Bob Iger Steps Down As Walt Disney Company CEO, Replaced By Bob Chapek
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
Two Scottish studios are combining forces for a new venture.
The veteran animation and vfx producer will guide strategy at the production company, which specializes in family animation.
A major producer of animation and vfx for Hollywood film studios, Technicolor is in serious trouble with French authorities.
Veteran Nickelodeon artist Ian Graham will lead the new LA operation.
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Michael Ouweleen will serve as interim president of cartoon Network.
After nearly five years at Sony Pictures Animation, Belson is expanding her role at the studio.
Aardman co-founder David Sproxton is stepping down after 43 as head of studio.
The announcement comes a month after Fox acquired Bento Box studio.
In her new role, Simensky will spearhead a new push into “emerging platforms” at the public broadcaster.
Disney’s new executive changes at Blue Sky Studios suggest that the studio’s future is safe for now.
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
Genndy Tartakovsky features and a new “Boondocks” series are part of Sony’s new alternative animation division.
“I plan to get my hands bloody and fight the good fight ’til my dying breath,” says Titmouse’s new creative director.
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 and Alan Horn will share the co-chairman title at Disney Studios.
In this newly created role at the studio, Mann will concentrate on fostering international talent, among other duties.
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
Miramax’s new family and animation division wants to be a “home for directors, writers and artists to create their best work.”