Ireland's Lighthouse Studios Snaps Up Banijay Kids Exec To Lead Slate Expansion
EXCLUSIVE: Rick & Morty animation outfit Lighthouse Studios has hired a Banijay Kids exec to help expand its slate.
The Irish studio has signed up Ed Moline in the newly-created Executive Producer role with a view to overseeing the studio's development pipeline, guiding creative teams and managing the development of adapted works and original IP. He will work closely with MD Claire Finn.
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Among the projects Moline will be driving forward are Savage Town, an adult-aimed animated series adaptation of Declan Shalvey's acclaimed graphic novel, and comedy series Showbiz School.
During his Banijay Kids stint, Moline worked across Shasha & Milo (Tencent Video, Discovery Kids Latin America) and Mini-Heroes of the Forest (RAI Kids, France Télévisions). Prior to Banijay, he was a producer at Beano Studios, where he reimagined comic characters for television and produced So Beano for Sky Kids.
Finn said Moline joins 'at a critical moment in our evolution as a content creation studio.' 'With the content landscape becoming increasingly competitive, as major players focus on investing in established IPs, it's vital to remain committed to original content that truly resonates,' she added. 'The recent Academy Award wins serve as a testament to the power of innovative storytelling.'
Ireland's Lighthouse is a BAFTA-winning studio that has delivered animation on Rick & Morty, The Bob's Burgers Movie and The Cuphead Show!.
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