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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.
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
‘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.
Zack Olin Named SVP Of Development And Current Series At Disney TV Animation
Olin will work to shape creative strategies and supporting ongoing productions behind series such as ‘Big City Greens’ and ‘Phineas and Ferb.’
‘What We Create Gives Balance To The Industry’: Producer And Studio 4°C Co-Founder Eiko Tanaka On Maintaining The Company’s Creative Spirit
The veteran producer discusses cultural ambition, original filmmaking, and how Studio 4°C navigates an anime industry driven by IP and scale.
‘Pro-Consumer, Pro-Innovation, Pro-worker, Pro-Creator’: Netflix CEOs Insist WB Acquisition Will Benefit Everyone
Netflix says acquiring WB will expand development pipelines, open global reach for storytellers, and create talent job opportunities. Now that that’s settled…
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar Steps Down After 26 Years
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar is stepping down after 26 years, marking a major leadership change for one of India’s most global animation studios.
Spin Master’s Jennifer Dodge Named President Of Paramount Animation
Spin Master’s Jennifer Dodge joins Paramount to lead its animation division, signaling a renewed push for franchise and merchandise growth.
Ramsey Naito Exits As Paramount Animation President Amid Skydance Merger Shakeup
Naito departs Paramount Animation, leaving a legacy as a thoughtful steward of beloved franchises who kept classic properties fresh and relevant.
‘Claynosaurz’ Studio Heeboo Appoints Two-Time Emmy Winner Sherry Gunther Shugerman As Co-CEO
Heeboo, the studio behind ‘Claynosaurz,’ names Emmy-winning producer and long-time animation executive Sherry Gunther Shugerman as Co-CEO.
Former Disney, Illumination Exec Nabil Kazi Joins ‘The Glassworker’ Distributor Watermelon Pictures
Kazi joins Watermelon Pictures as executive VP of marketing, focused on expanding the company’s global reach and developing original projects.
From Superheroes To Shōnen: Sony Bets On Anime As The Next Global IP Engine
Sony Pictures Television’s Keith Le Goy says anime and gaming will drive the next generation of global IP, and he’s got the receipts to back it up.
Crunchyroll Planning ‘Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle’ Awards Season Push
‘Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle’ shattered records with $555M worldwide, proving anime’s mainstream power as Sony and Crunchyroll eye awards.
Joel Kuwahara, Last Remaining Bento Box Co-Founder, Departs As ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Studio Integrates Further With Fox
Joel Kuwahara, co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment, has exited the Fox-owned studio, marking the end of its founding leadership era.
Dana Tafoya-Cameron Promoted To Head Of ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Animation Studio Bento Box
Fox promotes Dana Tafoya-Cameron to lead Bento Box Entertainment, the animation studio for shows including ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel.’
‘Rick And Morty’ Studio Bardel Entertainment Taps Naomi Stopa To Oversee Animation And Launch VFX Division
Bardel Entertainment, which works on shows including ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘Teen Titans Go!’ will launch a new visual effects division under Stopa’s leadership.
Joel Bradley Takes Over As President Of Canada’s ‘Young Love,’ ‘Super Team Canada’ Animation Studio Atomic Cartoons
Bradley, who joined Atomic in 2013 from Pixar Canada, had production credits on series including ‘Hilda’ and ‘The Last Kids on Earth.’
Former Cartoon Network President Christina Miller Named CEO Of ‘Paw Patrol’ Parent Spin Master
In addition to “PAW Patrol,” the toymaker produces other animated series, including “Abby Hatcher,” “Unicorn Academy,” and “Vida the Vet.”