WildBrain Hires VP of Development-Animation WildBrain has appointed Lorna Withrington to the newly created role of VP of development-animation. Withrington brings to the role wide-ranging experience on international co-productions and in the creation of 2D, 3D and hybrid series, with a career spanning such properties as PAW Patrol, Fireman Sam and Thomas & Friends. She joins from Spin Master, where she held the position of director of development, and has also held roles at Entertainment One and HIT Entertainment/Mattel. At WildBrain, Withrington will help drive the strategic vision behind the company’s slate of original animation, working closely with creators, writers, artists and other production stakeholders. Additionally, Withrington is tasked with expanding existing WildBrain properties and activating the expertise of divisions across the company to create successful franchises.