Carrington is currently CEO of Zodiak Kids Studios, working in London and Paris, where he is responsible for the company’s international portfolio of live-action and animation.
The fourth and final series of 'Nowhere Boys', an observational documentary on teenagers who take charge of the family’s finances for a month, and an animated series about the adventures of a six-year-old cattle dog are among the highlights of the ABC’s children’s slate for 2018.
ABC head of children’s content Michael Carrington will move to the new role of acting head of distribution for entertainment and specialist, starting on June 4.
Bunya Productions’ Mystery Road: The Series now ranks as the most watched non-children’s series on the ABC’s iview platform in addition to its sizable broadcast following.
The ABC has promoted Sacha Gregson to acting head of content investment and planning in the entertainment and specialist division.
Steve Bibb has resigned after four years as head of factual at the ABC, where he oversaw an impressive slate which included War on Waste, Employable Me, Anh’s Brush With Fame, Stargazing Live, Back in Time for Dinner and Hawke: The Larrikin and the Leader.
The ABC board confirmed David Anderson will lead the organisation as MD for the next five years, assuring stability and continuity after the recent turbulence.
Sally O'Donoghue has quit the ABC after eight years as manager of iview.