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in Variety.“Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by fans around the globe, and this original version is one we are taking great care and pride in creating for a brand-new audience,” President of Nickelodeon Animation Ramsey Naito said at Investor’s Day.

The Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise is set to get even bigger.

Rugrats are returning!

Nickelodeon Animation Studios has penciled in Brian Keane for its newly created post of EVP Production & Operations.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorNickelodeon has bolstered its toon team with the hire of Conrad Montgomery as VP Current Series, Animation, and three promotions: Dana Cluverius to SVP Current Series Animation, Claudia Spinelli as SVP Animation Development and Kelley Gardner as VP Current Series Animation.“I am incredibly excited to see Conrad, Dana, Claudia and Kelley take on these roles as we grow our original and franchise animation slate,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Nickelodeon Animation.

Terry Flores Nickelodeon has promoted Ramsey Naito to president of Nickelodeon Animation. She was previously executive VP of animation production and development.In the new post, Naito will oversee the network’s animation content across all formats and platforms: linear, digital, TV movies, theatrical motion pictures and SVOD.