Gaumont has expanded its US operation with the appointment of two new executives for a new animation division in LA. Nicolas Atlan, who formerly worked at Splash Entertainment, has been hired for the newly created LA-based role of president of animation. He will be joined by LA-based Terry Kalagian - previously a VP in business development at Rainmaker Entertainment - in the position of creative VP of animation.

Both new hires will report to Gaumont CEO Sidonie Dumas and vice CEO Christophe Riandee.