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Altitude is launching international sales on two films featuring iconic British band Blur at the Berlin European Film Market. The band, consisting of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bass guitarist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, was formed in 1988 and tasted considerable success until it went on hiatus in 2015.
The first film is an untitled feature-length documentary depicting the return of Blur, captured across a year in which the band made a surprise return with their first record in eight years, the #1 album “The Ballad of Darren.” It follows the relationship of the bandmates of over three decades as they come together to record 10 new songs ahead of their sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023. The second film is “Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium,” a two-hour concert film of the Wembley show.
Both films are directed by Toby L. and produced by Josh Connolly, via production...
Altitude is launching international sales on two films featuring iconic British band Blur at the Berlin European Film Market. The band, consisting of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bass guitarist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, was formed in 1988 and tasted considerable success until it went on hiatus in 2015.
The first film is an untitled feature-length documentary depicting the return of Blur, captured across a year in which the band made a surprise return with their first record in eight years, the #1 album “The Ballad of Darren.” It follows the relationship of the bandmates of over three decades as they come together to record 10 new songs ahead of their sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023. The second film is “Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium,” a two-hour concert film of the Wembley show.
Both films are directed by Toby L. and produced by Josh Connolly, via production...
- 2/9/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The story of the Monkees is well known to any fan of 1960s pop music. Producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, inspired by the freewheeling antics they witnessed in Richard Lester's celebrated 1964 Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night," wanted to capture a similar energy on the small screen. Widespread auditions were held to form a new band that possessed musical talent, but, more importantly, screen chemistry and maybe some acting acumen. The production team was lucky to land one Micky Dolenz, a former child star who appeared on the long-forgotten sitcom "Circus Boy." Davy Jones and Mike Nesmith followed. Peter Tork was suggested by his friend Stephen Stills. While the Monkees did not form organically, they did have chemistry, and possessed humor and acting talent that their less interesting Liverpudlian counterparts never did. Yes, it is now written. The Monkees are, in their way, more interesting than the Beatles.
- 1/1/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
CBS shared a handful of announcements during the network’s Television Critics Association sessions on Friday, revealing the crew for upcoming reality romance series “The Real Love Boat” and a new animated holiday special titled “Reindeer In Here.”
Three crew members and twelve singles will join hosts Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell on a luxury Princess Cruises ship through the Mediterranean, with the series set to premiere on October 5. The ship’s crew members – Captain Paolo Arrigo, Ezra Freeman and Matt Mitcham – will play pivotal roles in the matchmaking, similar to how the original scripted “Love Boat” series operated.
The show’s contestants attempt to find a love connection while visiting and competing on challenges in cities such as Barcelona, Marseille, Rome, Santorini, Athens and more. The singles’ names are listed below:
Alisa ShahBrett De LauraBrooke WhiteDaniel CooperEmily StoneForrest JonesJordan MalabananMarty HassettMichael GonzalezNathan KrogerNicole WongShea-Lynn Noyes
The show’s...
Three crew members and twelve singles will join hosts Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell on a luxury Princess Cruises ship through the Mediterranean, with the series set to premiere on October 5. The ship’s crew members – Captain Paolo Arrigo, Ezra Freeman and Matt Mitcham – will play pivotal roles in the matchmaking, similar to how the original scripted “Love Boat” series operated.
The show’s contestants attempt to find a love connection while visiting and competing on challenges in cities such as Barcelona, Marseille, Rome, Santorini, Athens and more. The singles’ names are listed below:
Alisa ShahBrett De LauraBrooke WhiteDaniel CooperEmily StoneForrest JonesJordan MalabananMarty HassettMichael GonzalezNathan KrogerNicole WongShea-Lynn Noyes
The show’s...
- 9/17/2022
- by EJ Panaligan and Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
A first look at four of the animated characters from a new CBS Original animated special is out.
Reindeer in Here is a one-hour animated holiday special that will debut on CBS following the network’s traditional airing of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (and will we ever learn why Donner should be ashamed of himself?)
