Talent Pool – Kidscreen

Birdo’s botanical series takes root at Jetpack

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:15 +0000

As its global business grows, the UK distributor is cultivating a Brazilian bridge comedy about a young seed who discovers that plant life isn't always easy.

PGS hires former DeAPlaneta Entertainment content head

Sadhana Bharanidharan — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:06:43 +0000

The French distributor has set up former Globosat kids exec Paula Taborda dos Guaranys in a new position focused on the development of kids and family content.

Disney taps Apple gaming exec to drive metaverse push

Cole Watson — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:14:19 +0000

Mark Bozon will head up the company’s next-gen storytelling initiatives and build a team to deliver interconnected consumer experiences across gaming, toys and films.

Elizabeth Waybright Taylor tries new things at Disney

Ryan Tuchow — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:08:10 +0000

Disney TVA's new VP of development, whose career has taken some interesting turns, is focusing on creator-driven projects and experimentation in a wider variety of content for six to 11s.

Maria Perez-Brown refuses to pick a lane

Elizabeth Foster — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:10:32 +0000

As head of TIME Studios' new kids and family content division, Perez-Brown is ready for anything, including game shows, bridge projects and even series inspired by NFTs.

Gyimah Gariba dives into the Big Blue

Zeenya Shah — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:06:34 +0000

The illustrator and character designer wants his underwater adventure series to reflect the diversity of families and children on screen.

Jeremiah Cortez brings underdog sensibility to Netflix

Jeremy Dickson — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:25:50 +0000

Blending his love of corgis, sitcoms and sci-fi, the creator's Dogs in Space premieres on November 18.

Jack McBrayer channels Fred Rogers

Alexandra Whyte — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:21:08 +0000

From concept to launch, the iconic kids TV host has been a touchstone for the entire production of Apple TV+'s Hello Jack! The Kindness Show, created by the 30 Rock actor.

Georgia Arnold spotlights social impact for ViacomCBS

Ryan Tuchow — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:15:41 +0000

The head of VIS Social Impact is bringing inclusive frameworks to ViacomCBS, and seeking pitches for content that addresses climate change, equity and global health.

Emily Hart on developing the Disney team spirit

Elizabeth Foster — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:12:26 +0000

The SVP breaks down the role of development execs, why team-building is the key to success, and how Disney+ has changed the process.