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Exec Shuffle For 6/27/14: The District, Disney, BBC Worldwide, Starz, TV Land
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Exec Shuffle For 7/11/14: Netflix, Relativity Media, Lionsgate, Imagine Television, Starz
Company Launches
The Jackal Group: Gail Berman has set a wide-ranging partnership with Fox Networks Group to launch this production entity. The new company will focus on developing digital and television projects for outlets across the 21st Century Fox TV and digital spectrum. Nonfiction Producers Association: A group of New York-based unscripted production companies have formed this trade group, which is designed to promote the growth of the reality and documentary television business. Rick Feldman has been appointed Executive Director.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
ABC Entertainment Group: Peachy Pascual has been named Director, Casting. Patricia Yuen has been named Manager, Casting. CBS Television Studios: Brianna Bennett has joined as Vice President, Drama Development. Global Eagle: Dave Davis has been named Chief Executive Officer. Iskandar Malaysia Studios: Rezal A. Rahman has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Netflix: Brian Wright has joined as Head, Original Kids & Family Programming. Relativity Media: Angela Courtin joined as Chief Marketing Officer. Turner Sports: Lenny Daniels has been named President. Universal Pictures International: Jo Yan has joined as Managing Director and Executive Vice President, China.Film
Dakota Films: Tally Barr has been named Executive Vice President, Development and Production. Free Association: Peter Kiernan has joined as a Partner. Lionsgate: Ross Pollack has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. MarVista Digital Entertainment: Scott Kirpatrick has been named Director, Distribution. Vanessa Shapiro has been named Head and Executive Vice President, MarVista Entertainment. Rebecca Shipley has joined as Manager. New Regency: Jeff Elefterion has joined as Chief of Marketing. Heta Paarte has joined as the Chief of International Marketing. Paramount Animation: Lino DiSalvo has joined as Creative Director. Saban Films: Kendall Doty has joined as Vice President, Digital.Television
3AD: Keo Lee has joined Development Executive. Lindsay Goffman has joined as Head of Development. Big Beach Films: Dan Pasternack has joined as Head, Television Division. Imagine Television: Peter Eskelsen has been named Vice President. ITV Studios Germany: Christiane Ruff has joined as Managing Director. K/O Paper Products: Aaron Baiers has been named Vice President, Television Development. The Foundation: Michael Carrington has joined as Chief Executive Officer. TwoFour: Mark Hawkins has been named Chief Executive Officer TwoFour Digital. Melanie Leach has been named Chief Executive Officer. Zodiak Media: Ron Henwood has been named Chief Executive Officer, UK, Belgium and the Netherlands.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, Law Firms and Guilds
Abrams Artist Agency: Jay Schachter and Evan Miller have joined as Theatrical Agents. Art Directors Guild (ADG): Scott Roth has been reappointed as Executive Director. Authentic Talent and Literary Management: Alissa Feldman and Jason Egenberg have joined as Talent Managers in the Los Angeles office. BRS/Gage: Amy Abell-Rosenfield has joined as Agent, Talent. CAA: Olivia Blaustein has been promoted to Coordinator, Scripted Television. JB Monu has been promoted to Coordinator, Scripted Television. ICM Partners: Matthew Baldovsky has been named Coordinator, Television Literary. Magnolia Entertainment: Jared Ceizler has been named Manager, Talent & Literary. Kauveh Khozein has been named Coordinator, Talent & Literary. Ari Zudkewich has been named Manager, Talent & Literary. Paradigm: Ellie Schiff has been promoted to Coordinator, Television Literary. Slate PR: Elyse Weissman has joined as Account Executive. Storied Media Group: Dennis Kim has joined as Manager, Television Literary. UTA: Aaron Hart has joined as Agent, Literary. Ziffren Brittenham, LLP: Dean Bahat has joined as Attorney.Cable
Animal Planet: Rick Holzman has been named General Manager and Executive Vice President. E!/Esquire Network: Donald Storm III has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Food Network and Cooking Channel: Darren Campo has joined as Senior Vice President, Program Strategy. FOX News Channel: Sam Moser has been promoted to Vice President, National Sales & Marketing, New York. MiTú: Jeff Mayo has joined as senior Vice President of Business and Revenue Operations. Revolt Television: Andre Harrell has joined as Vice Chairman. Starz: Ken Zegna has been promoted to Vice President, Original Programming.Digital
