Gaumont announced today the centralization of its Animation, Kids & Family division in Europe under the leadership of Terry Kalagian.
Terry Kalagian, an accomplished industry veteran with a proven track record of success which includes, the Peabody and multiple Emmy Award-winning series Stillwater (Apple TV+); Do, Re & Mi (Prime Video); and Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (Netflix), has been appointed President, Global Animation, Kids & Family, based in Paris and reporting to Christophe Riandee, Vice CEO, Gaumont.
“Terry has been a brilliant executive at Gaumont for many years and we are thrilled to promote her to lead our global animation division from Paris. Her relationships to talent, broadcasters and internal teams has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company,” said Riandee. “Combined with our strategic push on animated TV shows and films, this new direction will enable Gaumont to expand its theatrical portfolio and offer compelling family entertainment to audiences on every screen, worldwide.”
In her new role, Kalagian will oversee the global operations of the Gaumont animation division, which will also maintain a U.S. presence developing and producing content. The division will report into Kalagian in Europe. Nicolas Atlan continues to oversee all scripted operations in North America, Latin America and Spain, as
President, Gaumont U.S.
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Terry for over two decades, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for her as she embarks on this new, incredibly deserving journey,” said Atlan. “While I’ll deeply miss having her as my partner here in the Los Angeles office, I’m eagerly anticipating the remarkable achievements she and her team will undoubtedly accomplish in Paris.”
Kalagian commented, “I’m thankful to Nicolas, my partner and accomplice in all things entertainment, for giving me the opportunity to join him on this amazing journey we have had together at Gaumont. As the animation market has shifted, we must refocus to where the business is, which is international. While I’m more than sad to have to part with my scripted drama team, I’m excited about the challenge, ready to seize the opportunity and grateful to Christophe and Sidonie [Dumas, CEO] for their trust.”
Gaumont says the decision to centralize the animation division in Europe aligns with the rapidly developed marketplace trend towards the globalization of U.S. children’s and family content buyers. The world’s first film company, the nearly 130-year-old international outfit continues to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing entertainment landscape.
