Sander Schwartz

As President, Warner Bros. Animation, Sander Schwartz is responsible for the physical production of theatrical, television, direct-to-video and classic animation, as well as oversight of creative development for television and direct-to-video animated programming. Schwartz also oversee’s the animated utilization and adaptation of Warner Bros.’ classic library characters for non-programming uses and works closely with Warner Bros. Pictures to help develop animated feature films based on both new characters and the Studio’s classic Looney Tunes, DC Comics and Hanna-Barbera characters.

Currently in production for the Kids’ WB! are the returning series’ "Static Shock," and "The Zeta Project," as well as three new series; "Ozzie & Drix," based on characters from the feature release "Osmosis Jones," "New Scooby-Doo: The Animated Series," the first new episodes of the hit show created in over 30 years, and "Lucha School" (working title), a fast-paced, action packed look at the wrestling phenomenon Lucha Libre. For the Cartoon Network the highly successful "Justice League," will be joined by two new series - "Duck Dodgers," a 24th. century spin on the classic Looney Tunes gang, and "Baby Looney Tunes," which will be part of a new one-hour pre-school block. Also on the horizon are two new feature-length, direct-to-video "Scooby-Doo" installments, as well as plans for new direct-to-video releases of "Batman" and "The Jetsons."

Schwartz joined Warner Bros. in April, 2001 from Sony Pictures Family Entertainment (SPFE), where he served for two years as the division’s first President. Where he was responsible for creating character-based entertainment targeted to the all-family audience, as well as overseeing the development, production, marketing and worldwide distribution of the division’s television and direct-to-video titles including, "Jackie Chan Adventures," "Max Steel" and "Men in Black: The Series" for Kids’ WB!; and "Dragon Tales" (co-produced with Sesame Workshop) for PBS’s Ready to Learn block.

In 1995 Schwartz established and oversaw Columbia TriStar Television Children’s Programming. During that period, CTTCP produced 11 series with over 450 half-hours of syndicated and network programming, shaping Sony Pictures Entertainment into a preeminent supplier of quality animation and children’s programming.

Schwartz has also supervised the production of such popular children’s series as "Beakman’s World," "Channel Umptee-3" and game shows for children including "JEP!"and "Wheel of Fortune 2000."

Schwartz joined Columbia Pictures Television in 1989 as Vice President, Business Affairs. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of TMS Entertainment. There, he was responsible for the sales, distribution and production of TMS’ television programs and feature films, as well as serving as Executive in Charge of Production on the company’s animated programs and on the theatrical feature film "Little Nemo."

Prior to TMS, Schwartz held business affairs positions at Walt Disney Television and CBS Entertainment in New York and Los Angeles, where he oversaw business transactions related to Saturday morning series and specials. He also was involved in setting up CBS’ first in-house animated series, the highly acclaimed "CBS Storybreak," based on classic children’s tales inspired by literature from around the world.

A graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, Schwartz currently serves on the Board of Directors of BKNI AG, and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ International Council. He and his wife Diane live in Encino, California.