Fusion: Jane Spencer has joined as Editor-in-Chief, Digital Platforms. Golden Eagle Entertainment: Dave Davis has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Method Studios: Marc Weigert has joined as President. Powerhouse Animation: Brad Winters has joined as Director, Development and Associate Producer. Twitter: Mike Gupta has been named Senior Vice President, Strategic Investments. Anthony Noto has joined as Chief Financial Officer.Music
Republic Records: Joseph Carozza has been named Senior Vice President, Media Relations.Advertising
2C: Omar Acosta has joined as Creative Director, Design.↧
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Exec Shuffle For 7/18/14: Amazon Studios, Universal Television, Skydance, Imagine Television, Maker Studios
Company Launches
The Ideas Room: Jeremy Dear has launched a new London based production company. The Ideas Room will concentrate on U.S. and U.K. marketplaces, focusing on factual entertainment, popular science and lifestyle-based content.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
ABC: Mike Dean has joined as the Vice President, Programmatic & Data Driven Sales. ABC Family: Salaam Coleman Smith has joined as Executive Vice President, Strategy & Programming. Catalogue Amazon Studios: Dan Seligmann has joined as Development Executive, Comedy Series. Discovery Networks: Dominic Coles has joined as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Western Europe division. Fox Television Group: Gary Newman and Dana Walden have been named co-Chairmen and co-Chief Executive Officers of Fox Television Group, the newly formed business unit within Fox Networks Group which will oversee both Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Television. NBC Universal: Lauren Skowronski has joined as the Vice President, Corporate Communications, as of August 11, 2014. Paramount Television: Adam Fasullo has been named a Creative Executive. PBS: Scott Nourse has joined as Vice President, Digital Product Development. Scripps Networks: Sameer Deen has joined as the Senior Vice President, Multi-Platform Distribution & Strategy. Sony Pictures Entertainment: Doug Belgrad has been named President of the Motion Pictures Group. Universal Television: Daniel Shear has joined as Vice President, Comedy Development. Warner Bros: Niki Sherrod has been named Senior Vice President, Music.Film
Compact Media Group: David Johnson has been named Chief Executive Officer. Myriad Pictures: Stacy Glassgold has joined as Manager, Sales & Distribution. Skydance: Jesse Sisgold has been named Chief Operating Officer.Television
9 Story Entertainment: Neil Court has joined as Executive Chairman. CORE Media Group: Simon Shaps has been named Consultant. Dick Clark Productions: Amy Thurlow has joined as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. FanFare Productions: Kate Gill has been named Manager, Creative Affairs. HSN: Bill Brand has been named President and Chief Marketing Officer. Imagine Television: Jon Radler has joined as Vice President. IWC Media: Paul Murray has joined as Head, Formats. Keshet International: Karina Dolgiej has joined as the Manager of Sales, Latin America. Kinetic Content: Katie Griffin and Karrie Wolfe have been named co-Heads of Development. Revolt: Dave Duff has joined as the Vice President, Content Distribution. Studio Lambert: Tania Alexander has been named Director, Factual Entertainment. Jack Burgess has joined as the Head of Development. Tim Harcourt has been named Creative Director. TwoFour Arabia: Yara Awad has been named General Manager. Warner Horizon Television: Kyle Schmitz has been named Manager, Comedy Development & Current Series.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Authentic Talent and & Literary Management: Jason Egenberg has joined as a Manager. Alissa Feldman has joined as a Manager. Brand Arc: Kevin McAuliffe has joined as the Managing Director, New York. Resolution: Rachel Sheedy has joined as an Agent. Slate PR: Elyse Weissman has joined as an Account Executive.Cable
