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Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation since 2021 and former Nickelodeon Animation head, has left the studio amid CEO David Ellison's major layoffs following the Skydance-Paramount merger, as the studio undergoes leadership shakeups and restructuring.
Ramsey Naito has left her position as president of Paramount Animation amid company restructuring following its merger with Skydance, which includes significant layoffs. Naito, known for revitalizing popular franchises like SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, expressed pride in her work and gratitude to her team. The company praised her contributions and leadership as it moves forward with new strategic priorities.
Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and former Nickelodeon Animation head, has stepped down amid company restructuring under new CEO David Ellison, as Paramount seeks to streamline its animation division and cut costs.
At CinemaCon, Paramount unveiled an extended trailer and 3D footage for the upcoming animated film "Transformers One," set for release on September 13. The movie explores the origins of iconic Transformers characters Optimus Prime and Megatron, with Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Brian Tyree Henry among the star-studded cast. The trailer will officially release on April 18, and the film promises to reveal a new side of the beloved characters while showcasing Cybertron as a character in itself.
Rihanna has been cast as the voice of Smurfette in the upcoming live-action hybrid feature "The Smurfs Movie" from Paramount Animation. She will also write and record original songs and produce the film. The movie will explore themes of identity and is set to hit theaters on Feb. 14, 2025. Rihanna made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon and revealed that she is in her third trimester of pregnancy with her second child.
Paramount Animation, Hasbro and eOne are collaborating on an upcoming animated Transformers movie, titled Transformers One, set to release on July 19, 2024. The film will tell the story of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from being allies to enemies, with Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry voicing the characters. Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, and Laurence Fishburne will also lend their voices to the film. The movie is directed by Josh Cooley and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.