The new animated special will premiere on CBS broadcasting Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 9 Pm Et/Pt, and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Based on the award-winning Christmas book and plush set created by author Adam Reed and written for the screen by Greg Erb & Jason Oremland, Reindeer in Here is the story of how Blizzard (Blizz), a young reindeer living at the North Pole, has an unusual trait – one antler that is significantly smaller than the other. Despite this, he and his unique group of friends band together...
Reindeer in Here is a one-hour animated holiday special that will debut on CBS following the network’s traditional airing of the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (and will we ever learn why Donner should be ashamed of himself?)
The new animated special will premiere on CBS broadcasting Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 9 Pm Et/Pt, and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
Based on the award-winning Christmas book and plush set created by author Adam Reed and written for the screen by Greg Erb & Jason Oremland, Reindeer in Here is the story of how Blizzard (Blizz), a young reindeer living at the North Pole, has an unusual trait – one antler that is significantly smaller than the other. Despite this, he and his unique group of friends band together...
- 9/16/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Burbank, CA – In 2005, a new breed of Super Hero claimed its place of prominence among Saturday morning cartoons with the premiere of Krypto the Superdog. On August 2, 2022, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings the acclaimed complete animated series to DVD (USA 44.98 Srp; Canada 49.99 Srp).
Created by Chris Mitchell, Krypto the Superdog follows the adventures of the title character – Superman’s beloved pooch – who also acquires the powers afforded his original Earthbound master. Alongside allies like Ace The Bat-Hound and Streaky the Supercat, Krypto fights the forces of evil, which include the animal companions of Lex Luthor and Catwoman.
Sam Vincent voiced the title character to lead the robust cast that included Brian Drummond (Monster Beach) as Streaky, Scott McNeil (X-Men: Evolution) as Ace the Bat-Hound, Alberto Ghisi (Trick ‘r Treat) as Kevin Whitney, Tabita St. Germain (My Little Pony franchise) as Andrea, Terry Klassen (Dragon Ball Z) as Tusky Husky, Ellen Kennedy...
Created by Chris Mitchell, Krypto the Superdog follows the adventures of the title character – Superman’s beloved pooch – who also acquires the powers afforded his original Earthbound master. Alongside allies like Ace The Bat-Hound and Streaky the Supercat, Krypto fights the forces of evil, which include the animal companions of Lex Luthor and Catwoman.
Sam Vincent voiced the title character to lead the robust cast that included Brian Drummond (Monster Beach) as Streaky, Scott McNeil (X-Men: Evolution) as Ace the Bat-Hound, Alberto Ghisi (Trick ‘r Treat) as Kevin Whitney, Tabita St. Germain (My Little Pony franchise) as Andrea, Terry Klassen (Dragon Ball Z) as Tusky Husky, Ellen Kennedy...
- 5/11/2022
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Teenage super heroes never looked so good as Warner Archive Collection brings another favorite from the Warner Bros. Animation canon to Blu-ray with the January 23, 2018 release of Teen Titans: The Complete First Season. Pre-orders are now available via wbshop.com and your favorite online retailers.
With awesome super skills and powers galore, these crime-fighting partners kick butt and squash evil like nobody’s business! But as roommates in Titans Tower, it’s every hero for him/herself when it comes to living in peace. Not even super heroes can settle fights over who’s in control of the TV remote.
In these 13 action-packed adventures, the Titans face all your favorite villains – Mad Mod, The Puppet King, Killer Moth and, of course, their arch-nemesis Slade – in one power-packing showdown after another. Some battles even pit the Titans against each other. Featuring bold animation, funky music and fun characters, this complete Season...
With awesome super skills and powers galore, these crime-fighting partners kick butt and squash evil like nobody’s business! But as roommates in Titans Tower, it’s every hero for him/herself when it comes to living in peace. Not even super heroes can settle fights over who’s in control of the TV remote.
