Variety Celebrates ‘Smurfs’ Director Chris Miller and 10 Animators to Watch Class of 2025

The 2025 class of Variety‘s 10 Animators to Watch, presented by Nickelodeon, and “Smurfs” director Chris Miller gathered at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Los Angeles on July 9 for a “Smurfs”-themed awards reception. Ramsey Naito, president of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, kicked off the remarks. “This event is truly one of my favorite events, […]