Disney TV Animation Adds Two Development VPs
Blue Sky veteran Lisa Fragner has been hired as a development vp, while Elizabeth Waybright Taylor has been promoted to the same role.
Executives
Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
DNEG Hires Josh Jaggars As Its First Group President, VFX & Stereo
Jaggars will lead the vfx and stereo teams across the company’s 8,000-strong workforce.
Linda Simensky Leaves PBS To Oversee Originals At Language App Duolingo
The tech company is getting serious about animation.
RIP David H. DePatie, ‘Pink Panther’ Producer And Marvel Productions Head
With Friz Freleng, DePatie ran a studio whose cartoons became network staples.
Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner Dies At 58, Shortly After Taking Medical Leave
Goldner turned the toy company into a titan of entertainment — including animation.
Alan Horn To Step Down As Disney Studios’ Chief Creative Officer
Another elder statesman of The Walt Disney Company is leaving.
Amid Feature Animation Push, Rob Coleman And Randal Shore Rejoin ILM
The pair will hold key executive positions at the Lucasfilm division.
‘Rick And Morty’ Studio Bardel Entertainment Names New CEO, COO
The studio has promoted Tina Chow and Richard Grieve to CEO and COO respectively.
Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios Ups Gilly Fogg To Head Creative
The experienced director and showrunner will oversee the young studio’s content slate, original and service work alike.
Mireille Soria Out As Paramount Animation President, Replaced By Nick Animation Chief Ramsey Naito
The move is part of a restructuring effort undertaken by new Paramount Pictures chief Brian Robbins.
Ayo Davis Promoted To President Of Disney Branded Television
She will take over from Gary Marsh, who is leaving to set up a Disney-backed production company.
Disney Channels Boss Gary Marsh To Step Down, Transition To Production Deal
Marsh, the 33-year Disney veteran behind everything from “Gravity Falls” to “Elena of Avalor,” will produce content for Disney.
Marvel’s Victoria Alonso Upped To President Role As Studio Expands Animation Production
“I’m especially thrilled about ramping up our studio’s animation efforts, which is a personal passion of mine,” says Alonso.
Nickelodeon President Brian Robbins To Take Over Paramount Pictures
Robbins will continue to lead Nickelodeon as well.
Ted Mathot And Karen Disher Join Expanding Spire Animation Studios
Ted Mathot (“Incredibles 2”) and Karen Disher (“Rio”) have joined the young feature animation studio.
Ex-Nick Exec Russell Hicks To Take Over Top Draw Animation
Hicks is replacing Wayne Dearing, who has led the Philippines-based studio since founding it in 1999.
Nina L. Diaz To Head Adult Animation And Unscripted For Paramount+
The executive has been promoted amid a reorganization at ViacomCBS’s MTV Entertainment Group.
Warner Bros. Animation And Cartoon Network Studios To Start Producing Anime Under Jason DeMarco
The executive veteran will oversee anime and action series at the two studios, while keeping a similar role at Adult Swim.
Cinesite Montreal Makes Four Senior Hires As Studio Grows
The studio is welcoming vfx supervisors Dottie Starling, Damien Hurgon, and Ellen Poon, as well as feature animation head of production Nathan Santell.
Nintendo To Nominate Illumination Boss Chris Meledandri To Board Of Directors
Illumination is producing a forthcoming “Super Mario” animated movie with Nintendo.
