Commenting on her appointment, she said, "I'm hoping to work ... on making a film and explore the potential of computer animation."

He declined to comment on his appointment.

They have not commented on his appointment.

He said Mr. Hirai was not available to comment on his new appointment.

Mayor James was once again unavailable to comment on Ms. Bolden's appointment.

The judge declined to comment on Mr. D'Amato's appointment.

Fred Knubel, the University's spokesman, declined to comment on Mr. Dinkins's appointment.

Mr. Skinner would not publicly comment on his appointment, although he issued a brief statement in which he sought to reassure franchisees and employees.

Reached yesterday, Mr. Bell declined to comment on Ms. Guinier's appointment.

Grigoryan commented on his appointment, saying "it was a great honour for me to be asked to direct a Festival, with the guitar at its heart."