A+E: Lee Boykoff has been named Vice President, Digital Analytics and CRM. Julya Fridman has been named Vice President, Multiplatform & Distribution Analytics. Tom Pellegrino has been named Senior Vice President, Brand Research. Marcela Tabares has been named Senior Vice President, Revenue Research. Bravo & Oxygen Media: David Kaplan has been named Senior Vice President, Research & Insights. Cartoon Network: Christina Miller has joined as President and General Manager of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang. Food Network: Megan Lawrence has joined as Vice President, Programming and Development.Digital
Maker Studios: Charles Gabriel has joined as Chief Advertising Officer.Music
DMI Music & Media: Kevin Gore has joined as President and Chief Operating Officer. Island Records: Eric Wong has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager.↧
Rep Moves For 7/18/14: More/Medavoy Management, WME, Paradigm, ICM Partners
Agencies
Artistry: The Sheldon Prosnit Agency, one of the first companies to represent below-the-line talent, haschanged its name to Artistry. The rebranding marks an effort to create a fresh new chapter for the company, which was originally formed in the 1980s. The agency, comprised of six agents, handles a deep pool of talent that includes Directors of Photography, Editors, Production Designers and Costume Designers. Some of their most notable clients include DPs Luca Bigazzi and Chris Blauvelt, Editors Jay Cassidy and Luis Carballar, Production Designers Chad Keith and Anne Siebel, as well as Costume Designers Pierre-Yves Gayraud and Alonzo Wilson. Equitable Stewardship for Artists (ESA): Camera operator and director Reza Tabrizi is now represented by Paul Alan Smith.Reza originally began his career as a camera operator, working on such television series as Detroit 1-8-7, Necessary Roughness and Shameless. In 2012, Tabrizi started work as a camera operator on the NBC series Chicago Fire and he has since racked up an impressive credits list of over fifty episodes. Recently, Tabrizi landed his first television directing gig on the series, helming the episode “A Heavy Weight,” which aired earlier this year. Tabrizi is currently scheduled to direct another episode of Chicago Fire later this year, as well as an episode of Chicago PD. ICM Partners: Actor, comedian and talk show host Arsenio Hall is now repped by Steve Levine, Tyler Kroos, Greg Lipstone and Michael Kagan. He was previously with APA. Hall most recently hosted the revival of The Arsenio Hall Show, which aired last season in syndication. Starting off his career as a stand-up comedian, Hall got his big break when he took over as an interim replacement host on The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. His successful hosting stint soon led to the groundbreaking first iteration of The Arsenio Hall Show, which ran for five seasons and earned both Primetime Emmy nominations in 1989 and 1990, as well as a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Host. Hall’s subsequent television credits have included a series regular role on the CBS series Martial Law, as well as guest hosting stints on Access Hollywood Live, Piers Morgan Tonight and The View. Hall’s feature credits have included the Eddie Murphy comedies Coming to America and Harlem Nights. In 2012, Hall was the winning contestant on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. Paradigm: Writer and director Carl Franklin is now repped by Adam Kanter, Bill Douglass, David Boxerbaum, Rich Rogers and Nick LoPiccolo. Franklin was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy award for directing the second season premiere of the Netflix series House of Cards. Beginning his career as an actor, Franklin went on to helm a few minor features before he directed his breakthrough film One False Move in 1992. Written by Billy Bob Thornton, that film went on to win immense critical acclaim and win Franklin the Best Director trophy at that year’s Independent Spirit Awards. Franklin’s subsequent features have included such notable features as Devil in a Blue Dress, One True Thing, High Crimes and Out of Time. Franklin’s television credits have included Rome, The Riches, The Pacific, Newsroom, Magic City, Homeland, The Leftovers and multiple episodes of House of Cards. Franklin’s wife and producing partner Jesse B. Franklin will also be joining Paradigm as a client, along with their Monarch Pictures banner. WME Entertainment: Actress Marissa Neitling is now a client. Neitling is currently shooting a supporting role in the upcoming feature San Andreas, opposite Dwayne Johnson. A relative newcomer, Neitling graduated from the Yale School of Drama in 2013, and soon afterwards landed her breakout role as series regular Lt. Kara Foster on the new TNT drama The Last Ship, executive produced by Michael Bay. Prior to getting her big break, Neitling appeared in numerous theatre productions at Yale, including playing Ophelia in Hamlet and appearing in Angels in America: Perestroika. She also appeared in an episode on Leverage in 2011. Neitling continues to be managed by Troy Nankin of Wishlab.Management Companies
