 LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Hollywood Studios International) - Hollywood Studios International CEO Steven Saxton announced today that Writer/Director/Producer Jeff Nimoy has signed with Artist International for representation in all areas. Jeff Nimoy wrote, directed, and served as story editor for the top rated Fox Kids show "Digimon: Digital Monsters." In addition he wrote and directed the 20th Century Fox theatrically released animated feature "Digimon: The Movie," and "Digimon: Revenge of Diaboromon" for the Disney Channel and Jetix. He also served as an Executive Producer and writer on numerous other Fox Kids shows. Prior to that he was nominated for three Emmy Awards in four years, winning once, for his comedic work as a writer and producer for "NFL Films Presents" on ESPN and Fox. He also wrote the Showtime movie "Big Brother Trouble," and wrote the original animated feature, "Pecola," soon to be released theatrically worldwide. Recently he directed the first 26 episodes of the world's most popular anime show "Naruto" for Cartoon Network. He is currently writing and directing the series "Zatch Bell" for Cartoon Network. Other anime writing credits include "Bo-Bobo," "SD Gundam Force," "Cybuster," "Tokyo Pig," and "Mega Man" for Kids WB. "Jeff's credits are as impressive as they are numerous. We're excited to be able to work with such a talented individual. His ability as a writer and producer to connect with his audience, especially kids, will be a major asset to Artist International." said Joel Newton, Managing Director of Artist International. He will be co-represented by Artist International's Vice-President of Management, Stan Spry and Jr. Manager Jason Gold.
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