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Eric S. Rollman
President, Marvel Animation
Eric Rollman is President of Marvel Animation. In his current capacity as President, Rollman is responsible for development, financing, production, co-productions, marketing and worldwide distribution of all animated television and film properties.
Marvel Animation has an unprecedented slate of direct to video animated films including: ULTIMATE AVENGERS, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, HULK VS. and the soon to be released THOR: SON OF ASGARD. In addition, there is an enviable lineup of animated television series, which currently includes IRON MAN ARMORED ADVENTURES, WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, SUPER HERO SQUAD, BLACK PANTHER, THE AVENGERS and MARVEL ANIME. Under Rollman, Marvel Animation is now in the unique position of having current series on all major kids networks in the U.S. and in most international markets where he has secured significant on-air block commitments on both free and pay channels.
Prior to joining Marvel in 2004, Rollman helmed the launch of the Global Gaming League, founded to organize competitive video gaming and manage the careers of the top players where he served as President & Chief Creative Officer. One of the earliest executives to join, from 1987-2002 Rollman was a key executive for Haim Saban where he spearheaded worldwide production for Fox Family Worldwide/Saban Entertainment. In his role as President, Fox Family Productions, Rollman managed thousands of hours of programming as well as the internal production infrastructure that serviced the Fox Kids Networks, Fox Family Channel and Saban International until its sale to ABC/Disney in 2001 for $5.4Billion.
Rollman began his career in variety television as a casting director working for legendary producer Bob Banner on the television series STAR SEARCH as well as a myriad of series and specials. Rollman is credited on over 5000 hours of animated and live action television series and films and is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in Telecommunications.
Marvel Animation has an unprecedented slate of direct to video animated films including: ULTIMATE AVENGERS, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, HULK VS. and the soon to be released THOR: SON OF ASGARD. In addition, there is an enviable lineup of animated television series, which currently includes IRON MAN ARMORED ADVENTURES, WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN, SUPER HERO SQUAD, BLACK PANTHER, THE AVENGERS and MARVEL ANIME. Under Rollman, Marvel Animation is now in the unique position of having current series on all major kids networks in the U.S. and in most international markets where he has secured significant on-air block commitments on both free and pay channels.
Prior to joining Marvel in 2004, Rollman helmed the launch of the Global Gaming League, founded to organize competitive video gaming and manage the careers of the top players where he served as President & Chief Creative Officer. One of the earliest executives to join, from 1987-2002 Rollman was a key executive for Haim Saban where he spearheaded worldwide production for Fox Family Worldwide/Saban Entertainment. In his role as President, Fox Family Productions, Rollman managed thousands of hours of programming as well as the internal production infrastructure that serviced the Fox Kids Networks, Fox Family Channel and Saban International until its sale to ABC/Disney in 2001 for $5.4Billion.
Rollman began his career in variety television as a casting director working for legendary producer Bob Banner on the television series STAR SEARCH as well as a myriad of series and specials. Rollman is credited on over 5000 hours of animated and live action television series and films and is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in Telecommunications.
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