Former Netflix EMEA Exec Alexi Wheeler Launches Wheel In Motion With France’s Superprod Group – Annecy
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Former Netflix EMEA Head of Animated Series Alexi Wheeler is launching UK-based production company Wheel In Motion under the auspices of burgeoning French content conglomerate Superprod Group.
The new company will develop new shows and movies targeting diverse audiences, in both animation and live-action genres. The partnership was announced against the backdrop of France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, running from June 9 to 15, where Superprod Group will be out in force at the event’s MIFA market and Wheeler will also be in attendance.
Wheeler spent five years at Netflix EMEA, first in the role of director of kids and family content, and then as head of animated series.
While there, he supported a range of projects from Aardman’s Oscar-nominated short film Robin Robin to series such as coming-of-age rom-com Heartstopper and animated shows The Last Bus, Big Tree City and Sharkdog.
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