Oscar-Winning Composer Alan Menken to Score Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’
Grammy Award winner Glenn Slater to write lyrics, and Grammy Award winner Chris Montan to serve as executive music producer, on Vicky Jenson’s upcoming animated feature.
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Skydance Media Acquires Ilion Animation Studios
John Lasseter-led animation studio’s purchase of Spanish CG animation studio brings development and production under one roof; new entity will be named Skydance Animation Madrid.
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Is Annapurna Pictures Headed for Bankruptcy?
Numerous outlets are reporting the studio will file for Chapter 11 unless founder Megan Ellison’s father, billionaire Larry Ellison, buys out or restructures the company’s $350 million debt.
Emma Thompson to Skydance Animation: ‘I Can Only Do What Feels Right’
Praising ‘Luck’ director Alessandro Carloni, two-time Oscar-winning actor outlines concerns about Skydance Animation’s hire of former Disney and Pixar chief creative officer John Lasseter in a letter to the studio.
Emma Thompson Reportedly Exits ‘Luck’ Feature at Skydance Animation Over Lasseter Hire
Two-time Oscar winner backs out of her role as voice talent for the upcoming animated feature because of concerns about working with the former Disney and Pixar chief.
Holly Edwards Promoted to President, Skydance Animation
Replacing Bill Damaschke, animation veteran to serve as newly-hired division head John Lasseter’s right hand.
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Lasseter ‘Deeply Sorry for My Actions’
Former Disney and Pixar chief creative officer expresses contrition for past ‘missteps’ at town hall meeting with staffers at Skydance Animation.
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Mirielle Soria: Paramount Animation Staffers ‘Not Obligated’ to Work with Lasseter
Delivering a personal take on John Lasseter’s appointment as head of Skydance Animation at a town hall meeting on Monday, Paramount Animation president Mirielle Soria says ‘no one should feel obligated to work with him.’
‘Shocked and Distressed’: WIA Breaks Silence on Lasseter Hire
Women in Animation president Marge Dean addresses the hiring of John Lasseter to head Skydance Animation in an open letter to members.
REPORT: Skydance Distribution Partner Paramount ‘Shocked’ by Lasseter Hire
Former Pixar and Disney Animation chief’s employment contract said to include ‘ironclad’ provisions protecting Skydance from any past, present or future misdeeds.
John Lasseter Named Head of Skydance Animation
Former Pixar and Disney chief creative officer to lead David Ellison’s animation studio following year-long break from the industry; Bill Damaschke to ‘transition from current role.’
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Skydance Developing ‘The Fourteenth Goldfish’ Feature
Feature based on the best-selling book by Jennifer L. Holm will be written by Theodore Melfi and Kimberly Quinn, and directed by Victor Maldonado and Alfredo Torres.
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Skydance Adds More DreamWorks Execs to Its Ranks
Ian Sheppard will oversee creative development of movies and series, while Lawrence Jonas will oversee production of the company’s TV slate.
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Animation Boom Sets Cannes Festgoers Abuzz
Splashy deals for ‘Next Gen,’ ‘Terra Willy’ and ‘Fireheart’ just part of the picture as the growing medium’s potential for success draws attention.
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DreamWorks Buys Two Projects from Leo Matsuda
Studio lands ‘Sputnik’ and ‘Yokai Samba’ pitches from the Oscar-nominated director of the Disney short ‘Inner Workings.’
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Skydance Media Expands Animation Leadership Team
Experienced execs named to oversee animation production, talent acquisition and development, and finance.
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'Tangled' Director Nathan Greno Joins Skydance Media
Animation veteran will create and direct the original feature ‘Powerless.’
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Bill Damaschke to Head Animation at Skydance Media
DreamWorks veteran will oversee creative direction and strategy for the company’s recently created animation and family entertainment division.
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Skydance Media Forms Partnership With Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios
Multi-year pact begins with the production of two new animated features to be produced in Spain.
