acquisition of Australian-based animation studio Animal Logic to help support Netflix’s original film slate. Netflix has promoted Karen Toliver, currently VP of Animated Film, to lead the new film animation team on the content side and reporting to Global Film head Scott Stuber.
Melissa Cobb, who previously led the team and has been with Netflix for the last four years, will now shift to becoming a creative producing partner with Netflix.
Gregg Taylor, also a VP of Animated Film who has been with Netflix for the last four years, will also shift to just become a producer.
The move removes a layer from the executive team and aims to streamline the team. Meanwhile, Bruce Daitch, VP of Animation Production Operations, will exit Netflix.
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