Andrea Miloro has announced she is stepping down from her role as co-president at Fox Animation. For nearly 2 years, Miloro has directly overseen productions at the Fox-owned Blue Sky Studios but is now planning to exit the company.
Andrea Miloro | Via The Hollywood Reporter
What’s happening:
- The Hollywood Reporter writes that Andrea Miloro co-president of Fox Animation is leaving the company.
- Miloro has been serving as co-president of the Animation studio for almost 2 years.
- Robert Baird served alongside Miloro as the other co-president. He will reportedly remain in his role.
- During her time in the leadership position, Miloro directly oversaw productions at Fox-owned Blue Sky Studios.
- She shared the news of her exit with employees this morning via email. Her full letter reads:
I am writing today with some news that is difficult to share, but I wanted you to hear it from me: I will be leaving Blue Sky.
Two years ago we began the journey to elevate and evolve this vibrant studio. We embarked on a robust development slate, attracting new talent and pushing forward with technology to support the storytelling.
Blue Sky has always been a force for powerful family entertainment, and for the last 10 years I have
loved being a part of the family. While this is the end of my Blue Sky journey, I know that this studio will
continue to surpass the very high expectations we set out for ourselves.
Thank you for so many wonderful memories. I wish everyone the very best.
About Andrea Miloro:
- Before taking on the role as co-president Miloro served as Senior Vice President of Production at Fox Animation.
- She has also worked as Vice President, Head of Production at Sony Pictures Animation, overseeing the production of:
- Open Season
- Surf’s Up
- Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
- Hotel Transylvania
- Open Season 2
ICYMI:
- This past March, The Walt Disney Company acquired the assets to several 21st Century Fox properties.
- Disney already owns their own animation studio as well as Pixar. Many wondered what would become of Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios.
- For the time being, Disney has now plans to shut down the studio and will release Blue Sky’s Spies in Disguise this Christmas.
- However Disney suspended and ultimately cancelled the project, Mouse Guard just 2 weeks prior to starting production.