‘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.
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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.