More/Medavoy Management: Actress and musician Jill Hennessy is now repped by Erwin More and Brian Medavoy. Hennessy recently played a recurring role on The Good Wife and was a series regular on the French police procedural series Jo, opposite Jean Reno. Making her big screen debut in 1988’s Dead Ringers, Hennessy is probably best known for her starring role on the NBC series Crossing Jordan, as well as her series regular roles on Law & Order and the David Milch HBO series Luck, opposite Dustin Hoffman. Hennessy’s feature credits have included Robocop 3, I Shot Andy Warhol, Most Wanted, Wild Hogs, Lymelife and Small Town Murder Songs. In addition to her acting career, Hennessy has worked as a musician, recording the album Ghost in My Head in 2009, as well as performing as part of the 2010 Lilith Fair. More/Medavoy Management: Actor and producer Chris Vance is now repped by Erwin More and Brian Medavoy. Vance currently stars in and executive produces the TNT/Atlantique series Transporter, which is spun-off from the hit Jason Statham features. He also plays a recurring role as Lt. Col. Charles “Casey” Jones on the TNT series Rizzoli & Isles. Vance began his career working on British and Australian television series, achieving his first big success playing Sean Everleigh on the Australian series All Saints. Soon afterwards, Vance made his first impression on U.S. audiences with his role as James Whistler on the third and fourth seasons of Prison Break. He then went on to star as the lead Dr. Jack Gallagher on the Fox series Mental. Vance’s other credits have included recurring roles on Burn Notice and Dexter, as well as guest spots on Fairly Legal and Crossing Lines.↧
Exec Shuffle For 7/25/14: AMC, A+E Networks, TLC, Universal Cable Productions, FremantleMedia
Company Launches
3BlackDot: Digital content executives and producers Angelo Pullen, Luke Stepelton, and Hank Stepelton have joined with YouTube personalities Tom Cassell and Adam Montoya to launch 3BlackDot, a digital video and game production shingle with a focus on social media marketing. The group has also launched a video production wing, Pickaxe, which will produce content for traditional distribution platforms as well as digital distribution platforms. iQiyi Pictures: Chinese online video platform, iQiyi has launched a new movie production studio iQiyi Pictures. The studio hopes to work with established production companies to raise funds, provide audience data and participate in marketing. Origin Digital Studios: Mark Miller has launched new VFX house Origin Digital Studios in Burbank. Origin hopes to focus on television, films, commercials as well as various special projects. Water’s End Productions: Writer/Director Tom Dolby has launched his own production shingle, Water’s End Productions. The company is going to develop and produce projects and Dolby is seeking partners to help him finance.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
20th Century Fox Television: Mike Raab has been named Analyst, Brand Management & Digital Media. A+E Networks: Lee Boykoff has been named Vice President, Digital Analytics & CRM. Julya Fridman has been named Vice President, Multiplatform & Distribution Analytics. Tom Pellegrino has been named Senior Vice President, Brand Research. Marcela Tabares has been named Senior Vice President, Revenue Research. Alibaba: Zhang Qiang has joined as Head of the Film Group. AMC: Drew Brown has joined as Senior Vice President, Production. CBS Corporation: Wolfgang Hammer has been named Digital Content Consultant. HGTV & DIY Network: John Feld has been named Vice President, Programming & Production. Scripps Networks Interactive: Crystal B. Washington has been named Senior Vice President, External Relations & Vendor Management. TVGN: Debra Wichser has joined as Chief Financial Officer.Film
Alpine Labs: Jamie Denenberg has been named Partner and Chief Strategy Officer. Illumination Entertainment: Jessica Hall has joined as Vice President, Development. MPAA: Joanna McIntosh has joined as Executive Vice President Global Policy and External Affairs.Television
