Launched in 2001, Adult Swim is the leader in adult animation with Emmy award-winning series.
In a move to solidify its leadership in adult animation, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group announced TODAY it has united the Adult Swim and HBO Max adult animation development teams under the leadership of Suzanna Makkos in her newly expanded role as executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation for both brands. Makkos will continue to report to Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max head of original content, and also now report into Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim, on all content developed for Adult Swim on all platforms. Adult Swim's development team, led by Walter Newman, will now report into Makkos, creating more synergy, expertise and influence as a combined adult animation team.
"The adult animation boom is just starting, and by aligning our strengths and organizing as one, unified, best in class development team we are creating an unmatched, multiplatform destination for both creators and fans," said Sarah Aubrey, head of original content for HBO Max. "Adult Swim has created an iconoclastic adult animation brand, and that identity will not only be preserved, it will now be further fueled by HBO Max and Suzanna's talented development leadership." "Adult Swim has been the #1 destination for young adult audiences for more than 15 years and now merging the two best development teams in this business puts Adult Swim at the heart of our company's future and further strengthens WarnerMedia as the global leader in adult animation," said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim. "Walter and the Adult Swim team's genre defining work, now under Suzanna's seasoned expertise, will propel Adult Swim's development process as we continue to push new boundaries and reach new audiences."Videos