In these 13 action-packed adventures, the Titans face all your favorite villains – Mad Mod, The Puppet King, Killer Moth and, of course, their arch-nemesis Slade – in one power-packing showdown after another. Some battles even pit the Titans against each other. Featuring bold animation, funky music and fun characters, this complete Season...
- 12/22/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Burbank, CA, (August 11, 2017) – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has produced an all-new featurette spotlighting the late Darwyn Cooke. The comic book author and artist’s seminal work, DC: The New Frontier, received an Eisner, Harvey and Shuster Award, and that six-issue comic book limited series served as the key source material from which the film was adapted. Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition also features box art from Cooke’s canon of dazzling New Frontier imagery.
Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has produced an all-new featurette spotlighting the late Darwyn Cooke. The comic book author and artist’s seminal work, DC: The New Frontier, received an Eisner, Harvey and Shuster Award, and that six-issue comic book limited series served as the key source material from which the film was adapted. Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition also features box art from Cooke’s canon of dazzling New Frontier imagery.
Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition is the epic tale of the founding of the Justice League. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
- 8/11/2017
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
This morning, Warner Bros. announced a new blu-ray version of the animated Justice League movie originally release back in 2008; complete with a collectible steelbook version and a new featurette. Come inside for all the details!
If you missed out on Justice League: The New Frontier back when it released in 2008, or simply want a chance to revisit the great animated adventure, you'll get your chance early in October. WB is bringing a swanky new commemorative edition of the movie to blu-ray on October 3rd. While the basics remain the same, they are including a brand new featurette about the iconic storyline's creator.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film,...
If you missed out on Justice League: The New Frontier back when it released in 2008, or simply want a chance to revisit the great animated adventure, you'll get your chance early in October. WB is bringing a swanky new commemorative edition of the movie to blu-ray on October 3rd. While the basics remain the same, they are including a brand new featurette about the iconic storyline's creator.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns to the roots of DC’s greatest Super Heroes – and their unifying moment – with the celebratory release of Justice League: The New Frontier – Commemorative Edition on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Steelbook, and DVD on October 3, 2017.
For the new Commemorative Edition of the popular 2008 PG-13 animated film,...
- 8/11/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Animated fare was very slow to integrate, largely because there was a paucity of useful source material to mine from. In the 1990s, that began to change, largely thanks to Milestone Media, a multicultural operation that had a line of comics distributed through DC Comics.
Milestone’s best known character is Static, a young urban teen with a definite modern-day Peter Parker vibe to him. Virgil Hawkins just wanted live his life when he was accidentally exposed to mutagen gas, giving him electromagnetic powers. Donning a self-made outfit, he protected his corner of the ‘Hood as Static.
The show arrived in 2000 with a bang and became a cause because it not only featured a positive image of a black male, but closely resembled the source material thanks to Milestone co-creators Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan being heavily involved in the show. Static has been back every now and then and...
Milestone’s best known character is Static, a young urban teen with a definite modern-day Peter Parker vibe to him. Virgil Hawkins just wanted live his life when he was accidentally exposed to mutagen gas, giving him electromagnetic powers. Donning a self-made outfit, he protected his corner of the ‘Hood as Static.
The show arrived in 2000 with a bang and became a cause because it not only featured a positive image of a black male, but closely resembled the source material thanks to Milestone co-creators Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan being heavily involved in the show. Static has been back every now and then and...
- 3/29/2017
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Netflix has given a two-season order for "Skylanders Academy," the first project from video game giant Activision Blizzard's in-house production outfit Activision Blizzard Studios.
The series itself was first announced as being in the works with the creation of the studio late last year. The show, based on the multi-billion dollar toy brand, charts a team of heroes as they train the next wave of Skylanders Academy cadets.
Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and Norm MacDonald play regulars while the likes of Susan Sarandon, Parker Posey, Catherine O'Hara, Bobcat Goldthwait and Chris Diamantopoulos will lend their voices to the series.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner with Sander Schwartz, Stacey Sher and Nick van Dyk executive producing. The first episodes will debut on the streaming service in the Fall.
