Mighty Nice continues to grow studio with the addition of NZ’s James Hudson in EP role

Following an exciting 2014 with the green-lighting of two TV series’ plus continued growth from new and existing clients, Sydney-based animation studio Mighty Nice have wooed James Hudson (left) over from NZ to take on an executive producer role.

Hudson brings with him over 20 years of experience in television commercials, content creation, broadcast and even feature films. He’s travelled widely, filming in over 18 countries worldwide.

Most recently Hudson was executive producer for Toybox, award-winning Auckland based animation, design and VFX house – boasting such clients as Toyota, McDonalds, Ford and National Bank.

Says Darren Price, ECD, Mighty Nice: “We are really excited to welcome James to the studio. His vast experience in all aspects of animation and production is exactly what we need as Mighty Nice continues to grow. We look forward to his expertise being shared throughout the team.”

Mighty Nice can finally reveal its pet project (5 years in the making) is in full pre-production. In partnership with Cheeky Little Media, they are some of the first Australian production companies to seal a deal with Netflix. The Seven Network has the first-run, Australian free-to-air rights and the BBC’s CBBC has secured the UK rights, then Netflix runs outside those two territories.

‘Bottersnikes & Gumbles’ is a beloved Australian children’s book series published in the 1970s, and will soon be a fully animated 52-part series.

Says Hudson: “I’ve been keeping an eye on Mighty Nice for a few years. They have continually impressed me with their exceptional character design and dedication to quality. They are by far one of the most talented animation studios in Australia. I’m not surprised by their success with Netflix, the work they have done thus far on the series shows it’s a ‘love-thing’ and that shines through.”