Tag "Nickelodeon Group"

Third Season of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Is a Go!

February 27, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Nickelodeon has officially picked up a third season of its hit animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The announcement was made at the cabler’s upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday (Feb. 26). Nickelodeon Group president Cyma Zarghami acknowledged that 2012 had been a tough year for her company, [...]

Nick Hires Jill Sanford as VP of Animation Development

November 6, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Nickelodeon has named former Disney’s director of series animation Jill Sanford as its new VP of animation development. Sanford will be responsible for all aspects of development from concept to pilot, including all creative and production. The announcement was made by Jenna Boyd, senior VP of animation development, Nickelodeon Group, to [...]

Hicks Is Nick’s New President of Content/Production

August 29, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Russell Hicks, a 14-year Nickelodeon veteran and its Chief Creative Officer since 2008, has been named to the new position of President, Content Development and Production for the Nickelodeon Group. The announcement was made today by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group, to whom Hicks will continue to report. The newly created [...]

David Steinberg to Oversee Nick’s Animation Studios

July 26, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Former Starz Animation president David Steinberg is the new senior VP of production, for Nick Animation Studios in Burbank, says The Hollywood Reporter. He will now oversee all animation and digital efforts, as well as operations. “David has been a powerhouse in the family entertainment business for more than 30 [...]