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Even as more and more comic books are being adapted into movies, Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara feels that the audience is hungry for more superhero flicks. He was speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Variety has quoted Kevin as stating that there won’t be any fatigue factor because the movies, games and TV shows all look different. He feels that all the superhero characters out there are very different from each other. “The … Read More
In order to get to know the people who make the AVGC industry work, we at AnimationXpress thought of going beyond the usual. Thus, taking you into the professional lives of creators is our new video series ‘The Creator’s Den’, where you will get to see people live in action. The Creator’s Den series takes you into the workspace of some of the leading animation and comics artists in the country, as they open up on how they convert a … Read More
Mel Crawford, a distinctive artist known for drawing and painting children’s books related to animated features and TV shows, recently passed away on 23 February. He was 89. Born in Canada in 1925, Crawford served in the Canadian Navy prior to working in animation at Disney in the 1950s. He later moved on to illustration for the company, and worked extensively on items like record covers, posters, comics and children’s books for publishers like Western Publishing’s Little Golden Books series. … Read More
Sony Pictures Digital Productions (SPDP) president Bob Osher has left the company. A Variety report states that he was asked to put in his papers. He was overseeing Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) for over seven years. Last month, the company hired Kristine Belson who will now independently look after the animation division, which will not be a part of Digital Productions anymore. Meanwhile, group executive vice president Randy Lake will be the new head of … Read More
Chris Albrecht, CEO of leading integrated global media and entertainment company Starz, announced the promotion of Alison Hoffman to executive vice president of marketing. Based out of the company’s Beverly Hills office, Alison will spearhead all consumer and affiliate marketing for the network. She will continue to lead all facets of marketing strategy and planning for original productions, including show positioning, creative and media strategy and digital marketing. “Alison has been instrumental in the success of the company’s original programming … Read More
Scopely, a mobile game entertainment network, has announced a new general counsel and head of business affairs, Roy Rosenthal. Roy was formerly working as a senior counsel and senior director of business affairs at Zynga, and is well established in the mobile gaming industry. At Zynga he was responsible for running the commercial legal team, as well as leading the company’s business affairs efforts. He was head of business affairs at Shazam prior to his role in Zynga. “Scopely is … Read More
Actor Irrfan Khan’s role in the upcoming fourth installment of the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise will be a part of the first ever video game based on the film series. Irrfan plays Simon Masrani, CEO of the Masrani Corporation and the owner of Jurassic World in the movie, which has been directed by Colin Trevorrow. “I am quite kicked about this development and am looking forward to how well the game would be received,” the 48-year-old actor said in a statement. There … Read More
Sean Cocchia has been named executive VP, business operations and general manager of Disney Channels Worldwide. He had served as senior VP and GM for the group since 2011. Cocchia will continue to oversee strategy and operations for Disney Channels Worldwide as well as its franchise and brand management groups. He is also responsible for Disney media sales and marketing along with Radio Disney. “Throughout his tenure, Sean’s strategic acumen and insights have been driving forces in helping to build … Read More
Uniken, a leading digital security firm in India, announced the appointment of Dr. Thane Plambeck and Greg Whitehead, as members of its Technology Advisory Council, as Uniken seeks expansion of operations to global markets Dr. Thane & Greg, both renowned cryptographers, will support Uniken in its product strategy and positioning in a global market. Being successful serial entrepreneurs themselves, Dr. Thane & Greg bring years of experience in establishing a new product and innovative technology in a new market. A leading cyber-security strategist, … Read More
Technicolor has elevated three people to the position of directeur general adjoint (deputy CEO) in line with its newly formed strategic plan Drive 2020 in order to deliver its vision of the group as a leader in the Media and Entertainment services, developing and monetising next-generation video and audio technologies. Michel Rahier has been appointed as directeur general adjoint (deputy CEO) continuing his responsibility for Connected Home which he was handed in October 2011 as well as and leading the … Read More
The Indian AVCG industry has forever wanted the answer to an intriguing question of what is required to create a successful intellectual property (IP). The answer is simple: There is no magic recipe for a winning portfolio but hopefuls nation-wide can clear their minds, take heart and rest easy if they just commit to the long-term cultivation of what’s inside their heart. So, dear industry hopefuls, start living like you already have a successful IP (excepting the financial aspects, perhaps) … Read More
In order to get to know the people who make the AVGC industry work, we at AnimationXpress thought of going beyond the usual. Thus, taking you into the professional lives of creators is our new video series The Creator’s Den where you will get to see people live in action. The Creator’s Den series takes you into the workspace of some of the leading animation and comics artists in the country, as they open up on how they convert a … Read More