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Exclusive: Fred Seibert, a cable TV marketing pioneer who went on to become a producer of a number of successful animated series, has launched a new production entity called FredFilms.
The company has secured a first-look deal with Vis Kids, a division of ViacomCBS Networks International. Details of its initial slate of projects will be announced in the coming weeks.
Seibert’s producing credits include hits like Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors, The Fairly OddParents, Castlevania, Bravest Warriors and Bee & Puppycat. With demand for animation continuing to surge, FredFIlms will develop a range of long- and short-form animation series designed for linear TV and streaming.
Seibert will remain executive producer of two Netflix series: Castlevania, and the forthcoming return of Bee & PuppyCat in a new installment.
As president of Hanna-Barbera, Seibert oversaw the development of hit series like The Powerpuff Girls to Dexter’s Laboratory. He has also helped discover animated talent including Craig McCracken,...
The company has secured a first-look deal with Vis Kids, a division of ViacomCBS Networks International. Details of its initial slate of projects will be announced in the coming weeks.
Seibert’s producing credits include hits like Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors, The Fairly OddParents, Castlevania, Bravest Warriors and Bee & Puppycat. With demand for animation continuing to surge, FredFIlms will develop a range of long- and short-form animation series designed for linear TV and streaming.
Seibert will remain executive producer of two Netflix series: Castlevania, and the forthcoming return of Bee & PuppyCat in a new installment.
As president of Hanna-Barbera, Seibert oversaw the development of hit series like The Powerpuff Girls to Dexter’s Laboratory. He has also helped discover animated talent including Craig McCracken,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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Nickelodeon International and Nickelodeon India have teamed to coproduce animated series “The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj.”
The series, that will have 20 episodes of 30 minutes each, follows the adventures of a pair of cousins with access to a time-altering app as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a host of exploits.
This is the first collaboration between Nickelodeon International and its Indian counterpart, which is a part of Viacom18, a joint venture of TV18, the media group controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and U.S. media conglomerate ViacomCBS. Production is now underway, with animation and storyboards developing in India, scripting in progress in the U.S. and U.K., and casting initiated in the U.S.
Chris Rose, VP, animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, head creative, content & research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz...
The series, that will have 20 episodes of 30 minutes each, follows the adventures of a pair of cousins with access to a time-altering app as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a host of exploits.
This is the first collaboration between Nickelodeon International and its Indian counterpart, which is a part of Viacom18, a joint venture of TV18, the media group controlled by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, and U.S. media conglomerate ViacomCBS. Production is now underway, with animation and storyboards developing in India, scripting in progress in the U.S. and U.K., and casting initiated in the U.S.
Chris Rose, VP, animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, head creative, content & research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz...
- 9/2/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nick Harley Jun 10, 2019
The Intergalactic Shorts Program could help Nickelodeon develop the next generation of animation talent.
While beloved old Nickelodeon series are being brought back to life and others are spawning spinoffs, the network has its eye on the future of animation as well. To help develop the next generation of talent, Nick is launching their new Intergalactic Shorts Program.
Overseen by Ramsey Naito, Nickelodeon’s Executive Vice President, Animation Production and Development, the new program is designed to “identify original, comedy-driven content and nurture the voices and passionate storytellers behind them in a creative-led environment,” according to a press release. Joining Naito in the search will be Conrad Vernon (Sausage Party) as the program’s executive producer, along with Derek Evanick (Harvey Beaks) and Diana Lafyatis (Adventure Time) as part of the program’s creative braintrust. Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President International Production and Development, Nickelodeon will oversee International pitches.
The Intergalactic Shorts Program could help Nickelodeon develop the next generation of animation talent.
While beloved old Nickelodeon series are being brought back to life and others are spawning spinoffs, the network has its eye on the future of animation as well. To help develop the next generation of talent, Nick is launching their new Intergalactic Shorts Program.
Overseen by Ramsey Naito, Nickelodeon’s Executive Vice President, Animation Production and Development, the new program is designed to “identify original, comedy-driven content and nurture the voices and passionate storytellers behind them in a creative-led environment,” according to a press release. Joining Naito in the search will be Conrad Vernon (Sausage Party) as the program’s executive producer, along with Derek Evanick (Harvey Beaks) and Diana Lafyatis (Adventure Time) as part of the program’s creative braintrust. Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President International Production and Development, Nickelodeon will oversee International pitches.
- 6/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Annecy — Announced on the first day of Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival, Nickelodeon is launching the “Intergalactic Shorts Program,” aimed at developing the next generation of animation talent from around the globe.
The venture is to be spearheaded by Nickelodeon’s Evp animation production and development Ramsey Naito, along with newly-hired producer Conrad Vernon (“Sausage Party”) who will act as the program’s executive producer, accompanied by Derek Evanick (“Harvey Beaks”) and Diana Lafyatis (“Adventure Time”) who serve as part of the program’s creative braintrust.
The group will be responsible for selecting domestic projects, with international pitches handled by Nina Hahn, Svp international production and development at Nickelodeon.
“Our shorts program is intergalactic because we want to create a universe of new stars ready to make the next big animated hits of the future,” said Naito in a written statement. “Our doors are open to the best ideas out there and around the world,...
The venture is to be spearheaded by Nickelodeon’s Evp animation production and development Ramsey Naito, along with newly-hired producer Conrad Vernon (“Sausage Party”) who will act as the program’s executive producer, accompanied by Derek Evanick (“Harvey Beaks”) and Diana Lafyatis (“Adventure Time”) who serve as part of the program’s creative braintrust.
The group will be responsible for selecting domestic projects, with international pitches handled by Nina Hahn, Svp international production and development at Nickelodeon.
“Our shorts program is intergalactic because we want to create a universe of new stars ready to make the next big animated hits of the future,” said Naito in a written statement. “Our doors are open to the best ideas out there and around the world,...
- 6/10/2019
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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