Gaumont Promotes Terry Kalagian to President Global Animation, Kids & Family, and Centralizes Animation Division in Europe
LOS ANGELES, 6/5/23 – Gaumont announced today the centralization of its Animation, Kids & Family division in Europe under the leadership of Terry Kalagian.
Kalagian, an accomplished industry veteran with a proven track record of success which includes, the Peabody and multiple Emmy® award winning, Stillwater (Apple TV+), Do, Re & Mi (Amazon Prime) and Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Netflix), has been appointed President, Global Animation, Kids & Family, based in Paris and reporting to Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO, Gaumont.
“Terry has been a brilliant executive at Gaumont for many years and we are thrilled to promote her to lead our global animation division from Paris. Her relationships to talent, broadcasters and internal teams has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company. Combined with our strategic push on animated TV shows and films, this new direction will enable Gaumont to expand its theatrical portfolio and offer compelling family entertainment to audiences on every screen, worldwide,” said Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO Gaumont.
In her new role, Terry will oversee the global operations of the Gaumont Animation division, which will also maintain a US presence developing and producing content. The division will report into Kalagian in Europe.
Nicolas Atlan continues to oversee all scripted operations in North America, Latin America and Spain, as President, Gaumont US.
“I've had the pleasure of knowing Terry for over two decades, and I couldn't be more thrilled for her as she embarks on this new, incredibly deserving journey. While I'll deeply miss having her as my partner here in the Los Angeles office, I'm eagerly anticipating the remarkable acheivements she and her team will undoubtedly accomplish in Paris,” said Nicolas Atlan, President, Gaumont US.
“I'm thankful to Nicolas (Atlan), my partner and accomplice in all things entertainment, for giving me the opportunity to join him on this amazing journey we have had together at Gaumont. As the animation market has shifted, we must refocus to where the business is, which is international. While I'm more than sad to have to part with my scripted drama team, I'm excited about the challenge, ready to seize the opportunity and grateful to Christophe and Sidonie for their trust,” said Terry Kalagian, President, Global Animation, Kids & Family.
The decision to centralize the animation division in Europe aligns perfectly with what has fast become the marketplace trend towards the globalization of US children's and family content buyers.
About Gaumont
Gaumont is the first film company in the world, celebrating nearly 130 years of history and innovation. With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Köln, and Rome, Gaumont remains an industry leader, producing and distributing high-quality TV programming and films.
The Gaumont library encompasses over 1,500 iconic titles, including The Untouchables, Narcos, Monsieur Gangster, Barbarians, The Fifth Element, Stillwater, Lost Illusions, “8½”, and Lupin.
Gaumont proudly embraces its eclecticism, inspiring film, and series lovers across generations. Specializing in producing local stories with global appeal, Gaumont's current slate includes talent-driven, diverse, and distinctive titles (films, series, & animation) across multiple languages for theaters and the world's leading global streaming platforms and channels.
Kalagian, an accomplished industry veteran with a proven track record of success which includes, the Peabody and multiple Emmy® award winning, Stillwater (Apple TV+), Do, Re & Mi (Amazon Prime) and Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Netflix), has been appointed President, Global Animation, Kids & Family, based in Paris and reporting to Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO, Gaumont.
“Terry has been a brilliant executive at Gaumont for many years and we are thrilled to promote her to lead our global animation division from Paris. Her relationships to talent, broadcasters and internal teams has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company. Combined with our strategic push on animated TV shows and films, this new direction will enable Gaumont to expand its theatrical portfolio and offer compelling family entertainment to audiences on every screen, worldwide,” said Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO Gaumont.
In her new role, Terry will oversee the global operations of the Gaumont Animation division, which will also maintain a US presence developing and producing content. The division will report into Kalagian in Europe.
Nicolas Atlan continues to oversee all scripted operations in North America, Latin America and Spain, as President, Gaumont US.
“I've had the pleasure of knowing Terry for over two decades, and I couldn't be more thrilled for her as she embarks on this new, incredibly deserving journey. While I'll deeply miss having her as my partner here in the Los Angeles office, I'm eagerly anticipating the remarkable acheivements she and her team will undoubtedly accomplish in Paris,” said Nicolas Atlan, President, Gaumont US.
“I'm thankful to Nicolas (Atlan), my partner and accomplice in all things entertainment, for giving me the opportunity to join him on this amazing journey we have had together at Gaumont. As the animation market has shifted, we must refocus to where the business is, which is international. While I'm more than sad to have to part with my scripted drama team, I'm excited about the challenge, ready to seize the opportunity and grateful to Christophe and Sidonie for their trust,” said Terry Kalagian, President, Global Animation, Kids & Family.
The decision to centralize the animation division in Europe aligns perfectly with what has fast become the marketplace trend towards the globalization of US children's and family content buyers.
About Gaumont
Gaumont is the first film company in the world, celebrating nearly 130 years of history and innovation. With offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Köln, and Rome, Gaumont remains an industry leader, producing and distributing high-quality TV programming and films.
The Gaumont library encompasses over 1,500 iconic titles, including The Untouchables, Narcos, Monsieur Gangster, Barbarians, The Fifth Element, Stillwater, Lost Illusions, “8½”, and Lupin.
Gaumont proudly embraces its eclecticism, inspiring film, and series lovers across generations. Specializing in producing local stories with global appeal, Gaumont's current slate includes talent-driven, diverse, and distinctive titles (films, series, & animation) across multiple languages for theaters and the world's leading global streaming platforms and channels.
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