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'''Michael Carrington''' (born '''Michael Andrew Chuprin-Plicha''' in Camden, New South Wales, Australia on 5th May 1961) is an Australian television executive and producer.
'''Michael Carrington''' joined [[HiT Entertainment]] around February 2013 and was the "executive in charge of production" on [[Thomas and Friends]], taking over from [[Karen Barnes]] starting with the [[eighteenth season]]. [[Marion Edwards]], who is the current executive producer, had to report to him. He worked as a co-executive producer on [[Tale of the Brave]].
 
   
 
He joined [[HiT Entertainment]] around February 2013 and was the "executive in charge of production" on [[Thomas & Friends]], taking over from [[Karen Barnes]] starting with the [[Series 18|eighteenth series]] and ended with [[The Adventure Begins]]. [[Marion Edwards]], who was the executive producer at that time, had to report to him. He worked as a co-executive producer on [[Tale of the Brave]].
Michael joined HiT Entertainment after leaving Turner Entertainment where he was the head of kids content. Michael has also worked as a controller for CBeebies. When appointed at HiT, he said he had greatly admired their work. After working at HiT for 14 months, Michael left the company in favour for [[Christopher Keenan]] to take over the position in July, and work for The Foundation as the Chief Executive Producer.
 
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Michael joined HiT Entertainment after leaving Turner Entertainment where he was the head of kids content. Michael has also worked as a controller for CBeebies. When appointed at HiT, he said he had greatly admired their work. After working at HiT for fourteen months, Michael left the company to work for The Foundation as the Chief Executive Producer. He was replaced at HiT by [[Christopher Keenan]] in July 2014.
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He also worked for Cartoon Network, working on the series, "Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated".
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He was CEO of Zodick Kids Studios. In July 2015, he was assigned to work with [[Britt Allcroft]] to bring The Magical Adventures of Mumfie to new audiences around the world.
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He is currently the Head of Childrens and Education for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
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==Executive Producer==
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* [[Series 18]]
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===Movies/Specials===
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* [[Tale of the Brave]]
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* [[The Adventure Begins]]
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.hitentertainment.com/corporate/newsdetail.aspx?nid=117 HiT Entertainment's press release]
 
* [http://www.hitentertainment.com/corporate/newsdetail.aspx?nid=117 HiT Entertainment's press release]
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 13 May 2019

MichaelCarrington

Michael Carrington (born Michael Andrew Chuprin-Plicha in Camden, New South Wales, Australia on 5th May 1961) is an Australian television executive and producer.

He joined HiT Entertainment around February 2013 and was the "executive in charge of production" on Thomas & Friends, taking over from Karen Barnes starting with the eighteenth series and ended with The Adventure Begins. Marion Edwards, who was the executive producer at that time, had to report to him. He worked as a co-executive producer on Tale of the Brave.

Michael joined HiT Entertainment after leaving Turner Entertainment where he was the head of kids content. Michael has also worked as a controller for CBeebies. When appointed at HiT, he said he had greatly admired their work. After working at HiT for fourteen months, Michael left the company to work for The Foundation as the Chief Executive Producer. He was replaced at HiT by Christopher Keenan in July 2014.

He also worked for Cartoon Network, working on the series, "Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated".

He was CEO of Zodick Kids Studios. In July 2015, he was assigned to work with Britt Allcroft to bring The Magical Adventures of Mumfie to new audiences around the world.

He is currently the Head of Childrens and Education for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Executive Producer

Seasons

Movies/Specials

External Links

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