The confirmation comes as Netflix unveiled a new slate of kids' properties set to debut shortly including adaptations of the kids book series "Llama Llama," the graphic novels "Hilda," the Dreamworks animated feature "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and the live-action "Spy Kids" film franchise.
Source: Netflix...
The series itself was first announced as being in the works with the creation of the studio late last year. The show, based on the multi-billion dollar toy brand, charts a team of heroes as they train the next wave of Skylanders Academy cadets.
Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and Norm MacDonald play regulars while the likes of Susan Sarandon, Parker Posey, Catherine O'Hara, Bobcat Goldthwait and Chris Diamantopoulos will lend their voices to the series.
"Futurama" writer Eric Rogers serves as showrunner with Sander Schwartz, Stacey Sher and Nick van Dyk executive producing. The first episodes will debut on the streaming service in the Fall.
The confirmation comes as Netflix unveiled a new slate of kids' properties set to debut shortly including adaptations of the kids book series "Llama Llama," the graphic novels "Hilda," the Dreamworks animated feature "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron," and the live-action "Spy Kids" film franchise.
Source: Netflix...
- 6/16/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment President Sander Schwartz is leaving the company later this month to pursue new business opportunities in television production, the company said today. Schwartz established the division in 2009 and is credited with helping build it into one of the world’s leading independent producers of kids’ and family programming. Its portfolio includes titles such as Tree Fu Tom, Kate & Mim-Mim, Strange Hill High, Wizards Vs Aliens, Grojband and Max Steel. “It has been an honor and a privilege to work with the outstanding team at FremantleMedia,” said Schwartz. “Though I have decided that it’s time for me to take on a new challenge, I leave with great confidence in the company’s rich opportunity as a leader in family entertainment. Of his departure, Sangeeta Desai, COO & CFO FremantleMedia said: “We would like to thank Sander for his contribution in launching the division and its successes to date.
- 10/16/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Danger Mouse is being considered for a TV reboot by FremantleMedia after its success as part of Citv's Old Skool retro weekend earlier this year.
Citv celebrated its 30th birthday in January with a weekend of classic series including Sooty, Fun House and Press Gang. Danger Mouse was the biggest hit of the weekend, pulling in record viewing numbers for Citv.
Broadcast has confirmed that FremantleMedia Kids and Family Entertainment are now holding talks about reviving the kids' animation for a full series.
Danger Mouse was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films for Thames Television between 1981 and 1993.
David Jason voiced the eponymous Danger Mouse, who was joined on his spy adventures by timid, bespectacled hamster Penfold (voiced by Terry Scott). The primary villain was wheezy-voiced toad Baron Silas Greenback (voiced by Edward Kelsey).
President of FremantleMedia's Kids and Family Entertainment Sander Schwartz said: "[Danger Mouse] is something we might be looking to do in the not-too-distant future.
Citv celebrated its 30th birthday in January with a weekend of classic series including Sooty, Fun House and Press Gang. Danger Mouse was the biggest hit of the weekend, pulling in record viewing numbers for Citv.
Broadcast has confirmed that FremantleMedia Kids and Family Entertainment are now holding talks about reviving the kids' animation for a full series.
Danger Mouse was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films for Thames Television between 1981 and 1993.
David Jason voiced the eponymous Danger Mouse, who was joined on his spy adventures by timid, bespectacled hamster Penfold (voiced by Terry Scott). The primary villain was wheezy-voiced toad Baron Silas Greenback (voiced by Edward Kelsey).
President of FremantleMedia's Kids and Family Entertainment Sander Schwartz said: "[Danger Mouse] is something we might be looking to do in the not-too-distant future.
- 3/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Watching the trailer for the Canadian-produced TV movie My Babysitter’s a Vampire (making its American premiere Friday on the Disney Channel), the most glaring thing I couldn’t wrap my head around is why a kid that far in his teens still needs a babysitter – a babysitter that looks to be the same age as him.
