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.
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Comings and goings at studios and networks in the animation industry.
‘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.”
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.