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Disney Veteran Nancy Kanter Inks Netflix Deal
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The executive s Available Light Productions will develop and produce kids and family programming for the streamer.
Nancy Kanter, the long-time Disney executive who helped launch Disney Junior, is moving to Netflix.
Kanter and her Available Light Productions have entered a partnership whereby the company will develop and produce both animated and live action series and films for Netflix. The deal comes on the heels of her departure from Disney after 20 years. Throughout my career I’ve challenged myself to think differently, imagine bigger and aim higher, said Kanter. I am delighted at this opportunity to partner with the innovative creators and executive team at Netflix who value those same aspirations, and I look forward to working with them to create new stories that will inspire the minds and touch the hearts of kids and families everywhere.
Disney Channels Exec Nancy Kanter Signs Netflix Overall Deal
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Former Disney Channels Worldwide executive Nancy Kanter has signed an overall deal with Netflix.
Under the deal, Kanter and her Available Light Productions banner will develop and produce animated and live action projects, both feature films and series, for kids and families audiences on Netflix.
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“Throughout my career I’ve challenged myself to think differently, imagine bigger and aim higher,” Kanter said. “I am delighted at this opportunity to partner with the innovative creators and executive team at Netflix who value those same aspirations, and I look forward to working with them to create new stories that will inspire the minds and touch the hearts of kids and families everywhere.”
Volunteers sought to connect with students virtually to share joy, value in reading
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Waxahachie ISD is preparing for the 24th annual “Drop Everything and Read” Day on Feb. 19, 2021.
Volunteers from businesses, service organizations, churches, colleges, PTO’s, and student groups have the opportunity to connect virtually with Waxahachie ISD classrooms to share the value and the joy of reading by being reading role models.
D.E.A.R. Day partners and friends will be invited to share, through email to a matched teacher, how reading is valuable in both work and home. In addition, the district asks partners and friends to share their favorite childhood books, favorite places to read along with a picture of themselves reading at work or home and wearing their D.E.A.R. Day ribbon, which will be sent ahead of time. Please email responses to Melissa Cobb, Director of Partners in Education, or call (972) 923-4614 x21615.
Ted Sarandos Hosts Virtual Netflix Holiday Toast With George Clooney and More Stars
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Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Viola Davis and Anya Taylor-Joy attended, along with several top execs: Let s get on to 2021, Clooney declared during the event.
If 2020 were any other year, Ted Sarandos would have opened up his Hancock Park home to host a bevy of A-list stars and industry insiders for an annual holiday toast. But with COVID-19 putting a damper on large gatherings, Netflix invited everyone online for the first virtual toast from the co-CEO and chief content officer, in which he doubled down on the power of storytelling.