EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based Superprod studio has acquired The Co-Production Company, the NY-based firm launched last year by former DreamWorks executive Doug Schwalbe for financing and distribution of international productions.Terms weren’t disclosed for the deal, which bolster Superprod’s U.S.
development and production footprint with an expanded bicoastal presence.Schwalbe, previously SVP of coproduction for DreamWorks Animated Television, is president of the new Superprod US Inc.
subsidiary. Former Cartoon Network executive, Tatiana Krokar, is vice president.Krokar, based in Los Angeles, co-reports to Schwalbe and Superprod SVP, Animation, Virginie Creance.
Krokar’s roles at Cartoon Network included Director of Development, Original Series, responsible for acquiring and developing projects including with Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty), Andy Ristaino (Adventure Time) and James Burks (Bird & Squirrel).
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