Illumination Hires Netflix's Mike Moon to Diversify Its Animation Slate
reports that the production company recently hired Mike Moon, who recently left Netflix after serving as its head of adult animation. In addition to being a senior creative advisor for Illumination, Moon’s new Moonlight label has the stated goal of “producing animated films that push beyond the family genre.”
“[Mike] has exceptional taste, deep experience and a strong vision for the films we intend to make together,” wrote Illumination CEO and founder Chris Meledandri in a press release. “I look forward to Mike and Moonlight making a substantial contribution to Illumination’s future.”Said Moon, “I am thrilled to be joining the amazing team at Illumination.
Outside of Netflix, Moon’s previous credits include Cartoon Network, Disney, and Sony. His resume ranges fromThe Mitchells vs. the Machinesseries for Netflix. One of the biggest hurdles around getting animation to be recognized as a worthwhile medium has been that so much of it is kids movie or shows. If Moon and Illumination can pull it off, then more variety would go a long way in changing the industry’s public image.Has an 8" HD touchscreen which can let you watch shows, stream things, or even make video calls thanks to the 13 MP camera, you can also use it to control other smart devices in your home with ease, and even display photos if you want to as a digital photo frame.
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