By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pipeline Studios has appointed Rebecca Lugo as its new director of sales and business development. Previously serving as head of global sales at Jetpack Distribution, Rebecca Lugo is an experienced executive in the entertainment, licensing and sales industries. Before joining Jetpack, Lugo worked as sales manager of international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Pipeline Studios Appoints New Director of Sales & Business Development
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Lion Forge: The Studio Forging More Diverse Programming in Animation
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It’s probably fair to say that increased diversity in the entertainment industry has been driven primarily by activism by under-represented groups, particularly women, racial minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. But it’s also true that the industry is getting the message, and now understands that having diversity both in characters … [Read more...] about Lion Forge: The Studio Forging More Diverse Programming in Animation
Who’s News: Licensing Vet Alice Burden Joins Toon2Tango As Creative Director
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toon2Tango has appointed Alice Burden as the company's new creative producer. In her new role, Burden will be responsible for leading the company's strategic and creative direction across Toon2Tango's portfolio of children's entertainment IPs. "We are thrilled to welcome Alice on board," said Toon2Tango CCO, Jo Daris. "Having worked … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Licensing Vet Alice Burden Joins Toon2Tango As Creative Director
Former Moonbug Execs Launch 8 Lions Entertainment
TLL Staff Two veteran entertainment execs have teamed up to launch 8 Lions Entertainment, a new studio for kids and teens. The London-based "IP-growth and development company" was founded by Jill Esmat and Karine Ahton, both of whom previously worked in high profile roles at Moonbug Entertainment. Esmat, the CEO of 8 Lions, was most recently the Chief Revenue Officer at … [Read more...] about Former Moonbug Execs Launch 8 Lions Entertainment
Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterInvisible Universe has appointed experienced industry executive, Jonathan Schneider, as its new studio president. Invisible Universe is an internet-first animation studio that specializes in developing and distributing animated character IPs. The studio initially debuts animated IPs on social media and web3 platforms before expanding the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
Who’s News: Amuse Animation Opens China Office Run By Entin Liu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The digital-first studio Amuse Animation has opened a new China office to be headed by distribution and licensing executive Entin Liu. The opening of the new China location follows the company’s recent appointment of Jiella Esmat as CRO. As the company's new CRO, Esmat intends to expand Amuse Animation's core business streams through the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Amuse Animation Opens China Office Run By Entin Liu
Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The veteran kids' production exec Mevelyn Noriega announced she is launching a new animation studio called Wonderworld. Wonderworld.fun LLC is described as a new production and distribution company "specializing in premium cutting-edge animation content." It is being established and will be under the direction of Noriega, who takes … [Read more...] about Wonderworld Launches as New Player in Animation Production