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| − | '''Stuart Craig "Stu" Snyder''' (born May 2, 1959) is an American businessman, media executive, and theatrical producer. He has worked with brands such as Turner, CINAR, |
+ | '''Stuart Craig "Stu" Snyder''' (born May 2, 1959) is an American businessman, media executive, and theatrical producer. He is best known as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media at Turner Entertainment (and in turn [[Cartoon Network]]) from May 2, [[2007]] to March 31, [[2014]], replacing [[Jim Samples]]. The eras under him were [[Yes!]] (2007), [[Summer 2007]] (2007), [[Fall]] (2007–08), [[Noods]] ([[2008]]–10), [[CHECK it]] ([[2010]]–14), and [[YEEEAUHHHH!]] ([[2011]]–13). [[Christina Miller]] succeeded Snyder as CN's president in July 16, 2014. He has also worked with brands such as Turner, CINAR, WWF, and Feld over the course of his career. |
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| − | He is best known as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media at Turner Entertainment (and in turn [[Cartoon Network]]) from 2007 to 2014, replacing [[Jim Samples]]. The eras under him were [[Yes!]] (2007), [[Summer 2007]] (2007), [[Fall]] (2007–2008), [[Noods]] (2008–2010), [[CHECK it]] (2010–2014), and [[YEEEAUHHHH!]] (2011-2013). [[Christina Miller]] succeeded Snyder as CN's president in 2014. |
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==Career== |
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| + | From [[2000]] to [[2001]], Snyder served as COO and President of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), and oversaw the sale of competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) to WWF CEO Vince McMahon. |
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On May 2, 2007, Snyder was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults, and Kids Media at [[Turner Broadcasting System|Turner Broadcasting]].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/110859-Stuart_Snyder_The_Perfect_Combination.php|title=Stuart Snyder: The Perfect Combination |first= Allison| last= Romano|date= October 21, 2007|publisher=Broadcasting & Cable|accessdate=August 13, 2010}}</ref> This included [[Cartoon Network]], with Snyder being the replacement for previous president [[Jim Samples]], who had resigned following the 2007 Boston bomb scare. |
On May 2, 2007, Snyder was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults, and Kids Media at [[Turner Broadcasting System|Turner Broadcasting]].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/110859-Stuart_Snyder_The_Perfect_Combination.php|title=Stuart Snyder: The Perfect Combination |first= Allison| last= Romano|date= October 21, 2007|publisher=Broadcasting & Cable|accessdate=August 13, 2010}}</ref> This included [[Cartoon Network]], with Snyder being the replacement for previous president [[Jim Samples]], who had resigned following the 2007 Boston bomb scare. |
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| − | Under Snyder's leadership, the network included successful original series such as ''[[Chowder]]'', ''[[The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'', ''[[Adventure Time]]'', ''[[Generator Rex]]'', ''[[MAD]]'', ''[[Regular Show]]'', ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'', ''[[Teen Titans Go!]]'', ''[[Uncle Grandpa]]'', [[Ben 10: Alien Force|three]] [[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|sequel]] [[Ben 10: Omniverse|series]] of the ''[[Ben 10]]'' franchise, and ''[[Steven Universe]]''. |
+ | Under Snyder's leadership, the network included successful original series such as ''[[Chowder]]'', ''[[The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'', ''[[Adventure Time]]'', ''[[Generator Rex]]'', ''[[MAD]]'', ''[[Regular Show]]'', ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'', ''[[Teen Titans Go!]]'', ''[[Uncle Grandpa]]'', [[Ben 10: Alien Force|three]] [[Ben 10: Ultimate Alien|sequel]] [[Ben 10: Omniverse|series]] of the ''[[Ben 10]]'' franchise, and ''[[Steven Universe]]''. Under Snyder, CN's programming also began to have looser standards, with many series being rated TV-PG, as well as being more creator-driven than those of years past. His regime did have its missteps, however, such as an attempt to branch the network into reality television programming with the [[CN Real]] block in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/stuart-snyder-out-at-turner-amid-shuffle-under-new-tbs-boss-1201127256/|title=Stuart Snyder Out at Turner Amid Shuffle Under New TBS Boss|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|date=March 6, 2013 |work=Variety |accessdate=March 11, 2014}}</ref> |
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+ | On March 31, 2014, Stuart Snyder was confirmed to have been removed as president and COO of Turner's Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media division after company changes.<ref>[http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/stuart-snyder-out-at-turner-amid-shuffle-under-new-tbs-boss-1201127256/ Stuart Snyder Out at Turner]. Variety.com Retrieved on March 18, 2014.</ref> [[Christina Miller]] was named his successor. |
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| Age: | 62 |
| Occupation: | President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults, and Kids Media at Turner Entertainment (May 2, 2007–March 31, 2014) |
| Preceded by: | Jim Samples |
| Succeeded by: | Christina Miller |
Stuart Craig "Stu" Snyder (born May 2, 1959) is an American businessman, media executive, and theatrical producer. He is best known as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media at Turner Entertainment (and in turn Cartoon Network) from May 2, 2007 to March 31, 2014, replacing Jim Samples. The eras under him were Yes! (2007), Summer 2007 (2007), Fall (2007–08), Noods (2008–10), CHECK it (2010–14), and YEEEAUHHHH! (2011–13). Christina Miller succeeded Snyder as CN's president in July 16, 2014. He has also worked with brands such as Turner, CINAR, WWF, and Feld over the course of his career.
Career
WWF
From 2000 to 2001, Snyder served as COO and President of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), and oversaw the sale of competitor World Championship Wrestling (WCW) to WWF CEO Vince McMahon.
Cinar Corporation
From 2003 to 2004, Snyder was President and CEO of Cinar Corporation.
GameTap
From 2005 to 2007, Snyder served as General Manager and Senior Vice President of GameTap.
Turner Broadcasting System
On May 2, 2007, Snyder was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Animation, Young Adults, and Kids Media at Turner Broadcasting.[1] This included Cartoon Network, with Snyder being the replacement for previous president Jim Samples, who had resigned following the 2007 Boston bomb scare.
Under Snyder's leadership, the network included successful original series such as Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Adventure Time, Generator Rex, MAD, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go!, Uncle Grandpa, three sequel series of the Ben 10 franchise, and Steven Universe. Under Snyder, CN's programming also began to have looser standards, with many series being rated TV-PG, as well as being more creator-driven than those of years past. His regime did have its missteps, however, such as an attempt to branch the network into reality television programming with the CN Real block in 2009.[2]
On March 31, 2014, Stuart Snyder was confirmed to have been removed as president and COO of Turner's Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media division after company changes.[3] Christina Miller was named his successor.
Other ventures
Snyder co-produced a new stage production of The Exorcist, which premiered in Birmingham and opened on the West End in 2017 and Broadway in 2018. He is also the co-owner of the famous Beal's Lobster Pier on Mount Desert Island, Maine.
References
- ↑ Romano, Allison (October 21, 2007). "Stuart Snyder: The Perfect Combination". Broadcasting & Cable. http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/110859-Stuart_Snyder_The_Perfect_Combination.php. Retrieved on August 13, 2010.
- ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (March 6, 2013). "Stuart Snyder Out at Turner Amid Shuffle Under New TBS Boss". . http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/stuart-snyder-out-at-turner-amid-shuffle-under-new-tbs-boss-1201127256/. Retrieved on March 11, 2014.
- ↑ Stuart Snyder Out at Turner. Variety.com Retrieved on March 18, 2014.