The firm has 'future-proofed' the creativity and independence of the studio through a majority employee ownership transaction.
Read More »CPLG bolsters UK team with double promotion and double hire
Stacy Scimia has been named retail and category director of UK and Emily French Ullah has stepped into the role of category director of hardlines and publishing.
Read More »Nickelodeon’s Marianne James promoted to VP of Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products for UK, Northern and Eastern Europe
James will take on an expanded role leading the consumer products business across Viacom’s UK & Ireland, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia (UKNEE) cluster.
Read More »ZAG taps former Jim Henson Co. exec Ian Lambur as new SVP of global distribution and co-productions
In his new role, Lambur will be responsible for the company’s global distribution and co-production strategy of content to all platforms, including TV, home entertainment and digital media. He will report to the CEO and founder, Jeremy Zag.
Read More »Valiant eyes growth in live events and conventions with new appointment
Julia Walchuk will be charged with planning convention exclusives, working with consignment partners and designing and managing Valiant’s physical presence at events, all while maintaining relationships with comic book shops across the US.
Read More »Valiant Entertainment to expand global licensing reach with new appointment
Oliver Taylor has moved into the position as international licensing coordinator, marking his first foray into the comic industry. He joined the company as a sales intern in spring this year.
Read More »Beano Studios taps former CBBC executive Tim Searle as head of animation
The 25-year animation veteran was previously executive producer of animation at CBBC. He also served as EP of Danger Mouse. Previously, he was series director of Mr. Bean at Tiger Aspect, where he also developed a number of projects as creative director for kids and animation.
Read More »Universal Brand Development names Marisa Marti VP of international softlines
In the newly created role, Marti will oversee the international product and go to market strategy and identify new retail partnership opportunities in the fashion and home categories.
Read More »CPLG grows Russian footprint with 49 per cent purchase of Pullman Licensing
Pullman is owned by Igor Kuleshov, president and owner of Gulliver Holdings, one of Russia’s premier toy and clothing manufacturers and distributors.
Read More »Industry pays tribute to Postman Pat creator John Cunliffe
The author and creator of Postman Pat and Rosie and Jim died at his home in Cumbria, aged 85.
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