Andrew Robinson

Presenting
Andrew Robinson joined Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development in 2014, crafting screenplays for animated cinematics, short stories, comics, song lyrics and other storytelling in and around Blizzard’s games. Starting with the “Harbingers” shorts for WoW: Legion, he has written character announcements for Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch; comics for StarCraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone and WoW; song lyrics for Hearthstone; anime and full CG pieces like Overwatch’s “Honor and Glory,” “Dragons,” “Calling” and more, including upcoming stories and cinematics for multiple games. Besides his work at Blizzard, Robinson has written for over 25 television series, including five “Transformers” shows and at least two “Spider-Man”s. So, y’know… he’s pretty cool.

Participant Schedule

Saturday 10/28 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Collaborative Storytelling in Blizzard Cinematics

Ballroom G | Matthew Cohan, Andrew Robinson, Jon Teer, Jake Patton, Blizzard Entertainment, Ae Ri Yoon, Kiersten Vannest, Brian Horn

Dive into the world of Blizzard Cinematics with Matthew Cohan (Senior Manager, Writing), Marc Messenger (Cinematic Director), Anna Morgan (Cinematic Director), Mike Koizumi (Principal Storyboard Artist), Andrew Robinson (Principal Writer I), Jon Teer (Senior Manager, Previz/Camera), and Jake Patton (Animation Editorial Supervisor). Explore how these talented individuals collaborate across various disciplines to craft enthralling narratives and create immersive experiences. Discover the intricacies of their roles, the challenges they overcome, and the creative synergies that drive them to deliver cinematic excellence in the gaming world.