Roman re-establishes ties to animation firm. (Media & Technology).(Phil Roman in talks with Film Roman)(Brief Article)

From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: March 4, 2002| Author: Satzman, Darrell | Copyright information

Three years after leaving Film Roman to open a smaller production business, animator Phil Roman, who founded the company two decades ago, is re-establishing ties.

"I'm enthused. There's a tremendous potential:' said Roman, who left in 1999 after North Hollywood-based Film Roman went public. 'This is a company that's known all over the world and that has very high visibility."

But it's been a rough few years. Despite animating primetime hits such as Fox's "The...

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