Tagged With: Brian Robbins
Paramount+ Expands Animation Slate with ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Transformers’ Projects
Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming.
Lee Rosenthal Named President of Worldwide Physical Production at Paramount, Nickelodeon
The newly created position serves Paramount Pictures’ mission to achieve greater brand synergy with Nickelodeon Studios.
Spin Master Greenlights ‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’
Production underway on second movie in the popular preschool franchise, following success of this past summer’s ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’s theatrical release; new film set to debut October 13, 2023, with new spin-off series also slated to hit small screens in 2023.
Mireille Soria Steps Down, Ramsey Naito Steps In at Paramount Animation
Head of Nickelodeon animation expands her role by taking on leadership of Paramount Picture’s animation division.
Nickelodeon Consolidates Animation and Live-Action Casting
Liz Paulson will lead network’s new team that handles all casting and talent development for series, movies, and studio content.
Nickelodeon Announces Its Biggest Animation Slate in 40 Years
Network unveils aggressive set of greenlights and new series announcements at virtual upfront show, as it continues to expand across the kids and families entertainment space.
Nickelodeon Animation Names Ramsey Naito President
Already a driving force behind new projects, seasoned studio executive will continue to bolster the network’s animation content across all platforms while overseeing day-to-day operations of current series and series development.
Big Growth Spurt for ‘The Tiny Chef’ with Nickelodeon Animated Series Order
The little herbivore and social media star snags new show, to run on Nick’s preschool platforms in the U.S. as well as Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. internationally.
Nickelodeon Enlists Seth Rogen for New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Feature
Point Grey Pictures to produce CG animated movie for theatrical release; 'Gravity Falls' Jeff Rowe to direct.
Nickelodeon and Scooter Braun Ink Deal for ‘The BeatBuds’ Preschool Series
New show, based on popular music duo, Jonathan Jonah and Matthew Shapiro, features original songs and musical adventures.
Nickelodeon and Netflix Ink Multi-Year Production Deal
VIACOM and Nickelodeon Announce ‘Garfield’ Acquisition
Studio reveals new animated series and licensing plans for the Jim Davis-created property as part of its expansive family-friendly brand growth strategy.
Nickelodeon Appoints Former Disney Exec Paul DeBenedittis SVP, Programming Strategy
Reporting to Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins, DeBenedittis to lead content and programming strategies, partnerships, acquisitions and media planning for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick.
Ramsey Naito Joins Nickelodeon as EVP, Animation Production and Development
Oscar-nominated producer to take charge of the network’s animation content across all formats and platforms spanning digital, TV and film.
EVPs Bronwen O’Keefe and Lee Ann Chmielewski-Larsen Out at Nickelodeon
Latest executive departures signal corporate restructuring that included naming of new studio president earlier this week is far from over.
Brian Robbins Named President of Nickelodeon
Former Paramount Players president and AwesomenessTV co-founder will manage networks’ creative and business operations.
‘Rugrats’ Returning with New TV Series and Feature
Award-winning classic to relaunch as Nickelodeon and Paramount announce production on 26-episode animated series and live-action / CG hybrid feature.
AwesomenessTV Launches Feature Film Division
DreamWorks Animation’s AwesomenessTV appoints Chapter One Films founder Matt Kaplan to head newly launched feature film division, Awesomeness Films.
Hearst Buys Stake in DreamWorks Animation’s AwesomenessTV
Hearst acquires a 25 percent interest in teen-skewed multi-platform media company for a purchase price of $81.25 million.