RENEGADE EXPLORES EMERGING MEDIA PLATFORMS
Issue: Studio - April 2006

RENEGADE EXPLORES EMERGING MEDIA PLATFORMS

GLENDALE, CA - Renegade Animation (www.renegadeanimation.com), the producer of Cartoon Network’s popular Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi series, has named Darin McGowan director of development. McGowan, who’s worked as a storyboard artist and directing animator with the studio since 2004, will head a new effort to develop projects for traditional outlets, including feature films, episodic television and DVD, as well as emerging media platforms such as video podcasting and cell phone applications.

“The continued growth of the company depends on our ability to develop new projects, especially those in which we retain an ownership share,” notes Renegade Animation executive producer Ashley Postlewaite.
McGowan, has previously had projects optioned by Warner Bros., Disney and Nickelodeon. He says that Renegade’s boutique size and independent ownership allows it great flexibility in choosing and executing new projects.

“It’s easier for us to make decisions and we can produce projects faster than studios often can,” he says. “We also have a tremendous pool of talent here.” McGowan added that he is particularly excited about the opportunities in new media such as video podcasting where fresh content is lacking even as demand is undergoing explosive growth.