Echo Lake Entertainment: Chris Davis has joined as Vice President, Television. FremantleMedia: Chris O’Dell has been named Head, Global Entertainment Production. Hud:sun Media: Nick Borenstein has joined as Manager, TV Development. Talpa Media US: Jay Bienstock has joined as the Chief Executive Officer. TLC: Tom King has joined as Vice President, Creative Marketing. Zodiak New York: French Horwitz has joined as Vice President, Development & Current.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Converge Media Group: Steven Watterman has been named Manager. The Schiff Company: Michael Diamond has joined as Literary Manager.Cable
National Geographic Channel: Tim Pastore has joined as President, Original Programming. Nickelodeon: Angela Silak has been named Coordinator, Original Movies. Universal Cable Productions: Kate Fenske has joined as Vice President, Development. Elise Henderson has joined as Vice President, Development.Digital
All Def Digital: Sanjay Sharma has joined as President and Chief Operating Officer. Facebook: Dan Reed has joined as Head, Global Sports Partnerships. Machinima: Tricia White has joined as Chief People Officer.↧
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Rep Moves For 7/25/14: CAA, WME, Abrams Artists Agency, More/Medavoy Management
Agencies
Abrams Artists Agency: Actor Lane Garrison is now a client in the theatrical department.Garrison is currently appearing in a role on the new El Rey network series From Dusk Til Dawn. He also will recur in a role on The CW’s upcoming series The Messengers. However, Garrison is probably best known to audiences for his breakthrough role, portraying David “Tweeney” Apolskis on the hit Fox series Prison Break. His other television roles have included playing Buck Barrow in 2013’s mini-series Bonnie and Clyde: Dead and Alive and recurring on NBC’s The Event. Garrison's feature credits have included Shooter, opposite Mark Wahlberg, and Camp X-Ray, opposite Kristen Stewart. The latter film premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and will be released in late 2014.Garrison continues to be managed by Matt Floyd and Dannielle Thomas at Untitled. CAA: Actor, producer, writer and director Andy Garcia is now repped by Franklin Latt, Kevin Huvane, Chris Andrews, Michael Katcher, Tony Etz and Christy Haubegger. Garcia will soon appear in the feature films Kill the Messenger and Let’s Be Cops, opposite Damon Wayans, Jr. and Jake Johnson. Starting off his career in the early eighties, Garcia has led a prolific career with memorable roles in such features as The Untouchables, The Godfather Part III, Internal Affairs, Black Rain, When A Man Loves a Woman and the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. In 2005, Garcia moved into directing, helming his first feature The Lost City, in which he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman and Bill Murray. Up next, the busy actor is set to appear in What About Love, Max Steel and Headlock. He will also direct and star in Hemingway and Fuentes, a feature he co-wrote with Hilary Hemingway, the niece of Ernest Hemingway. Garcia was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Godfather, Part III. CAA: Writer and producer David E Kelley is now repped by Rob Kenneally and Joe Cohen. He was previously with WME. Kelley most recently created and produced the hit CBS series The Crazy Ones, starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Starting his career as a writer on the Steven Bochco series L.A. Law, Kelley went on to executive produce that series and then co-create Doogie Howser M.D. with Bochco in 1992. After launching David E Kelley Productions, Kelly subsequently created and produced a slew of iconic series including Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, Boston Legal and Harry’s Law. Kelley is one of the few producers to have their series run on all four of the top U.S. networks. In addition to his multiple Emmy wins, Kelley also pulled off the rare feat of winning both Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Comedy Series in 1999, for his series The Practice and Ally McBeal respectively. CAA: Reggaeton star Yandel is now repped by Bruno Del Granado. Yandel recently completed his first solo U.S. tour, in support of his second solo album De Lider a Leyenda. Emerging on the music scene in 