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With the expansion of the animation genre, what is its appeal to older demographics and an increasingly global audience? An expert panel discussed the growth of the animation sector, including broadening fandom for anime, technology innovation and the future of animated features and series.
Panel:
Mike Waghalter, Head of Business Development, LAIKA
Luisa Huang, Co-Founder and COO, Toonstar
Mark Davis, Supervising Director, Young Love
Sheila Green, VP of Retention, Curation and Programming, Crunchyroll
Moderator: Sander Schwartz, Owner, Sandman Television and Film Inc.
In 2024, the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports’ marquee event focused on the people shaping AI in the industry and influencing audiences, and how they create and lead in such a volatile environment. Learn more about the annual Pulse conference at UCLA Anderson:
https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/media-entertainment-and-sports/events-and-programs/pulse-conference
#animation #fandom #tech
With the expansion of the animation genre, what is its appeal to older demographics and an increasingly global audience? An expert panel discussed the growth of the animation sector, including broadening fandom for anime, technology innovation and the future of animated features and series.
Panel:
Mike Waghalter, Head of Business Development, LAIKA
Luisa Huang, Co-Founder and COO, Toonstar
Mark Davis, Supervising Director, Young Love
Sheila Green, VP of Retention, Curation and Programming, Crunchyroll
Moderator: Sander Schwartz, Owner, Sandman Television and Film Inc.
In 2024, the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports’ marquee event focused on the people shaping AI in the industry and influencing audiences, and how they create and lead in such a volatile environment. Learn more about the annual Pulse conference at UCLA Anderson:
https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/about/centers/media-entertainment-and-sports/events-and-programs/pulse-conference
#animation #fandom #tech
