Ex-Nick Exec Russell Hicks To Take Over Top Draw Animation
Hicks is replacing Wayne Dearing, who has led the Philippines-based studio since founding it in 1999.
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Grom Social Set To Acquire Curiosity Ink Media, Hires Two Former Nickelodeon Execs
The move comes as Grom plans to enter original programming.
Nick Made A Funny Mini-Series. Then They Sat On It For Years: Whatever Happened To ‘Bug Salad’?
Despite the winding path his idea took, creator Carl Faruolo is simply happy that Nickelodeon is finally letting people see what he made.
Nick Animation President Russell Hicks Steps Down
Nickelodeon Animation does not currently have a president.
Nick Puts Chris Viscardi in Charge of Reviving Its Classic Shows
Viscardi’s first project will be to oversee a “Hey Arnold!” made-for-TV movie.
Nick Greenlights A Weiner: ‘Pinky Malinky’
The “social-media influenced comedy” will debut in 2016.
Nick Promotes James Stephenson To Senior VP, Animation and Games
Responsible for shepherding “Welcome to the Wayne,” James Stephenson will oversee animation development and creation at Nick’s Burbank studio.
Nick Greenlights ‘Welcome to the Wayne,’ First TV Series Based On Digital Series [Exclusive]
Nick’s production chief Russell Hicks speaks to Cartoon Brew about the evolving world of television, and what it means for both viewers and creators.
Nickelodeon Offers $25,000 Scholarship for Young Animators
The hunt is on for the next generation of animated storytellers.
Nick Believes Key To Success Is Developing In-House Talent
Nickelodeon has launched an in-house artist development program called the Artists Collective, aiming to reverse its fortunes and create culturally relevant shows that rival those of competitors Cartoon Network and Disney.
‘Sanjay and Craig’ Art Exhibit ‘Butt What Is Art?’ Opens This Week [Exclusive Art]
Nickelodeon is making a concerted effort to promote its renewed dedication to creativity at its animation studio. This week, they will open an art exhibit, “Butt What Is Art? A Sanjay and Craig Fine Art Retrospective,” at California State University, Fullerton’s Atrium Gallery (Pollak Library). The exhibit will focus on art created for, and inspired by, the series about an Indian boy and his talking snake:
New Artwork from Nick’s Upcoming ‘Funny’ Shows
As part of its recent upfront presentation, Nickelodeon released new art from their previously announced series: “Pig Goat Banana Cricket,” “Bad Seeds” and “Welcome to the Wayne.” If their new slate of shows look comedy-centric, it’s the result of Nick’s market research, which revealed to them that children rank laughter as more important than vacation, family meals and holidays.
The Favorite Christmas Cartoons of Nickelodeon Employees
Merry Christmas! We asked some of the movers and shakers at Nickelodeon to share their favorite Christmas specials with us. Here are their picks.
Russell Hicks Named President Of Content Development For The Nickelodeon Group
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2012 – Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to …
