History is launching an animation contest for its "People Speak" project; the winner gets a development deal.
The network will team with online animation community Aniboom, challenging animators to create interpretations of 10 readings and musical performances in History's upcoming film "The People Speak."
Animators will attempt to bring to life readings by such actors as Matt Damon, Sandra Oh, Josh Brolin and Morgan Freeman, who are giving voice to the experiences of Americans who have changed the course of history.
"We've noticed a trend culturally where there's an enormous number of nonfiction stories being told with animation," History senior vp marketing Chris Moseley said. "This is another aspect of storytelling that's about showing, not telling."
History has dabbled in animation before, but the Aniboom project represents a potential for a notable increase in the use of the medium to bring historical events to life.
The competition will be in two stages,...
The network will team with online animation community Aniboom, challenging animators to create interpretations of 10 readings and musical performances in History's upcoming film "The People Speak."
Animators will attempt to bring to life readings by such actors as Matt Damon, Sandra Oh, Josh Brolin and Morgan Freeman, who are giving voice to the experiences of Americans who have changed the course of history.
"We've noticed a trend culturally where there's an enormous number of nonfiction stories being told with animation," History senior vp marketing Chris Moseley said. "This is another aspect of storytelling that's about showing, not telling."
History has dabbled in animation before, but the Aniboom project represents a potential for a notable increase in the use of the medium to bring historical events to life.
The competition will be in two stages,...
- 7/1/2009
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Moseley has been named senior vp marketing at the History Channel. She will spearhead all marketing, promotional and branding campaigns for the channel and its domestic networks including History International, the History Channel en espanol and Military History Channel across all content platforms as well as history.com. She also will be responsible for the creative implementation of major marketing strategies, including advertising, on-air consumer marketing and branding. Moseley, who will report to History Channel executive vp and general manager Nancy Dubuc, has served as president of Moseley Marketing Inc. and as the founding chief marketing officer and executive vp worldwide marketing and brand strategy at Hallmark Channels, where she was part of the team that launched the U.S. channel.
- 6/11/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Crown Media Holdings Inc. said Monday that it has canceled its eight-month effort to sell the Hallmark Channel. The company's stock plunged 18% on the news. Also Monday, Hallmark Channel executive vp and chief marketing officer Chris Moseley announced she will depart by the end of April. In August, Crown Media's board authorized management to "explore strategic alternatives," including a sale of all or some of its assets. That followed the company's successful sale of its international business to Providence Equity Partners, 3i and U.K. television executive David Elstein in February 2005. Moseley oversaw the creation of Hallmark Channel's global brand strategy, among other marketing initiatives at Crown Media.
- 4/18/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Crown Media Holdings Inc. said Monday that it has canceled its eight-month effort to sell the Hallmark Channel. The company's stock plunged 18% on the news. Also Monday, Hallmark Channel executive vp and chief marketing officer Chris Moseley announced she will depart by the end of April. In August, Crown Media's board authorized management to "explore strategic alternatives," including a sale of all or some of its assets. That followed the company's successful sale of its international business to Providence Equity Partners, 3i and U.K. television executive David Elstein in February 2005. Moseley oversaw the creation of Hallmark Channel's global brand strategy, among other marketing initiatives at Crown Media.
- 4/18/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cable industry veteran Chris Moseley is leaving Hallmark Channel, its parent company, Crown Media, disclosed Monday. Moseley, executive vp and chief marketing officer at the cable network, is stepping down at the end of the month after six years at her post. A former marketing chief at ABC and Discovery Networks, Moseley did not specify her future plans. "Chris has helped us to accomplish all that we needed her to do and we thank her for her contributions to our success," said David Evans, president and CEO of Crown. Crown also announced Monday its board members decided not to sell the company after an eight-month review.
- 4/17/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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