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Christine Noël Named Executive Producer Of NFB’s French Animation Studio
Noël will help implement the NFB’s 2020–2023 Strategic Plan, which the organization stresses will give more agency to creators.
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
Warner Bros. Hires Amy Friedman As Head Of Kids & Family Programming, Promotes Sundance Feniger
The announcements closely follow the news that responsibility for HBO Max’s kids and family programming has shifted to Warner Bros.
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
‘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.
For $90, Bob Iger Will Teach You How To Run The Walt Disney Company
YOU can run Disney now.
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.
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