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Linda Simensky
Union, New Jersey, U.S.
Linda Simensky is an American business executive. She served as a creative executive for Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Simensky was Head of Animation and Scripted Content for Duolingo. She led the company’s efforts to create scripted and character-driven stories featuring Duolingo’s original cast of characters, from original animation to the writing efforts for Duolingo’s hit Stories product and its childhood literacy app, Duolingo ABC. Before Duolingo, Simensky was Head of Content for PBS KIDS, where she oversaw programming, current series, and the development of a diverse lineup of shows including “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Wild Kratts,” “Molly of Denali,” and “Alma’s Way.”
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6.7In honor of the 10th anniversary of the "Powerpuff Girls" series, the cast and crew reminisce about the cartoon's development and history.
The Powerpuff Girls: Who, What, Where, How, Why... Who Cares?
2009
This docuseries tells the story of female animation pioneers in both past and present days, looking into the challenges they have faced and the progress they have made while exploring the obstacles that still exist. Highlighting the determination and passion that moved women out of the ink & paint department and into the role of animator and beyond, the docuseries seeks to inspire the next generation of animation storytellers, while questioning the inequality between men and women within the creative workforce of animation.
Beyond Ink & Paint: The Women of Animation
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