Panelist:Robert Swartz
VP, Original Series
Rob Swartz is vice president of original series for Cartoon Network. Along with leading development and current teams, Swartz oversees development of all of Cartoon Network's animated, live-action and alternative series. He is responsible for identifying new creative talent to develop for Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Studios.
Previously, Swartz was vice president of alternative programming for the Sci-Fi Channel, where he was responsible for the development and production of reality, game/competition, late night and other alternative programming. He also developed and launched Destination Truth, the network's highly rated new reality series and was responsible for overseeing the very successful Ghost Hunter franchise. Swartz worked on content development for Sci-Fi's broadband video network Pulse and has held prior positions at NBC Entertainment and Walt Disney/Touchstone Television.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
