MARVEL TELEVISION BOLSTERS ANIMATION TEAM WITH PROMOTIONS AND NEW HIRES
Entertainment Powerhouse Taps Emmy Winner Eric Radomski, Tracy McAndrew
and Promotes Marvel Animation Executive Cort Lane
New York, New York - November 9, 2010 - In a move designed to further
support its continuously growing animation endeavors, Marvel Television
is expanding their animation division in a way that truly captures the
spirit and success of the characters in the Marvel Universe. Marvel
Television is breaking new ground in talent, design, and storytelling
with the additions of Emmy winner Eric Radomski as SVP, Production and
Creative Director, Animation and Tracy McAndrew as Vice President,
Programming & Distribution Strategy. Additionally, Cort Lane has been
promoted to Vice President of Development & Production, Marvel
Animation.
In their new roles, Radomski, McAndrew and Lane will be instrumental in
the strategy, development and production of Marvel's animation slate and
cross-platform media programs. Each will report to Jeph Loeb, EVP, Head
of Marvel Television.
"Marvel characters have worldwide recognition and animation is a key way
in which we remain dedicated to bring these beloved characters to
everyone in bold, exciting adventures for all ages. Marvel's commitment
to animation is an increasingly important priority and Cort, Eric and
Tracy bring years of experience that will enhance our ability to create
and produce innovative stories," said Mr. Loeb.
The staff expansion comes as Marvel continues to roll out animated
franchises based on its renowned Super Hero library. Marvel's latest
series, AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES just premiered successfully
on Disney XD, while its hit show SUPER HERO SQUAD returns this Fall for
a second season on Cartoon Network. Lane, Radomski and McAndrew will
each play pivotal roles in launching the next big event from Marvel
Television: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN - the first Marvel produced Spider-Man
animated series.
In his new position, Mr. Lane will oversee development on all animated
series and direct-to-video movies for Marvel's animation division. He
was most recently Director of Development at Marvel where he worked on
co-productions of IRON MAN: ARMORED ADVENTURES, BLACK PANTHER, and
MARVEL ANIME, as well as supervising THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW. Prior to
joining Marvel in 2008, Lane spent seven years at Mattel producing
animated, live-action and interactive entertainment across many brands,
including Universal's Barbie In A Christmas Carol.
As SVP, Production and Creative Director, Animation, Eric Radomski will
oversee all aspects of Marvel's animation productions. Radomski is best
known for his work on comic based titles: "Batman the Animated Series"
and "Spawn." He is a Three-time Emmy Award winner and has contributed
his talents to many of the industry's best known networks and studios;
HBO, Warner Bros., Disney, BBC, PBS, Wildbrain, Mattel, The Learning
Box, Titmouse, as well as his own production company: phuuz
entertainment inc. which is currently in production on 26 episodes of
"Iconicles", an original pre-school series he created and sold to the
BBC.
As Vice President, Programming & Distribution Strategy, Tracy McAndrew
will be responsible for developing and executing global distribution
objectives and strategies for Marvel's animated content. McAndrew will
oversee marketing, program planning, and manage Marvel's relationships
with broadcasters, distribution partners, and key licensees. Most
recently, McAndrew served as Director Acquisitions & Co-Productions in
the Worldwide Programming Strategy Group at Disney Channels Worldwide.
Prior to Disney, she was Director, International Co-Productions &
Acquisitions at Saban/Fox Family.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000
characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel
utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and
publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com
<http://www.marvel.com/> .
For further information contact:
Jeffrey Klein, Ann Hinshaw
DAN KLORES COMMUNICATIONS
212-685-4300
jeff_klein@dkcnews.com <mailto:jeff_klein@dkcnews.com>
ann_hinshaw@dkcnews.com <mailto:Karen_silberg@dkcnews.com>
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