Scott Greenberg, CEO of the Fox animation studio Bento Box and Fox’s Web3 media and creative technology company Blockchain Creative Labs, is leaving his roles at the company next month.
In his place, Brett Coker, former COO of Bento Box, has been named president. He will report to Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming at Fox Entertainment. Blockchain Creative Labs will be overseen by president Melody Hildebrandt.
“It’s been an incredible honor and privilege to work alongside the many people who have helped build Bento Box and Blockchain Creative Labs into two great companies,” said Greenberg, whose last day will be May 19. “The many series and projects we launched together are a great source of lasting pride to me. Deep down, I’m an entrepreneur at heart who enjoys building organizations and nurturing their teams to bring out the best in themselves. With Bento Box and Bcl running...
In his place, Brett Coker, former COO of Bento Box, has been named president. He will report to Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming at Fox Entertainment. Blockchain Creative Labs will be overseen by president Melody Hildebrandt.
“It’s been an incredible honor and privilege to work alongside the many people who have helped build Bento Box and Blockchain Creative Labs into two great companies,” said Greenberg, whose last day will be May 19. “The many series and projects we launched together are a great source of lasting pride to me. Deep down, I’m an entrepreneur at heart who enjoys building organizations and nurturing their teams to bring out the best in themselves. With Bento Box and Bcl running...
- 4/27/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Scott Greenberg, co-founder and CEO of Fox’s animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, the company behind Dan Harmon’s Krapopolis and Apple TV+’s Central Park, is leaving.
Greenberg, who is also CEO of Fox’s Web3 media and creative technology company Blockchain Creative Labs, is leaving on May 19.
“Deep down, I’m an entrepreneur at heart who enjoys building organizations and nurturing their teams to bring out the best in themselves. With Bento Box and Bcl running full steam ahead on the path for continued growth and success, now is the time to explore new opportunities,” he said.
Brett Coker, who was previously COO, has been promoted to President of the company and will now report to Michael Thorn, President, Scripted Programming, Fox Entertainment.
Daniel Weidenfeld, SVP, Animation, of Fox Entertainment, will transition over to Bento Box, where he and Creative Director Ben Jones will oversee development. The pair will report to Coker.
Greenberg, who is also CEO of Fox’s Web3 media and creative technology company Blockchain Creative Labs, is leaving on May 19.
“Deep down, I’m an entrepreneur at heart who enjoys building organizations and nurturing their teams to bring out the best in themselves. With Bento Box and Bcl running full steam ahead on the path for continued growth and success, now is the time to explore new opportunities,” he said.
Brett Coker, who was previously COO, has been promoted to President of the company and will now report to Michael Thorn, President, Scripted Programming, Fox Entertainment.
Daniel Weidenfeld, SVP, Animation, of Fox Entertainment, will transition over to Bento Box, where he and Creative Director Ben Jones will oversee development. The pair will report to Coker.
- 4/27/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Entertainment-owned animation house Bento Box, the company behind Bob’s Burgers and Duncanville, has struck a first-look development deal with Australian production company Princess Pictures.
The deal will see Princess Pictures, best known for producing Chris Lilley’s live-action comedy Summer Heights High, develop animated content from undiscovered Australian-based, multi-hyphenate creators with Bento Box. Shows will be produced down under with local talent and crews for the global market.
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The deal was struck between Scott Greenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Bento Box, and Laura Waters, Founder of Princess Pictures. The pair will exec produce projects alongside Bento Box Co-Founder and President of Production Joel Kuwahara and Creative Director Ben Jones and Princess...
The deal will see Princess Pictures, best known for producing Chris Lilley’s live-action comedy Summer Heights High, develop animated content from undiscovered Australian-based, multi-hyphenate creators with Bento Box. Shows will be produced down under with local talent and crews for the global market.
More from DeadlineBento Box Entertainment Names Brooke Keesling Head Of Animation Talent Development, Caitlin Winiarski Creative ExecutiveComedy Central Inks Animation Deal With Bento Box EntertainmentNetflix Orders Australian Comedy Series From 'Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley
The deal was struck between Scott Greenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Bento Box, and Laura Waters, Founder of Princess Pictures. The pair will exec produce projects alongside Bento Box Co-Founder and President of Production Joel Kuwahara and Creative Director Ben Jones and Princess...
- 4/8/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Entertainment’s Bento Box Entertainment has brought on board two new executives to help expand its content development and creation goals, naming Brooke Keesling as the newly created role of head of animation talent development and Caitlin Winiarski as creative executive.
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” said Bento Box CEO and co-founder Scott Greenberg. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the premier destination for established and up-and-coming talent to do their best work.”
Keesling, who will report to Greenberg and Bento Box COO Brett Coker, will oversee the...
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” said Bento Box CEO and co-founder Scott Greenberg. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the premier destination for established and up-and-coming talent to do their best work.”
Keesling, who will report to Greenberg and Bento Box COO Brett Coker, will oversee the...
- 3/3/2020
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
As part of a continued push into content development and creation for all distribution platforms, Bob’s Burgers animation house Bento Box Entertainment has made two key hires: Brooke Keesling has been named Head of Animation Talent Development, a newly created position; and Caitlin Winiarski has been tapped as Creative Executive.
This is the first executive announcement for Bento Box since the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment last year.
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” said Scott Greenberg, Bento Fox Co-Founder and CEO. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the...
This is the first executive announcement for Bento Box since the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment last year.
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” said Scott Greenberg, Bento Fox Co-Founder and CEO. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the...
- 3/3/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox’s Bento Box Entertainment has named Brooke Keesling head of animation talent development and hired Caitlin Winiarski as a creative executive, the animation studio announced Tuesday.
The two hires are part of Bento Box’s “strategic plan to expand its activities into content development and creation for all distribution platforms,” according to “Bob’s Burgers” production company, which was acquired by Fox broadcast network last August.
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” Bento Box co-founder and CEO Scott Greenberg said in a statement. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the...
The two hires are part of Bento Box’s “strategic plan to expand its activities into content development and creation for all distribution platforms,” according to “Bob’s Burgers” production company, which was acquired by Fox broadcast network last August.
“With the business continuing to evolve and platforms’ demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the best talent in the space,” Bento Box co-founder and CEO Scott Greenberg said in a statement. “And as we strategically grow our output to broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, Brooke and Caitlin’s unique backgrounds, longstanding relationships and creative vision will play an important role in keeping Bento Box the...
- 3/3/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Animation house Bento Box Entertainment has hired Brooke Keesling and Caitlin Winiarski to key posts as it looks to expand its output.
The Fox Entertainment-owned studio behind Bob's Burgers and Netflix's Paradise Pd has named Keesling head of animation talent development, reporting to co-founder and CEO Scott Greenberg and COO Brett Coker, while Winiarski has been tapped as creative executive, reporting to creative director Ben Jones.
"With the business continuing to evolve and platforms' demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the ...
The Fox Entertainment-owned studio behind Bob's Burgers and Netflix's Paradise Pd has named Keesling head of animation talent development, reporting to co-founder and CEO Scott Greenberg and COO Brett Coker, while Winiarski has been tapped as creative executive, reporting to creative director Ben Jones.
"With the business continuing to evolve and platforms' demand for quality animated content expands with it, now more than ever it is important to have a deep bench of and direct line to the ...
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