Marjorie Cohn Glendale, California - DreamWorks Animation has named children's programming leader and former Nickelodeon executive Marjorie Cohn as its first-ever Head of Television, overseeing the production and development for DreamWorks Animation's television efforts. A 26-year veteran of Nickelodeon, Cohn most recently held the role of President, Content Development, completing a Nickelodeon tenure during which she was engaged in the development, creation and production of some … [Read more...] about Former Nick exec to head DreamWorks’ TV efforts
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Netflix to premiere original DreamWorks Animation content
California, U.S . - Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation have announced a multi-year deal making Netflix the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. This agreement, which marks the largest deal for original first-run content in Netflix history, is also the first time DreamWorks Animation's characters will be introduced into the … [Read more...] about Netflix to premiere original DreamWorks Animation content
BREAKING: DreamWorks Animation to acquire Classic Media for US$155M
GLENDALE, California – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Classic Media for US$155 million in cash from Boomerang Media Holdings. Classic Media's library of intellectual property, which is focused on family characters and brands, features a vast collection of filmed entertainment with over 450 titles and more than 6,100 episodes of animated and live-action programming. Classic Media owns one of the world's largest comic book … [Read more...] about BREAKING: DreamWorks Animation to acquire Classic Media for US$155M
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London, UK – Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of family entertainment brands, has inked a range of new deals across the Asia-Pacific region. The deals place more than 1,200 hours of programming with Free and Pay-TV and home entertainment partners, as well as increasing the catalogue’s presence on IPTV platforms. Classic Media’s key titles including Postman Pat, Guess with Jess, George of the Jungle, Finley The Fire Engine, He-Man and Casper the Friendly … [Read more...] about Classical interests
Classic Media bags worldwide rights to pre-school show Nan & Lili
London - Classic Media announced that it has acquired worldwide TV and home entertainment distribution rights (Exc. Middle East) for brand new pre-school series Nan & Lili (200x3). Created by multi-award-winning director and executive producer Firdaus Kharas of Chocolate Moose Media for Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC), Nan & Lili is the first ever Arabic animated preschool series. The show was created for a global audience of pre-school boys and girls (2-4yrs). Innovative and … [Read more...] about Classic Media bags worldwide rights to pre-school show Nan & Lili
