EXCLUSIVE: Sophie Watts, the previous co-founding President of STX Leisure, has joined the board of UK animation agency Two Daughters Leisure.
The appointment has been made with a view to U.S. enlargement.
Two Daughters Leisure was arrange in 2016 by James Reatchlous. Their first IP, Moley, started with a half-hour particular and is now broadcast in 180 nations in 30 languages, together with on Peacock within the U.S. The corporate’s characteristic slate contains The Land of Generally, starring Ewan McGregor, Mel Brooks and Helena Bonham Carter, releasing late 2025. Directed by Leon Joosen (Saving Santa), Bonnie Arnold (How you can Prepare Your Dragon) and Alan Yentob (Billy Elliot) are exec-producing alongside Two Daughters Government Chairman James Reatchlous and CEO Simon Bobin.
The board appointment was introduced final evening on the Two Daughters Leisure Gala occasion at The Academy Museum Of Movement Footage in Hollywood.
Watts mentioned at this time: “Having identified James for a number of years and being charmed by Moley from the start, it offers me nice pleasure to assist Two Daughters Leisure develop and develop in Hollywood as they construct their slate. The corporate’s distinctive and heartwarming backstory is uncommon, and this authenticity units them aside. This, coupled with distinctive storytelling, a world-class staff, and excellent voice expertise, makes me assured that Two Daughters Leisure has a rare future forward.”
Simon Bobin, CEO of Two Daughters Leisure commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sophie as a board member and non-executive director at Two Daughters Leisure. Sophie is a real pioneer within the Leisure area, and a visionary enterprise chief who’s admired and revered throughout the trade. We imagine her steerage and assist can assist take the corporate to new heights, particularly within the US the place our subsequent stage of progress is targeted.”
Watts helped construct STX into a major indie main, first piecing it along with Bob Simonds in 2011. She resigned from her position as Company President in 2018 earlier than the corporate hit a troubled spell.
Two Daughters Leisure is represented within the U.S. by Zero Gravity Administration.
