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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.’
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
‘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.”
Exclusive: Netflix Nabs Disney Animation Vancouver Chief Amir Nasrabadi For Key Animation COO Role
Nasrabadi is taking on a key role at Netflix’s feature animation division, which currently employs 900 people across studios in Burbank, Vancouver, and Sydney.
Damien De Froberville Upped To President Of Sony Pictures Animation
De Froberville will share the title of president with Kristine Belson.
David Conley Appointed President Of VFX/Animation Powerhouse MPC
Conley was most recently executive producer at Wētā FX, where he worked on projects such as ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘The Last of Us’ series, and the Oscar-winning short ‘War is Over!’
Jennifer Lee Steps Down As Disney Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, Jared Bush Takes Over
Lee will remain at the studio to work on the ‘Frozen’ franchise.
Warner Bros. Discovery International Kids Team Gets Major Leadership Reshuffling
The rehaul includes a promotion for Pablo Zuccarino and the exit of APAC chief Christopher Ho.
Hannah Minghella Takes Over As Netflix’s Head Of Feature Animation
She replaces Karen Toliver, who will leave the company.
Rodeo FX Grows Original Animation Ambitions, Hires New Exec To Head Division
The independent Montreal vfx company aims to develop its own original animation projects and stories.
‘Lego’ Animated Films Producer Dan Lin To Take Over As Netflix Film Boss
Lin will leave his label Rideback to replace outgoing Netflix feature boss Scott Stuber on April 1.
Sean Bailey, Who Spearheaded Disney’s Era Of Live-Action And Photorealistic Animation Adaptations, Is Leaving The Company
Films made under Bailey’s purview grossed roughly $7 billion at the global box office.
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Solidifies Leadership Structure with Two Hires, One Promotion
Kim Mackey is the units new executive vp of production talent, Jessie Carbonaro its vp of production talent, and Susan Akinbola its vp of development.
Emmy-Winning ‘Rick And Morty’ Executive Producer And Former Sony Exec Rick Mischel Launches New Canadian Studio
Artists Animation Studio will focus on 2d Harmony and hand-drawn animation services for productions aimed at all ages.
Sony Writes Down Value Of ‘Hilda’ Producer Silvergate Media By $50 Million
Silvergate Media co-founder and chair William Astor has also stepped down.
Warner Animation Boss Sam Register Not A Fan Of AI: “I Haven’t Seen Anything AI Can Do Visually That An Artist Doesn’t Do Better”
In a roundtable, he added: “As an animation studio, I just think it’s important we protect the artists and the art form as long as we can.”
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri On Original Animation Box Office Struggles, Shifting Audience Tendencies, And Keeping Budgets Down
Meledandri says if established studios tried cutting budgets to Illumination levels, it would be disruptive to their artistic culture.
Toon Boom Animation Appoints Former Corus Exec Colin Bohm As New CEO
The Harmony and Storyboard Pro developer was purchased by New York-based investment firm Integrated Media Company earlier this year.
Deepfake David Zaslav Explains Why He Canned ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
In the parody video, faux Zaslav explains what the real Zaslav is doing.
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