Nick Aquisition!

It appears Cartoon Network has made an acquisition from Nickelodeon Studios. Adina Pitt comes over to join Robert Sorcher to infuse some new content into the empty bucket at CN.

Compliments to AnimationNation for the in-depth info.

Getting Linked!

A friend of mine recommended a great site in my opinion for networking called linkedin. And in our industry we definitely need all the networking we can muster. I've yet to see the fruits of my labor in getting connected with present and past colleagues and friends, but only time will tell.

Axium has gone Under!

For those who may not know Axium Payroll Services went belly-up this week and some studios are scrambling to get a replacement. Entertainment Partners is getting the bulk of the fallout.

Starz Media had switched to Axium only to get to news one week later that Axium was no more.

Independent Contractors

This happens so much in our industry, you work for an employer who says they can't pay overtime, but will give comp time in lieu of, and ultimately never compensate accordingly.
Steve Hulett our Animation Guild Business Representative has a great in-depth explanation Here.