San Francisco – Crunchyroll, Inc. has announced the promotion of Vince Shortino to Executive Vice President, Japan Channels and the appointment of Arlen Marmel as Head of Marketing and Distribution. The company continues to build on the success of the global anime video service Crunchyroll and KDrama, the newly-launched Korean drama service, through internal promotions and key new hires. Shortino has been key in building Crunchyroll’s anime business over his nearly six year tenure … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll promotes Vince Shortino to EVP, Japan Channels
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NBCU announces original video programming initiative
New York – NBCUniversal announced on April 15 the launch of a robust, original video programming initiative that will be promoted across the company’s unique portfolio of television networks and featured on its extensive collection of digital platforms as well as on national video-on-demand. Debuting first on various digital platforms including channel websites, Hulu and video-on-demand, this companywide initiative is designed to connect advertising brands with consumers in the most … [Read more...] about NBCU announces original video programming initiative
MIPTV: Pokémon expands animation offerings and global reach
Cannes – The Pokémon Company International kicked off MIPTV by announcing its newest feature-length animated film, Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, which is now available for license. The movie features Ash and Pikachu, plus other classic Pokémon as well as those making their animation debut from the blockbuster Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games. With more broadcast and VOD partners signed, brand-new TV animation in homes, and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Pokémon expands animation offerings and global reach
Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
Hulu’s CEO Mike Hopkins announced on March 31 that Craig Erwich will join Hulu as Senior Vice President, Head of Content. Erwich, who officially begins on April 7, will lead content and programming strategy for Hulu and Hulu Plus. Erwich was most recently at Warner Horizon Television (WHTV), a division of Warner Bros. Television Group, where he oversaw development, production and business operations for the past seven years. Prior to joining WHTV, Erwich was at FOX Broadcasting Company for … [Read more...] about Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
Conde Nast and Hulu enter Emmy race
Conde Nast Entertainment and Hulu have scored their first ever Emmy nominations, following the footsteps of Netflix, which broke new ground last year when it became the first internet streaming provider to enter the Emmy race for three of its original series (House of Cards, Arrested Development and Hemlock Grove), and taking home three wins, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama for House of Cards. In the nominations for the 35th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards, announced on … [Read more...] about Conde Nast and Hulu enter Emmy race
Anne Sweeney to leave Disney
Burbank, California – Anne Sweeney, who oversaw 18 years of tremendous growth and success of Disney’s global entertainment and news properties and who helped shepherd the television industry into the digital age, announced on March 11 that she would be departing The Walt Disney Company in January 2015 to pursue a career in Television Directing. Sweeney, who joined the company in 1996, is currently co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney/ABC Television Group. In … [Read more...] about Anne Sweeney to leave Disney