Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Steps Down, Will Receive $50 Million Severance Package
Bakish’s departure happens as Paramount continues to negotiate a merger with Skydance Media.
#Brian Robbins
Nickelodeon/Paramount Animation President Ramsey Naito Walks Back CEO’s Comments On Moving Away From Original Feature Animation
“We are absolutely committed to making original animated films and are in development on a handful of projects,” said Naito.
Paramount Animation To Move Away From Original Animated Features, Focus On Nick IP
“We’re not going to release an expensive original animated movie and just pray people will come,” says Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins.
Mireille Soria Out As Paramount Animation President, Replaced By Nick Animation Chief Ramsey Naito
The move is part of a restructuring effort undertaken by new Paramount Pictures chief Brian Robbins.
Nickelodeon President Brian Robbins To Take Over Paramount Pictures
Robbins will continue to lead Nickelodeon as well.
Nickelodeon Wants To “Earn The Trust Back Of The Creative Community,” Says President
Robbins admits that the kids network had “lost its way for a while.”
Ramsey Naito Upped To President Of Nickelodeon Animation
Naito has overseen the running of Nickelodeon’s animation business since 2018.
Netflix and Nickelodeon Enter New Partnership For Series And Features
Netflix and Nickelodeon announce new partnership in counterpunch to launch of Disney+.
A Garfield/Spongebob Crossover Just Became Possible
Viacom has bought Garfield.
Nickelodeon’s New Slate Includes ‘Spongebob’ Spin-Offs And ‘Paddington’ Preschool Series
Nick is expanding its “Spongebob” and “Loud House” franchises, and investing in established properties like Lego, Paddington, and Blue’s Clues.
Nickelodeon Hires ‘Boss Baby’ Producer Ramsey Naito To Lead Animation Production And Development
A new person has arrived in the never-ending game of executive musical chairs at Nickelodeon.
‘Norbit’ Director Brian Robbins Is The New President Of Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon has a new leader.
DreamWorks Launching YouTube Kids Channel Called DreamWorksTV
During YouTube’s splashy Brandcast upfront event on Wednesday, DreamWorks announced the launch of DreamWorksTV, a new streaming children’s channel that will offer original animated and live-action programming, as well as vintage animation content.
Why DreamWorks Animation Bought AwesomenessTV
If you’re still wondering why DreamWorks Animation spent $33 million last spring to buy the YouTube channel AwesomenessTV, an article about Netflix in the latest issue of the “New Yorker” offers an explanation that I found to be succinct and worth sharing.
DreamWorks Animation Bets That AwesomenessTV Will Deliver Awesomeness
Earlier this month, it was announced that DreamWorks Animation had purchased the YouTube channel AwesomenessTV for $33 million in cash. …