Is this boy a juvenile delinquent? Is he a total sissy? Are his parents super overprotective? What’s the deal? And is it really a good idea to pair a teenage boy almost assuredly experiencing hormonal overdrive with a really cute girl of an appropriate age for him to engage in the sort of carnal activity the adult film world has taught me always happens whenever an attractive babysitter is hired? That doesn’t seem right at all. Same reason I think it should be illegal for women to order pizza or hire...
Is this boy a juvenile delinquent? Is he a total sissy? Are his parents super overprotective? What’s the deal? And is it really a good idea to pair a teenage boy almost assuredly experiencing hormonal overdrive with a really cute girl of an appropriate age for him to engage in the sort of carnal activity the adult film world has taught me always happens whenever an attractive babysitter is hired? That doesn’t seem right at all. Same reason I think it should be illegal for women to order pizza or hire...
- 6/8/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Cannes -- Unseasonably good weather saw temperatures soaring to 86 degrees on the first day at MIPCOM on Monday, boosting the mood as buyers and sellers thronged to the balconies and terraces and business got off to a heady start.
Despite noticeably fewer attendees and areas in the far reaches of the Palais des Festivals where booth space remained unsold, business appeared to be brisk as buyers and sellers sat down to figure a way through a time when many are still finding the going tough.
"There are tough markets around the world, but those are the places where we are trying to work things out," said Ben Pyne, president of global distribution at Disney-abc Worldwide Television. "We're developing relationships that go to a different level, and it's all about problem solving.
Disney said its sci-fi drama "FlashForward" has sold to more than 100 territories, making it its fastest-growing hit to date.
Despite noticeably fewer attendees and areas in the far reaches of the Palais des Festivals where booth space remained unsold, business appeared to be brisk as buyers and sellers sat down to figure a way through a time when many are still finding the going tough.
"There are tough markets around the world, but those are the places where we are trying to work things out," said Ben Pyne, president of global distribution at Disney-abc Worldwide Television. "We're developing relationships that go to a different level, and it's all about problem solving.
Disney said its sci-fi drama "FlashForward" has sold to more than 100 territories, making it its fastest-growing hit to date.
- 10/5/2009
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony Pictures Television International has signed 10 new format deals for the hit U.S. game show "Power of 10" across Europe, Asia and Latin America, it was announced Monday by international production president Sander Schwartz.
SPTI will be selling the format as well as the U.S. version of the series to television outlets outside the U.S. at next week's MIPTV in Cannes. Deals are in place with Vox in Germany, Polsat in Poland, SET in India, MTV3 in Finland, M-Net in South Africa, Venevision in Venezuela, Nova TV in Croatia, 1+1 in Ukraine, Shant TV in Armenia and VTL Marketing in Vietnam.
The series launched Saturday in Poland on Polsat and made its Australian debut Monday on Nine Network. It hits Swedish airwaves Sunday on Kanal 5.
As previously announced, SPTI has licensed the format in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, the Middle East -- including Yemen, Libya and Qatar -- Norway, Russia and Sweden.
SPTI will be selling the format as well as the U.S. version of the series to television outlets outside the U.S. at next week's MIPTV in Cannes. Deals are in place with Vox in Germany, Polsat in Poland, SET in India, MTV3 in Finland, M-Net in South Africa, Venevision in Venezuela, Nova TV in Croatia, 1+1 in Ukraine, Shant TV in Armenia and VTL Marketing in Vietnam.
The series launched Saturday in Poland on Polsat and made its Australian debut Monday on Nine Network. It hits Swedish airwaves Sunday on Kanal 5.
As previously announced, SPTI has licensed the format in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, the Middle East -- including Yemen, Libya and Qatar -- Norway, Russia and Sweden.
- 3/31/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tasked with leading a global programming expansion, production veteran Sander Schwartz was named president, international production at Sony Pictures Television International on Wednesday. In his new posting he will head SPTI's worldwide production group.
The appointment comes in the wake of a significant expansion of SPTI's local language production efforts across the globe, which have resulted in more than 9,000 hours of programming in more than 30 countries in 13 languages.
