Christine McCarthy Could Be The First Woman To Become Disney CEO
Iger is back, but only for two years, and the search is on to find a successor sooner rather than later.
Studios
Production Workers At Nickelodeon Voted To Unionize But The Studio Refused Voluntary Recognition
According to The Animation Guild, Nickelodeon’s lawyers are pushing to divide workers based on job title to unnecessarily prolong the unionization process.
NBCUniversal Boss Jeff Shell Says His Company’s Animation Business Is More Attractive Than Disney’s
In the battle for American feature animation supremacy, NBCUniversal’s chief takes a shot at struggling competitor Disney.
Recapping Bob Chapek’s Time As CEO Of The Walt Disney Company, And What Went Wrong
A detailed timeline of Chapek’s missteps while in charge at the House of Mouse.
Annapurna Launches Dedicated Animation Division To Be Led By Robert Baird And Andrew Millstein
The new animation division’s first production will be the former Blue Sky Studios feature ‘Nimona,’ releasing on Netflix in 2023.
Disney Paid Bob Iger $2M/Year As CEO Consultant, Despite Strained Relationship With Successor Bob Chapek
At the end of his current two-year term as CEO, Iger will resume the consultancy role he started last year.
Circus Studios Joins Development On ‘Earthworm Jim’ Series As Part Of New First-Look Deal With Passion Pictures
The companies previously collaborated for 650 hours of content on Nickelodeon’s ‘LEGO City Adventures.’
Bob Iger Is Back As Disney CEO, Bob Chapek Steps Down
The market was bullish after the news, with Disney shares up 10% in pre-market trading on Monday.
Hasbro Plans To Sell Part Of eOne, But ‘Peppa Pig’ Isn’t Going Anywhere
In fact, Hasbro plans to lean even harder on major franchises such as ‘Peppa Pig,’ ‘Transformers,’ and ‘My Little Pony.’
DNEG Sets Up VFX/Animation Studio In Sydney, First Project Is George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’
The studio will be helmed by Oscar-winning vfx supervisor Andrew Jackson, an Australian native and veteran of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise.
‘Bratz, L.O.L. Surprise!’ Manufacturer MGA Entertainment Launches MGA Studios, Acquires Pixel Zoo Animation
According to MGA, the company is looking to growing its footprint in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Disney Plans Layoffs, Hiring Freeze After Weak Fourth Quarter
In a memo to executives, CEO Bob Chapek outlined a series of cost-cutting measures headed Disney’s way.
Bob Chapek Has ‘Gotta Be Fired, That’s Pretty Cut And Dried,’ Says CNBC’s Jim Cramer Following Brutal Q4 Earnings Call
Calling Disney’s Q4 a “quarter for the ages,” Cramer says it’s time for the company to change up its leadership.
VFX Company The Mill Is Setting Up A New Studio In Korea
The studio will be located in Seoul’s Gangnam district, walking distance from several important agencies, production companies, and brands.
Alyssa Sapire Promoted To Oversee Content At Disney Junior
Sapire and her newly-appointed team will oversee development, current and acquired programming for linear and streaming.
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Producer Bonnie Arnold Signs First-Look Deal With Wildbrain
Arnold will produce tv and film projects for the company, including a pair of titles from ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell.
A Detailed Timeline Of Animation At Warner Bros. And Cartoon Network Since Being Acquired By Discovery
A look at how animation has been affected by the upheaval since Discovery completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. back in April.
Australia’s Princess Pictures Acquires ‘My Little Pony’ Animation Studio Boulder Media From Hasbro
The Irish studio will expand Princess’ output capacity as it targets new genres and new markets.
Warner Taps James Gunn, Peter Safran To Helm DC Studios, Including Animation
The co-heads will begin their four-year term on November 1 and steer Warner’s DC output across film, tv, and animation.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires VFX, Virtual Production Company Pixomondo
The acquisition gives Sony access to Pixomondo’s extensive virtual production capabilities.
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