{"id":24422,"date":"2023-01-13T08:56:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T13:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/disney-veteran-david-levy-joins-pinkfong\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T12:39:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:39:42","slug":"disney-veteran-david-levy-joins-pinkfong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/disney-veteran-david-levy-joins-pinkfong\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney+ Veteran David Levy Joins Pinkfong"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pinkfong Company, behind the cultural phenomenon Baby Shark<\/em>, has appointed Disney+ animation director David Levy as its first head of studio for the U.S.<\/p>\n

Levy will spearhead the development and production of original IP, working across short-form and long-form content while overseeing creative in Pinkfong USA\u2019s co-productions. Levy will work closely with creative, franchise and channel operations teams behind Baby Shark Dance<\/em>.<\/p>\n

He reports to Marina Lee, chief content officer at Pinkfong USA.<\/p>\n

Previously director of animation for Disney+, Levy led the development and production of original short-form series for Lucasfilm, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios and YouTube Kids. Prior to joining The Walt Disney Company, Levy worked with Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues<\/em>, where he began in storyboards and grew to become a director over the show\u2019s long run. He has also directed a number of shows, including Sesame’s Word on the Street<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are investing aggressively into the next phase of growth, leveraging our YouTube channels to incubate new brands,\u201d said Lee. \u201cWe are thrilled to have David\u2019s creativity and leadership as we expand on our original portfolio and explore the new frontiers,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Levy commented, \u201cPinkfong and Baby Shark<\/em> are among the most iconic and beloved franchises born out of new media. YouTube is where the majority of kids discover new content today, and Pinkfong has a powerful presence there. Pinkfong\u2019s ability to create and distribute original IP on their own robust channels and also with outside streamers and broadcasters is a winning combination. I\u2019m so excited to join the team and look forward to building great things together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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