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Newhouse Porter Hubbard represents acclaimed directors, writers, producers, editors, production designers and other high-level artists and executives in animation, live action, and the digital production field. The firm provides outside general counsel to a select group of premiere independent animation studios as well as working with entrepreneurs and new ventures in connection with digital production and internet business opportunities. Additionally, the firm supports clients in video game, electronic and print media, computer software, merchandising, internet and other licensing transactions.
Annapurna Animation Expands With ‘Nimona’ Team; Announces Pair of Upcoming Features
Following the release of its first animated feature, Nimona, Annapurna Animation has brought on director Nick Bruno and producer Julie Zackary to join their creative leadership team while expanding its upcoming feature slate to include an adaptation of video game Stray, along with Foo, an original title from Ice Age helmer and Blue Sky co-founder Chris Wedge.
Annapurna Launches Animation Division
Former Disney animation execs have joined Megan Ellison’s Annapurna to establish and co-lead an Animation division at the independent studio. The first film set for release via Annapurna’s new division is Nimona, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and produced by Julie Zackary and Karen Ryan. The film is set for release on Netflix next year.