Douglas Bensimon and Edward Mejia Named VP, Current Series, Disney Television Animation
Pair will continue to report to Khaki Jones, senior VP of Current Series.
Tagged With: Walt Disney Company
PowerHouse VFX Expands Production Team with New Hires
Alan Precourt named VFX supervisor; Caitlyn Tomasik joins as head of production.
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Weta Digital Names Ann Le Cam SVP Global Talent and Animation Production
Former Disney executive to lead VFX company’s further global expansion into original content and animation.
Hand-Drawn ‘Minor Accident of War’ Tells Harrowing Personal WWII Story
The Oscar-qualified short combines 2D animation with contemporary artistry to adapt a poem about the true-life experiences of poet and World War II veteran Edward Field.
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The Sun Rises
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it’s ‘Dr. Sun.’
In 2D, Business, Festival, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
John Boyega Calls Out Disney for Pushing Aside Characters of Color
The actor experienced extreme online racial abuse and bullying because of his lead role of Finn in the recent ‘Star Wars’ films and claims Disney should have done something about it.
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Disney Parks Laying Off 28,000 U.S. Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic's economic toll continues to grow, as Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro breaks the bad news.
Netflix Signs Huge Animation Studio Lease in Burbank
Streaming giant takes on over 170,000 square feet to house its first dedicated animation studio.
In Business, Digital Media, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hulu Adds to Animation Slate with ‘Animaniacs’ and ‘Woke’
Platform announces new season of Steven Spielberg’s classis cartoon series 22 years after its last episode; and new semi-animated series inspired by life and work of artist Keith Knight.
Animated ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Series Coming from Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni to executive produce new show about a mercenary clone squad, premiering in 2021 on Disney+.
Genius Brands Creating Stan Lee Universe with POW! Entertainment
New joint venture will assume perpetual, worldwide rights to over 100 original, previously unexploited, Stan Lee post-Marvel properties.
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Triggerfish Heads to Ireland in First International Expansion
South African-based animation studio expects to create 60 new jobs over three years in its new Galway location.
New Episodes of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Now Playing on Disney+
12 new episodes from ‘The Mandalorian’ producer and director Dave Filoni conclude the popular animated Star Wars saga.
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Xilam Animation Appoints Caterina Gonnelli as EVP, Content
Former Disney executive to oversee editorial content and market development from company’s head office in Paris.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Women in Animation Launches WIA Global Fund
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
Toonz Media Group Acquires Majority Stake in Telegael
Strategic venture will allow India-based Toonz to increase in-house IP development as well as European production for global distribution.
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China's Changing Game
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
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Factory Adds Zoë Bamsey as Chief Content Officer
Ex-Coolabi exec will head up Manchester-based studio’s efforts to develop and produce its own intellectual property.
‘Annedroids’ Sells to Disney and YLE Finland
The Walt Disney Company picks up first two seasons of award-winning CGI/live action hybrid series ‘Annedroids ‘for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
In CG, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe, Middle East
