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Rob David Promoted to Senior Vice President of Animation at Mattel Studios

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:17pm

The new SVP will oversee development, creative and production for adult and kids animated television series and digital content, reporting to President and Chief Content Officer Robbie Brenner.

Heading to Stuttgart This May Headline News

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

The International Festival of Animated Film will run from May 5-10, and include animation in Stuttgart's Innenstadtkinos, the Open Air Schlossplatz, competitions, curated programs, panels, workshops, games, and hands-on activities. 

Black Animation History Headline News

TV Academy Foundation to Commemorate 70 Years of Black Animation

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:37am

Free virtual presentation on February 25 marks Black History Month with a focused discussion on representation and industry access for emerging creators.

Business Headline News

Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Robert Iger as Disney CEO

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:49am

The executive shuffle also includes Dana Walden, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, being named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company; both moves effective March 18.

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Adult Swim Promotes Cameron Tang to SVP, Head Of Development and Current Series

Exec will be responsible for the development of all network programming; will continue to report to President Michael Ouweleen.

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Disney Television Animation Names Zack Olin SVP, Development and Current Series

Exec joins company to oversee development and current series and will guide creative strategy and series execution; will report to Meredith Roberts.

Empowering Women in Animation Headline News

Applications Open for WIA Portfolio Review

The inaugural Review will take place February 24 and will be led by industry veteran Matt Roberts, Senior Artistic Recruiter at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with a focus on Character Animation, Story, and Visual Development.

This is the Way Headline News

Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President

Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to assume co-president roles; the longtime producer will maintain her roles on the upcoming ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’

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Brown Bag Films Unveils New Leadership Structure, Innovation Lab, Refreshed Brand

Caitlin Friedman promoted to EVP, Global Production & Current; co-founder Cathal Gaffney takes newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer as studio expands its creative scope and prepares for next phase of growth.

Solidarity! Headline News

DreamWorks Animation, Netflix Workers Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:56pm

Remote workers at DWA, feature production workers at Netflix Animation Studios, and production workers on the show ‘Ted’ officially voted for union representation with TAG (IATSE Local 839) and The Editors Guild (IATSE Local 700).

VFX Peeps on the Move Headline News

Bluebolt Adds VFX Supervisor Ben White

Boasting nearly 30 years’ experience, the visual effects vet joins from the Cinesite group, where he served as VFX Supervisor on projects including ‘Black Widow,’ ‘Loki,’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’

The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Moonbug Names ‘CoComelon The Movie’ Director, Music Producer

Kat Good takes the helm, and Justin Tranter boards as executive music producer, for the first feature in the franchise, a 3DCG film animated by the DNEG Group.

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Overseas Animators in Japan: An Anime CEO’s Perspective

So, you’re not Japanese but want to work in animation in Japan? Columnist Andrew Osmond talks about how it can happen with Joseph Chou, the CEO of Sola Entertainment, Sola Digital Arts, and Sola Animation.

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Freefolk Promotes Harin Hirani to VFX Supervisor

In his new dual role, which also includes Head of 3D, the artist will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon.

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‘The Turning Door’ Animated Feature Gets Underway, Announces Cast

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:55am

Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Jodie Turner-Smith (Tron: Ares), Oscar-nominated Bill Nighy (Living) and Emmy winner Gillian Anderson (Sex Education) have boarded Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s upcoming family fantasy, now in production.

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