Rob Sorcher
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Rob Sorcher | |
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0.jpg) Sorcher at the 2015 Peabody Awards | |
| Born | Robert Sorcher December 22, 1961 |
| Occupation | Executive Producer |
Robert Sorcher (born December 22, 1961) is an Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Cartoon Network,[1] starting his job in 2008, but was promoted in 2013. He is a producer for We Bare Bears, Emmy[2] and Peabody-winning[3] Adventure Time, Clarence, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. As Chief Content Officer, he oversees digital strategy, gaming, and original content development for Cartoon Network.[4][5]
Career
Rob Sorcher currently oversees Cartoon Network Studios[6] in Los Angeles, where he executive produces artist-driven content for worldwide distribution to 192 countries and 370 million homes, and manages all content including original series such as Steven Universe[7] and Adventure Time [8], CN Games[9][10] and the flagship CN app.
Sorcher's career worked with several advertisement companies such as Grey Advertising, Griffin-Bacal, and Benton & Bowles.
He also worked for AMC Network as its executive vice president of programming and production.[11] He was credited with leading the network to tremendous growth, thanks to his introduction of scripted originals and Emmy-award winning series such as Mad Men[12][13][14], Breaking Bad, both named by the New York Times among the 20 best TV dramas since The Sopranos[15], and the mini-series Broken Trail[16]
Prior to AMC, Sorcher was EVP and GM of USA Network for a short time before he was replaced by the sudden appointment of Doug Herzog, who was named President of the network in 2001.[17]
Sorcher had also served as EVP of Programming/Production at Fox Family Channel,[18] and earlier in his career worked as the first General Manager of Cartoon Network with the creation of his The Cartoonstitute variety project.
Selected credits
Television series – executive producer
| Year(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 2019–present | Primal |
| 2019–present | Infinity Train |
| 2019–present | Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart |
| 2019–present | Victor and Valentino |
| 2018–present | Summer Camp Island |
| 2018–present | DIY |
| 2018–present | Craig of the Creek |
| 2018–present | Apple & Onion |
| 2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes |
| 2017–present | Ben 10 |
| 2017 | Samurai Jack |
| 2016–2019 | Mighty Magiswords |
| 2016–present | The Powerpuff Girls |
| 2015 | Long Live the Royals |
| 2015–present | We Bare Bears |
| 2014 | Over the Garden Wall |
| 2014–2018 | Clarence |
| 2014–2016 | Mixels |
| 2013–2019 | Steven Universe |
| 2013–2017 | Uncle Grandpa |
| 2013 | Incredible Crew |
| 2012–2014 | Ben 10: Omniverse |
| 2012–2013 | Level Up |
| 2011–2012 | Secret Mountain Fort Awesome |
| 2011–2013 | The Problem Solverz |
| 2010–2011 | Robotomy |
| 2010–2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan |
| 2010 | Tower Prep |
| 2010–2017 | Regular Show |
| 2010 | The Cartoonstitute |
| 2010–2013 | Generator Rex |
| 2010–2012 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien |
| 2010–2018 | Adventure Time |
Other programs – executive producer
| Year(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Good Jubies |
| 2014 | The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed |
| 2013–present | Cartoon Network Shorts Department |
| 2013 | Stop Bullying: Speak Up – Special |
| 2011 | Level Up |
| 2011–2014 | Hall of Game Awards |
Primetime Emmy awards
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| We Bare Bears | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Adventure Time | Won | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| The Powerpuff Girls | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Regular Show | Nominated | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| Adventure Time | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program | Over the Garden Wall | Won | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated |
| Regular Show | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Regular Show | Won | ||
| 2011 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Regular Show | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Uncle Grandpa | Nominated | |
| Adventure Time | Nominated |
Other Awards
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Peabody Award | Steven Universe | Won |
| 2019 | GLAAD Media Award | Steven Universe | Won |
| 2016 | BAFTA Awards | We Bare Bears | Won |
References
- ^ "Rob Sorcher, Mike Lazzo Upped at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim".
- ^ "Adventure Time". Television Academy.
- ^ *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9RtdIVJ6SQ
- ^ Marechal, AJ (8 July 2013). "Turner Broadcasting Taps Key Exec Roles for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network".
- ^ "CN Doc Short".
- ^ "cartoonnetworkstudios.com".
- ^ "'Steven Universe' Creator Looks Back on Her Groundbreaking Series as It Comes to a Close".
- ^ "HBO Max Brings Back 'Adventure Time' With Four Specials From Cartoon Network Studios".
- ^ "A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town".
- ^ "Cartoon Network Keeps Innovating With "Mighty Magiswords" App".
- ^ "Mad Men's True Story, From Start to Finish".
- ^ http://uproxx.com/sepinwall/mad-men-10th-anniversary-peak-tv/
- ^ Martin, Brett (2014). Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos to Mad Men and The Wire to Breaking Bad. Penguin. ISBN 0143125699
- ^ Thompson, Derek (2018). Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Penguin. ISBN 9781524735081
- ^ "The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos'".
- ^ "Rob Sorcher, Mike Lazzo Upped at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim".
- ^ "USA Retools at the Top". Retrieved 2018-01-21.
- ^ "CN's Sorcher, Adult Swim's Lazzo Get Promotions". 8 July 2013.
External links
- Rob Sorcher at IMDb