DreamWorks Inks Deal with ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Director Joel Crawford
Veteran director and story artist on ‘Trolls,’ ‘Shrek Ever After,’ ‘Rise of The Guardians,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda 1, 2 & 3’ gets first-look development and directing deal.
Tagged With: Margie Cohn
Universal and ‘The Croods’ Helping to Provide One Million Meals to Families
NBCUniversal partners with Feeding America in a three-tier campaign to help families in need this holiday season.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Director Walt Dohrn Signs First Look Deal with DreamWorks Animation
Studio veteran will executive produce, direct, develop and supervise new animated projects.
Jenny Marchick Named Head of Feature Film Development at DreamWorks Animation
Former Sony Pictures Animation SVP will head up project and talent development, working with known books and IP as well as original ideas.
A Tomboy and Her Yeti: ‘Abominable’ Charms Audiences Across the East-West Divide
The Annie and Critics’ Choice Award-nominated feature from DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio shows that in the right hands, a U.S. / China co-production can resonate with all audiences and find international success.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America
DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s ‘Abominable’ Now Available on Digital
Nominated for four Annie Awards, the film about a young city girl who helps a mysterious Yeti elude captors and travel 2,000 miles to reach his Himalayan home, will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 17.
Writer and Director Jill Culton Talks ‘Abominable’
DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s just released US-China co-production shows animation’s true power to cross cultural boundaries with an entertaining, relatable and emotional story.
In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
First Look: DreamWorks Animation’s Newest Short, ‘Marooned’
Andy Erekson’s stylized look at a grumpy robot, C-0R13, set in the not too distant future, will debut next month during the studio’s expansive set of sneak peeks and work-in-progress presentations during the Annecy Animation Festival.
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Speakers Announced for Women in Animation World Summit at Annecy
Program lineup and initial list of presenters for third annual symposium, taking place June 10, highlight important focus on “Belonging” and critical topics affecting women working in the animation industry.
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DreamWorks Animation Appoints Randy Lake Chief Operating Officer
Former Sony Pictures Entertainment President will oversee strategic planning and primary business operations.
DreamWorks Animation to Present ‘Abominable’ Feature & More at Annecy 2019
Feature programming includes an extended preview of ‘Abominable’ and world premiere of the short film ‘Marooned’; TV studio focus to offer first look of ‘Fast & Furious’ animated series and new footage from ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.’
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DreamWorks Animation Announces New Executive Leadership
Newly-appointed studio President Margie Cohn announces new Chief Creative Officer roles and management structure.
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Margie Cohn Appointed President, DreamWorks Animation
Chris deFaria to depart DWA following the global release of ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’; Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri to continue to act as senior advisor.
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Three New DreamWorks Animation Television Series Coming to Netflix
Announced at MIPJunior, ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing,’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and ‘Rhyme Time Town’ join growing list of DWA shows launching in 2019 and 2020.
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DreamWorks Animation Television Spreads its Wings
In creating multiple family-friendly series for Netflix streaming, the studio finds an exhilarating creative freedom.
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DreamWorks Revs Up ‘Fast & Furious’ Series for Netflix
Series based on Universal’s long-running live-action auto-action series part of an expansion of the studio’s deal with the streaming service.
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Guillermo del Toro Goes Exclusive with DreamWorks
Oscar-winning director to write, produce and direct animated family features for the studio.
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Kelly Betz Named DreamWorks Animation CFO
Appointment expands finance veteran’s role from television to also include the film division.
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Robert Winthrop to Oversee Physical Production at DreamWorks TV
Industry veteran will take over for retiring exec Mark Taylor in January.
DreamWorks Animation: Ann Daly Out, Bonnie Arnold & Mireille Soria In
Co-presidents Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria tapped to run DWA’s feature animation group, reporting to Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley; president Ann Daly to step down.
DreamWorks Continues its Push into Streaming TV with ‘The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show’
Margie Cohn and Dave Smith discuss their new 2D comedy talk show series for kids featuring the iconic characters now available on Netflix.
WIA Addresses Gender Disparity in Animation at Annecy 2015
Women In Animation co-presidents Marge Dean and Kristy Scanlan present findings and host a panel discussion with advisory board members Bonnie Arnold, Margie Cohn, Lenora Hume and Adina Pitt on the state of women in animation.
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Women In Animation in the Spotlight at Annecy 2015
Annecy International Animation Film Festival gives ladies top billing in 2015, with great support by WIA on all levels of participation.
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Kelly Kulchak Joins Dreamworks Animation Television
Industry veteran will supervise day-to-day production of more than a dozen new series DreamWorks Animation is producing for distribution.
DreamWorks Animation to Host ‘Makers: Women in Hollywood’ Oct. 7
Women In Animation members are invited to a special screening of Makers: Women In Hollywood, followed by a filmmaker panel discussion with Linda Woolverton, Dyllan McGee and Margie Cohn.
