Robert Sorcher (born December 22, 1961) is an American television executive producer for Warner Bros. Television Group. Sorcher was formerly executive vice president, executive producer, and global chief content officer at Cartoon Network from 2008 to 2021, and promoted in 2013.[1] He was a producer for We Bare Bears, Adventure Time, Clarence, Regular Show, Steven Universe, Over the Garden Wall, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. As chief content officer, he was responsible for original content development for Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Studios.[2][3] Sorcher previously worked at AMC Network where he introduced scripted originals to the channel, including award-winning series Broken Trail, Mad Men and Breaking Bad.
Rob Sorcher | |
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0.jpg) Sorcher at the 2015 Peabody Awards for Adventure Time | |
| Born | Robert Sorcher December 22, 1961 |
| Occupation | Executive producer |
Career
editRob Sorcher oversaw Cartoon Network Studios[4] in Los Angeles, where he executive produced content for worldwide distribution to 192 countries and 370 million homes. He managed all content, which in the past included series like Steven Universe[5] and Adventure Time,[6] CN Games[7][8] and the flagship CN app.
Sorcher's career worked with several advertisement companies such as Grey Advertising, Griffin-Bacal, and Benton & Bowles.
He also worked for AMC Network as its executive vice president of programming and production.[9] He was credited with leading the network to tremendous growth, thanks to his introduction of scripted originals and Emmy-award winning series such as Mad Men and [10][11][12] Breaking Bad, which were both named by the New York Times among the 20 best TV dramas since The Sopranos,[13] and the mini-series Broken Trail.[1]
Prior to AMC, Sorcher was EVP and GM of USA Network for a short time prior to the sudden appointment of Doug Herzog.
Sorcher had also served as EVP of Programming/Production at Fox Family Channel,[14] and earlier in his career worked as the first general manager of Cartoon Network with the creation of his The Cartoonstitute variety project. He moved to start his own production company.[15]
Selected credits
editTelevision series – executive producer
edit| Year(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 2020 | The Fungies! |
| 2020–2021 | Tig n' Seek |
| 2020–2021 | Close Enough |
| 2020–2021 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands |
| 2019–2020 | Steven Universe Future |
| 2019–2021 | Primal |
| 2019–2021 | Infinity Train |
| 2019–2020 | Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart |
| 2019–2021 | Victor and Valentino |
| 2018–2021 | Summer Camp Island |
| 2018–present | DIY |
| 2018–2021 | Craig of the Creek |
| 2018–2021 | Apple & Onion |
| 2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes |
| 2017 | Samurai Jack |
| 2016–2021 | Ben 10 |
| 2016–2019 | Mighty Magiswords |
| 2016–2019 | The Powerpuff Girls |
| 2015 | Long Live the Royals |
| 2015–2019 | We Bare Bears |
| 2014 | Over the Garden Wall |
| 2014–2018 | Clarence |
| 2014–2016 | Mixels |
| 2013–2019 | Steven Universe |
| 2013–2017 | Uncle Grandpa |
| 2013 | Incredible Crew |
| 2012–2014 | Ben 10: Omniverse |
| 2012–2013 | Level Up |
| 2011–2012 | Secret Mountain Fort Awesome |
| 2011–2013 | The Problem Solverz |
| 2010–2011 | Robotomy |
| 2010–2011 | Sym-Bionic Titan |
| 2010 | Tower Prep |
| 2010–2017 | Regular Show |
| 2010 | The Cartoonstitute |
| 2010–2013 | Generator Rex |
| 2010–2012 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien |
| 2010–2018 | Adventure Time |
Other programs – executive producer
edit| Year(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Good Jubies |
| 2014 | The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed |
| 2013–present | Cartoon Network Shorts Department |
| 2013 | Stop Bullying: Speak Up – Special |
| 2011 | Level Up |
| 2011–2014 | Hall of Game Awards |
Primetime Emmy awards
edit| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| We Bare Bears | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Adventure Time | Won | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| The Powerpuff Girls | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Regular Show | Nominated | |
| Steven Universe | Nominated | ||
| Adventure Time | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program | Over the Garden Wall | Won | |
| 2014 | Outstanding Short-Format Animated Program | Adventure Time | Nominated |
| Regular Show | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Regular Show | Won | ||
| 2011 | Adventure Time | Nominated | |
| Regular Show | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Uncle Grandpa | Nominated | |
| Adventure Time | Nominated |
Other awards
edit| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Peabody Award | Steven Universe | Won |
| 2019 | GLAAD Media Award | Steven Universe | Won |
| 2016 | BAFTA Awards | We Bare Bears | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "Rob Sorcher, Mike Lazzo Upped at Cartoon Network, Adult Swim". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 July 2013.
- ^ Marechal, AJ (8 July 2013). "Turner Broadcasting Taps Key Exec Roles for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network".
- ^ "CN Doc Short".
- ^ "cartoonnetworkstudios.com".
- ^ "'Steven Universe' Creator Looks Back on Her Groundbreaking Series as It Comes to a Close". 18 March 2020.
- ^ "HBO Max Brings Back 'Adventure Time' With Four Specials From Cartoon Network Studios". 23 October 2019.
- ^ "A new Cartoon Network show finds inspiration in Columbia, Md., the animator's home town". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Cartoon Network Keeps Innovating With "Mighty Magiswords" App". 11 November 2016.
- ^ "Mad Men's True Story, From Start to Finish".
- ^ "We Live In The Peak TV World 'Mad Men' Created 10 Years Ago". July 19, 2017.
- ^ Martin, Brett (2014). Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution: From The Sopranos to Mad Men and The Wire to Breaking Bad. Penguin. ISBN 0143125699
- ^ Thompson, Derek (2018). Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. Penguin. ISBN 9781524735081
- ^ "The 20 Best TV Dramas Since 'The Sopranos'". The New York Times. 10 January 2019.
- ^ "CN's Sorcher, Adult Swim's Lazzo Get Promotions". 8 July 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-08-28). "Cartoon Network's Rob Scorcher Segues To Production Deal, Sam Register Adds Cartoon Network Studios Oversight, Amy Friedman Joins Net As Senior Advisor". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
External links
edit- Rob Sorcher at IMDb