Rebranded content creation arm will see 2D and 3D animation teams brought together; Dave Tovey joins DHX Brands’ London office.
DHX Media has revealed the rebranding of its content creation arm to DHX Studios – responsible for shows including Teletubbies, Make It Pop and Super Noobs (pictured).
The company is also building a new 60,000 square foot state of the art animation studio in Vancouver, which will consolidate its West Coast production operations of 700 people.
The new facility is due to be completed in December.
The rebrand brings together development, production and interactive under an experienced management team, led by chief content officer Asaph Fipke and Ken Faier in the role of svp and general manager.
DHX Studios will report to DHX Media’s president and chief operating officer, Steven DeNure.
It will drive the development and production of original animated and live action content for the company.
“We’re excited to launch DHX Studios under this strong management group, and to be bringing our 2D and 3D Vancouver animation teams together into one facility,” said Steven DeNure.
Series recently announced or in production by DHX Studios include Airmageddon, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Stephen & Lucy Hawking’s Secret Key to the Universe.
Meanwhile, DHX Brands has confirmed that Dave Tovey has joined the London office in the role of business development manager EMEA. Dave joins from Mind Candy, where he worked on the Moshi Monsters consumer products campaign across multiple categories.
He will be charged with working across the full DHX Brands portfolio, with a key focus on In the Night Garden.
In addition, Danielle Tanton has joined in the new role of live events and attractions manager, global. She will be based in the London office, alongside Dave.
Over in LA, Kaisa Nieminen has been appointed as senior brand manager for North America. She will report to Tor Bushell, vp global brand management, in London.