SPTI is the division of Sony Pictures Entertainment that is responsible for all television, mobile and digital distribution businesses outside of the U.S. Schwartz will relocate from Los Angeles to SPTI's European headquarters in London and will report to SPTI's president, Michael Grindon.
Schwartz has a mandate to lead the international production group into a new phase of growth, according to Wednesday's announcement. SPTI has production offices in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Miami (producing for Latin America), the People's Republic of China, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom.
The appointment comes in the wake of a significant expansion of SPTI's local language production efforts across the globe, which have resulted in more than 9,000 hours of programming in more than 30 countries in 13 languages.
SPTI is the division of Sony Pictures Entertainment that is responsible for all television, mobile and digital distribution businesses outside of the U.S. Schwartz will relocate from Los Angeles to SPTI's European headquarters in London and will report to SPTI's president, Michael Grindon.
Schwartz has a mandate to lead the international production group into a new phase of growth, according to Wednesday's announcement. SPTI has production offices in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Miami (producing for Latin America), the People's Republic of China, Russia, Spain and the United Kingdom.
- 7/12/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Iwao Takamoto, animation designer for Walt Disney Co., Hanna-Barbera Studios and Warner Bros. who crafted the look of such Hanna-Barbera characters as Scooby-Doo, died Monday of a heart attack. He was 81.
Takamoto died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was being treated as an outpatient for respiratory problems when he suffered a heart attack. He had most recently served as vp special projects for Warner Bros. Animation. His recent projects for the studio included doing the storyboard for the 2005 Tom and Jerry short The Karateguard and helping to design characters for the Cartoon Network/Kids' WB! series Krypto the Superdog.
"Iwao Takamoto was not only a tremendously talented designer and artist, he was a beautiful human being," said Warner Bros. Animation president Sander Schwartz. "Iwao was always ready with a wide smile, a firm handshake and a warm welcome. Iwao's designs will be his legacy for generations to come."
A Los Angeles native, Takamoto and his family were sent to Manzanar Internment Camp during World War II.
Takamoto died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was being treated as an outpatient for respiratory problems when he suffered a heart attack. He had most recently served as vp special projects for Warner Bros. Animation. His recent projects for the studio included doing the storyboard for the 2005 Tom and Jerry short The Karateguard and helping to design characters for the Cartoon Network/Kids' WB! series Krypto the Superdog.
"Iwao Takamoto was not only a tremendously talented designer and artist, he was a beautiful human being," said Warner Bros. Animation president Sander Schwartz. "Iwao was always ready with a wide smile, a firm handshake and a warm welcome. Iwao's designs will be his legacy for generations to come."
A Los Angeles native, Takamoto and his family were sent to Manzanar Internment Camp during World War II.
Andy Lewis has been promoted to executive vp and general manager at Warner Bros. Animation and will continue overseeing the general management of the animation studio. Lewis' responsibilities include oversight of the day-to-day studio operations, business affairs, finance and administrative matters. He also will continue to be involved in business planning. Lewis, who had served as senior vp and general manager since joining the animation studio in 1997, reports to Warner Bros. Animation president Sander Schwartz.
- 9/22/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lisa Gregorian has been upped at Warner Bros. to the newly created position of senior vp television at Warner Bros. Marketing Services. Gregorian had been senior vp marketing and research at Warner Bros. International Television Distribution since 1998. Gregorian will expand her duties to include marketing oversight for Warner Bros. network TV production and Warner Bros. Animation. She will also seek strategic marketing opportunities within Warners' TV productions. Gregorian recently attracted notice for her work on behalf of the ABC-aired George Lopez Show. She has received Promax Awards for her work on Smallville and Batman Beyond. In her new position, Gregorian will report to Bruce Rosenblum, executive vp at Warner Bros. Television Group. She will continue to work closely with Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. International Television Distribution -- to whom she used to report -- as well as Warner Bros. Television president Peter Roth and Warner Bros. Animation president Sander Schwartz.
- 4/11/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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