Grasso Will Vinton Exec VP

files/pictures/picture-35.jpgWill Vinton Studios has named Maria Grosso as their new executive VP of development at the new Los Angeles office. The former development exec at Warner TV and Universal will work closely with Tom Turpin, president and CEO of Will Vinton Studios, on formulating new TV, film and new media programming. "Maria brings the perfect experience base to expand our producing activities," Turpin said. "The ability to bring unique and distinctive stories to the marketplace is what we’re after. She’ll be instrumental helping us achieve this." Will Vinton Studios has recently worked on the TV series THE PJS and the forthcoming GARY & MIKE.