Sascha Paladino

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Sascha Paladino
Born
Sascha Paladino
Alma mater Wesleyan University
Occupation(s)Writer, producer
Years active2002–present
SpouseErin Torneo [1]

Sascha Paladino is an American television writer and documentary director. At Nickelodeon, he was the head writer and developer of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan , for which he received a 2010 Daytime Emmy Award nomination. [2] He also wrote for other Nick-produced shows, including Blue's Clues , Oobi (on the Noggin channel), Team Umizoomi , Wonder Pets! and the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club . [3] Paladino was the director of the documentary Throw Down Your Heart, which was about his half-brother, the banjo player Béla Fleck. [4]

Paladino started working for Disney Junior with the 2013 show Henry Hugglemonster , and he later created Miles From Tomorrowland for the network. [5] He is also the showrunner of Mira, Royal Detective . [6]

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References

  1. Stowe, Stacey (August 5, 2007). "Erin Torneo and Sascha Paladino (Published 2007)". The New York Times .
  2. "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announces the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award nominations" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 12 May 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  3. Milligan, Mercedes (July 17, 2020). "Animation Masters Summit: Creating Relevant Toons in Turbulent Times". He also developed and served as head writer and producer for Nickelodeon's Ni Hao, Kai-lan. His additional writing credits include Doc McStuffins , Team Umizoomi, Wonder Pets, Winx Club, Tickety Toc , Blue's Clues, Oobi and Sid the Science Kid .
  4. "Music Diplomacy: Interview with "Throw Down Your Heart" Director Sascha Paladino". April 24, 2009.
  5. Beck, Jerry (February 5, 2015). "Creator Sascha Paladino on Disney's "Miles From Tomorrowland"". IndieWire .
  6. "Disney Brings India's Vibrant Culture to US Preschoolers in 'Mira, Royal Detective'". Animation World Network .