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Irene Weibel Named Head of Nelvana Studio

Development exec Irene Weibel is promoted to the role of Vice President, Head of Nelvana Studio.

Irene Weibel

Toronto, Canada -- Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana announced the appointment of esteemed production and development executive Irene Weibel to the role of Vice President, Head of Nelvana Studio.

Weibel will have overall responsibility for the development and production for all original productions from Nelvana. She will oversee the Studio’s creative direction, and will lead coordination of the development, series production, distribution and consumer products groups to launch new brands in the marketplace.

“We are delighted that Irene has taken on this new role at the helm of the Studio,” said Colin Bohm, Managing Director, Nelvana.  “Irene is recognized internationally for her creative and production talent in the industry. This appointment enables us to build on Nelvana’s track record of programming excellence and positions us optimally for even greater success in the international marketplace.”

Weibel formerly held the position of Vice President, International Production and Development for Nelvana.  She will be based in Los Angeles and Toronto. 

Source: Nelvana Enterprises

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Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network, Jennifer Wolfe has worked in the Media & Entertainment industry as a writer and PR professional since 2003.

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