DreamWorks Animation TV Taps Robert Winthrop

DreamWorks Animation Television has appointed Robert Winthrop as the executive VP of physical production, effective in January 2018.

Winthrop will take over for Mark Taylor, who is retiring from the position at the end of this year. In this role, Winthrop will oversee the production pipeline for DreamWorks’ TV series, including the content for its multiyear deal with Netflix, covering All Hail King Julien, The Adventures of Puss in Boots and Trolls: The Beat Goes On, among others.

He will also oversee The Hub, a specialized and centralized team designed to support all shows and departments within DWA TV developing all CG components of all DreamWorks television series. Winthrop will be responsible for overseeing series in active production through distribution, working with a growing global network of partner studios.

Before joining DreamWorks Animation, Winthrop served as the senior VP of animation and games for Technicolor. He joined Technicolor in 2011.

“Robert’s extensive global experience and knowledge of all aspects of production make him the perfect addition to the DreamWorks Animation Television team,” said Margie Cohn, the president of DreamWorks Animation Television. “We already know he’s a great collaborator and look forward to working with him on our extraordinary slate of award-winning television series.”

Winthrop added: “Joining DreamWorks Animation Television is truly a dream come true for me. I have worked with this amazing studio for years, witnessing firsthand their unrivaled talent and professionalism, and now I look forward to joining the team. From their pioneering leadership and strategic vision to the creative development and innovative production teams, I am thrilled to be a part of this industry-leading company and to build upon their incredible accomplishments.”