The founders of animation studio Aardman are transferring the ownership of their multi-award-winning company to its employees. Peter Lord and David Sproxton said they are transferring ownership to staff to ensure that the company retains its independence. A majority of Aardman shares will be transferred to a trust. Senior management will remain in their positions and form an executive board.
Sproxton will stay on as managing director but look for a replacement and move into a consultancy role. Lord will stay on as creative director, focusing on film, including the upcoming “Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” and “Chicken Run 2.”
“We’re not quitting yet, but we are preparing for our future,” Lord and Sproxton said in a statement. “This approach, the creation of an employee trust, is the best solution we have found for keeping Aardman doing what it does best, keeping the teams in place and providing continuity for our highly creative culture.
Sproxton will stay on as managing director but look for a replacement and move into a consultancy role. Lord will stay on as creative director, focusing on film, including the upcoming “Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” and “Chicken Run 2.”
“We’re not quitting yet, but we are preparing for our future,” Lord and Sproxton said in a statement. “This approach, the creation of an employee trust, is the best solution we have found for keeping Aardman doing what it does best, keeping the teams in place and providing continuity for our highly creative culture.
- 11/12/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Quintessentially British animation studio Aardman has merged with New York's Nathan Love and rebranded as Aardman Nathan Love.
The Bristol-based Aardman will acquire a majority stake in Nathan Love, marking its first permanent production facility outside the UK.
"This venture is not about sending work back to the UK," said Aardman's co-founder and executive chairman David Sproxton.
"It's about building a new business in New York for American agencies and we feel we can do this more effectively by being there.
"Aardman's vision is to be the most inspirational animation company in the world, in the eyes of its talent, partners and audiences, for generations to come. Aardman Nathan Love will allow us to expand this vision in the Us."
Founder of Nathan Love Joe Burrascano said: "The partnership feels very natural, our values and philosophy are closely aligned, and the potential for what we can do together is incredibly inspiring.
The Bristol-based Aardman will acquire a majority stake in Nathan Love, marking its first permanent production facility outside the UK.
"This venture is not about sending work back to the UK," said Aardman's co-founder and executive chairman David Sproxton.
"It's about building a new business in New York for American agencies and we feel we can do this more effectively by being there.
"Aardman's vision is to be the most inspirational animation company in the world, in the eyes of its talent, partners and audiences, for generations to come. Aardman Nathan Love will allow us to expand this vision in the Us."
Founder of Nathan Love Joe Burrascano said: "The partnership feels very natural, our values and philosophy are closely aligned, and the potential for what we can do together is incredibly inspiring.
- 9/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Pix 11 News anchor Tamsen Fadal recently went 'Backstage on Broadway' at Motown the Musical. Stars Josh Tower, Charl Brown, Bryan Terrell Clark, Raymond Luke Jr., and Nathaniel Cullors were on hand to show her behind the scenes at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, while Music Director Joseph Joubert and Hair Department Supervisor Heather Wright revealed some of the details that take audiences back to the Motor City eight times a week. Click below to go backstage with the cast and creative team...
- 8/21/2014
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
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