PDI/DreamWorks Names Prod Head

files/pictures/picture-35.jpgPDI/DreamWorks (formerly PDI), the animation and visual effects arm of DreamWorks SKG, has named Teresa Cheng as head of production. Cheng will oversee all of the global production efforts for PDI/DreamWorks. Previously, she has served as production manager for the DreamWorks animated feature film, SPIRIT, currently in production. Prior to DreamWorks, Cheng served as visual effects producer for Warner Bros.' BATMAN AND ROBIN. As digital effects producer for Los Angeles-based Rhythm and Hues, she worked on projects such as films like BATMAN FOREVER and ACE VENTURA II: WHEN NATURE CALLS to the Coca-Cola polar bears commercial spots. "Teresa is a great addition to the PDI/Dreamworks team," said Aron Warner, president and CEO of PDI/DreamWorks. "With her extensive production experience in both feature films and commercial projects she's an ideal candidate to head our production efforts. We're all excited to have her here and are looking forward to working together to continue to turn out innovative, high-quality work."