Conrad Montgomery has joined Nickelodeon as vice president of current series for animation, it was announced Tuesday. Montgomery, who comes over from Cartoon Network, will be the executive in charge of the division, overseeing production for various animated series for the network and its growing studio business. Montgomery held a similar role at Cartoon Network where he was senior director of current series. Additionally, Nickelodeon has promoted three executives within the division. Dana Cluverius, to whom Montgomery will report, has been promoted to senior vice president, current series animation; Claudia Spinelli has been upped to senior vice president, animation Development; and Kelley Gardner has been elevated to vice president, current series animation. Also Read: Paramount Network Drops All Unscripted Series in Move to Rebrand as Movie Channel Cluverius will oversee the entire current series department and is the executive in charge for series including “The Loud House” and “The Casagrandes.
- 9/29/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Nickelodeon has bolstered its toon team with the hire of Conrad Montgomery as VP Current Series, Animation, and three promotions: Dana Cluverius to SVP Current Series Animation, Claudia Spinelli as SVP Animation Development and Kelley Gardner as VP Current Series Animation.
“I am incredibly excited to see Conrad, Dana, Claudia and Kelley take on these roles as we grow our original and franchise animation slate,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Nickelodeon Animation. “Over time, they have demonstrated their undying passion for developing new content and delivering successful shows to Nick’s lineup.”
Montgomery was Senior Director, Current Series, at Cartoon Network, where he supervised shows including Adventure Time, Regular Show and Steven Universe. Cluverius, who had been VP Current Series Animation, continues to serve as Executive in Charge of the Nick series The Loud House and The Casagrandes. Spinelli, who was VP Animation Development, manages the development new animated franchise...
“I am incredibly excited to see Conrad, Dana, Claudia and Kelley take on these roles as we grow our original and franchise animation slate,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Nickelodeon Animation. “Over time, they have demonstrated their undying passion for developing new content and delivering successful shows to Nick’s lineup.”
Montgomery was Senior Director, Current Series, at Cartoon Network, where he supervised shows including Adventure Time, Regular Show and Steven Universe. Cluverius, who had been VP Current Series Animation, continues to serve as Executive in Charge of the Nick series The Loud House and The Casagrandes. Spinelli, who was VP Animation Development, manages the development new animated franchise...
- 9/29/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon has a dizzying array of popular animated characters at its disposal. Now it has a few more: The Smurfs.
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
The ViacomCBS outlet has struck a deal with the worldwide licensors of the popular blue figures, Lafig Belgium and Imps, under which it will launch a new animated series and manage consumer products licensing for the property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. The company intends to seek a new product line tied to the new series, ranging from toys, stationery, apparel to accessories, and home and consumer packaged goods, all planned to launch at retail in 2022.
The series, which could make use of individual Smurfs such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy or others, is expected to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally. The companies declined to describe financial terms of the deal.
“The Smurfs’ is an...
- 6/18/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon is entering the world of “The Smurfs.”
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
The kids’ network has licensed the global rights to the franchise as part of a deal with Lafig Belgium and Imps and is planning an original CG-animated “Smurfs” Nickelodeon series for 2021.
The series will include all of the beloved Smurf characters, like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and more going on new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. After its U.S. debut in 2021, it will go out to international Nickelodeon channels.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products will also be managing product licensing for The Smurfs across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia, which will include a new product line for the animated series featuring toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more planned to launch at retail in 2022.
“The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
The Smurfs are coming to Nickelodeon. The ViacomCBS-owned network has partnered with Lafig Belgium and Imps, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, on a new original CG-animated series based on the iconic property, along with a consumer products line. Under the deal, Nickelodeon has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs, which follows the beloved characters–Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and others on “all-new adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action,” Nick says. The series is slated to debut in 2021 in the U.S., followed by Nickelodeon channels internationally.
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. Vcp will seek new merchandising and promotional partners for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series, including toys,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Smurfs are set to make their own tiny village on Nickelodeon, which is launching a new animated series centered on the iconic minuscule cerulean humanoids.
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
Nickelodeon is teaming with The Smurfs‘ worldwide licensors, Lafig Belgium and Imps, to conjure a revival CG-animated series, which is being eyed for a U.S. debut on the cable channel for sometime in 2021, after which it will premiere on Nickelodeon’s channels internationally. The series will follow all-new exploits of classic characters like Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and more, brandishing themes centered on humor, heart and high-stakes action.
The Smurfs relaunch series will arrive from Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel, under director William Renaud, who will work off scripts by writers Peter Saisselin and Amy Serafin. The series will be overseen on the network’s behalf by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President,...
- 6/18/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
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