{"id":25800,"date":"2023-09-15T10:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/samka-group-taps-cartoon-network-alum\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T11:27:40","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:27:40","slug":"samka-group-taps-cartoon-network-alum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/samka-group-taps-cartoon-network-alum\/","title":{"rendered":"Samka Group Taps Cartoon Network Alum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samka Group has hired Cartoon Network alum Tramm Wigzell as global head of content to help grow its global content portfolio and initiate U.S. projects.<\/p>\n<p>Wigzell will direct all developments for Samka, Kam&amp;Ka, Sklan&amp;Ka, Good Karma, Jetpack Distribution and Unique Animation. The varied slate across the production and distribution businesses includes <em>Jamie\u2019s Got Tentacles<\/em>, <em>Crime is Her Gam<\/em>e, <em>DreaMars<\/em>, <em>Snow Black<\/em> and more.<\/p>\n<p>Wigzell joins from Cartoon Network, where he was senior VP of original series. His credits include <em>Ben 10<\/em>, <em>Summer Camp Island<\/em>, <em>Infinity Train<\/em>, <em>Victor and Valentino<\/em>, <em>Mao Mao:\u00a0Heroes of Pure Heart<\/em> and <em>Apple &amp; Onion<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a significant moment for Samka Group and demonstrates our commitment to growth, creating multiple new series with global appeal and stronger focus on the U.S. market,\u201d said Samuel Kaminka, CEO of Samka Group. \u201cTramm is a wonderful addition to our team. His experience, his passion, his kindness and open-mindedness are a plus for the group and will help take us to the next level!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wigzell added, \u201cJoining Samka Group is the kind of opportunity you dream about! 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