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Raphael Bob-Waskberg
Image Credit: Courtesy of Netflix Hollywood took notice when Bob-Waksberg came out of nowhere with his talking horse in 2014. Bojack, still a critical darling after five seasons, scored a rare syndication deal on Comedy Central and has prompted two series sales for its 34-year-old creator in the past year.
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Loren Bouchard
Image Credit: Courtesy of FOX Inking a massive renewal deal with 20th TV, thanks in part to Bob’s Burgers (said to be highly consumed on Hulu and with a feature on the way), Bouchard is behind Apple’s first big animated swing — musical comedy Central Park, whose cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci and Josh Gad.
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Matt Groening
Image Credit: Courtesy of Netflix Animation’s elder statesman, the 64-year-old Simpsons creator launched his first new series in 20 years with Netflix’s Disenchantment — a two-season order that Nielsen suggests got a strong initial sampling with 4 million viewers over opening weekend. The Simpsons remains a stalwart, New Fox or Old Fox.
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Seth MacFarlane
Image Credit: FOX WWSMD: What will Seth MacFarlane do? That’s the big question as the longtime 20th TV golden boy weighs a future with or without Disney as his current deal expires. His interests may be with dramedy The Orville, but his thrall still resides in the ability to create, sell and voice four-quadrant cartoons.
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Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon
Image Credit: Courtesy of Adult Swim Ignoring the Murphys and Berlantis, there are few bigger deals in 2018 than this duo’s 70-episode pickup for Rick and Morty. Adult Swim’s megahit, which often tops Big Bang Theory in the key demo, also brought Roiland a two-season order for Solar Opposites at Hulu.
This story first appeared in the Oct. 17 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
