarke Appointed Managing Director At Aardman Animations
Aardman co-founder David Sproxton is stepping down after 43 as head of studio.
Daniel Weidenfeld Named Fox Entertainment’s Senior V-P For Animation
The announcement comes a month after Fox acquired Bento Box studio.
Linda Simensky Is Promoted To Head Of Content, PBS Kids
In her new role, Simensky will spearhead a new push into “emerging platforms” at the public broadcaster.
Disney And Pixar Executives Are Taking Over Blue Sky Studios
Disney’s new executive changes at Blue Sky Studios suggest that the studio’s future is safe for now.
DHX Media Bolsters Animation Slate With Two Executive Appointments
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
Sony Pictures Animation Launches New International And Alternative Animation Divisions – Annecy
Genndy Tartakovsky features and a new “Boondocks” series are part of Sony’s new alternative animation division.
‘Lil’ Pimp’ Co-Creator Mark Brooks Promoted To Creative Director At Titmouse
“I plan to get my hands bloody and fight the good fight ’til my dying breath,” says Titmouse’s new creative director.
Billionaire Scion David Steward Launches Lion Forge Animation Studio
When you think of animation production, St. Louis is not the first place that comes to mind, but that could soon change if David Steward has his way.
Alan Bergman Promoted To Disney Studio Co-Chairman; Alan Horn Upped To Chief Creative Officer
Alan Bergman and Alan Horn will share the co-chairman title at Disney Studios.
Sony Pictures Animation Hires Illumination’s Alison Mann As VP Of Creative And Strategy
In this newly created role at the studio, Mann will concentrate on fostering international talent, among other duties.
Amir Nasrabadi Appointed EVP/GM Of DHX’s Vancouver Animation Studio
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
Miramax Taps Sony And Dreamworks Exec Michael Lachance To Lead New Family & Animation Unit
Miramax’s new family and animation division wants to be a “home for directors, writers and artists to create their best work.”
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Tsujihara had recently been tasked with bringing together the company’s family, kids, and animation efforts under a single business.
Eric Brevig Joins Method To Spearhead Virtual Production And Real-Time VFX Workflows
Brevig will join Method Studios as senior vfx supervisor and creative director.
Warnermedia Reorganization Brings Cartoon Network And Adult Swim Under Its Management
The new structure of Warnermedia could have a major impact on the future output of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, and Rooster Teeth.
Dreamworks Creates New Chief Creative Officer Positions For Features And TV
Kristin Lowe and Peter Gal will assume the chief creative officer roles.
Report: Emma Thompson Quits Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’ Over John Lasseter’s Hiring
Emma Thompson quit Skydance Animation’s first feature over “concerns about working with Lasseter.”
Report: Amid Ongoing Lasseter Controversy, Holly Edwards Promoted To President Of Skydance Animation
Holly Edwards will replace Bill Damaschke in the role of president at Skydance Animation.
Claire Finn Named Managing Director Of Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios
Lighthouse, a joint venture between Mercury Filmworks and Cartoon Saloon, continues to grow in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Turner EMEA Names ‘Gumball’ Producer Sarah Fell Director Of Original Kids Series
The producer of “Gumball” is taking on more responsibility at Turner EMEA.
Report: Paramount Animation President Mireille Soria Draws A Line In The Sand On Working With John Lasseter
The chief of Paramount Animation told her staff that she is “furious” about Lasseter’s re-entry into the business.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Made $65.6 Million In 2018, Outearning The Company’s 2,850 Lowest-Paid Employees
Working for the Walt Disney Company is a sweet gig — if you’re running the joint.
Report: Paramount Execs Are Unhappy They Weren’t Told About John Lasseter Hiring
Paramount Animation just became the new home of John Lasseter’s films and they’re not happy about it.
BREAKING: Margie Cohn Named President Of Dreamworks Animation; Chris DeFaria Will Exit The Studio
Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.
