Hannah Minghella Joins Netflix As Head Of Feature Animation, Live-Action Family Film
deadline.comBad Robot veteran Hannah Minghella has been hired as Head of Feature Animation and Live-Action Family Film at Netflix, Deadline can confirm.
We understand that her departure from the J.J. Abrams-led company was amicable. Also announced today was the news that Sharon Taylor, formerly CEO of Animal Logic Studios, will return to Netflix to head up production on feature animation, based out of Vancouver.
With this change, Karen Toliver and Traci Balthazor are exiting Netflix, we’re told. Both helped build the streamer’s animated film division into a powerhouse in the industry, launching hit films like Leo, Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, The Sea Beast and Nimona, while also integrating Animal Logic Studios and expanding key creative partnerships.
During her four years at Bad Robot, Minghella served as President of Motion Pictures, working across all live action, animation and documentary features.
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