1995, Yandel is probably best known as a member of the Reggaton duo Wisin & Yandel and overall the Grammy-winning singer-producer has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. In 2003, Yandel released his first solo album Quien Contra Mí. His second album De Lider a Leyenda followed last year, which featured the singles "Hasta Abajo" and "Hable De Ti." Yandel also served as a coach on the third season Mexico’s version of The Voice, La Voz… Mexico. UTA: Actor Michael Landes is now repped by Nancy Gates and Darren Boghosian. Landes recently starred opposite Anne Heche in the NBC series Save Me. He’s also appeared in guest roles on The Crazy Ones and Reckless. Starting his career on ABC’s The Wonder Years, Landes is probably best known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the first season of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He also starred in the UPN series Special Unit 2 and he served as a series regular on the Series 1 of the BBC show Love Soap. His other television credits include recurring parts on Ghost Whisperer, Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 and the BBC series Material Girl. His feature credits include Final Destination 2, Last Chance Harvey, Possession, 11-11-11 and Burlesque. WME Entertainment: Screenwriter and producer Ed Ricourt is now repped in all areas. After years of struggle and penning several buzzed-about scripts that went unproduced, Ricourt finally got his big break with last year’s hit feature Now You See Me, which starred Jesse Eisenberg and Mark Ruffalo, and ended up grossing $351 million worldwide. Ricourt co-scripted that film with Boaz Yakin, sharing screen credit with Ed Solomon. Next up, Ricourt is set to be a consulting producer on the upcoming Netflix/Marvel series Jessica Jones, about an ex-superheroine who now runs her own detective agency. He’s also scripting the graphic novel adaptation Anomaly. Ricourt continues to be managed by Madhouse Entertainment.Management Companies
Maverick: Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys has signed with Ron Laffitte and Guy Oseary for management. Keys is currently at work on her sixth album after her previous album Girl on Fire debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Releasing her first studio album with 2001’s Songs in A Minor, Keys’ debut went on to sell over 12 million copies worldwide and earned Keys five Grammy awards, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for “Fallin.” Her subsequent albums have included The Diary of Alicia Keys, Unplugged, As I Am, Element of Freedom and Girl on Fire. In addition to her music career, Keys has made numerous television appearances and she has acted in such features as Smokin’ Aces, The Nanny Diaries and The Secret Life of Bees. Altogether, Keys has collected a total of 15 Grammys and has sold over 35 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. In 2010, VH1 included Keys in their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. More/Medavoy Management: Actress and screenwriter Sarah Wayne Callies is now repped by Erwin More and Brian Medavoy. Callies will soon appear in the New Line/Warner Bros. feature Into the Storm, which will be released on August 8th. She also recently wrapped production on The Other Side of the Door, helmed by Johanne Roberts. Callies is probably best known, however, for her role playing Lori Grimes on The Walking Dead, as well as portraying Dr. Sara Tancredi for five seasons on Prison Break. Starting her career in the early 2000s, Callies’ first starring role was on the 2003 WB series Tarzan. She also played a recurring character on the CBS show Queens Supreme. In addition to her acting career, Callies is a screenwriter, having previously optioned a screenplay to the Toronto-based company Film Farm. She is currently penning a project for Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Productions.↧
Exec Shuffle For 8/1/14: Showtime, E!, Endemol Beyond USA, Fox International Productions, Netflix
Company Launches
House of Tomorrow: Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones have launched a new production company House of Tomorrow at Endemol UK. The new outfit will produce dramas, half-hour comedies and features for the UK and international markets. IM Global Television: IM Global is launching a television production arm headed up by Mark Stern. IM Global Television seeks to produce under the straight to series model with a creative focus on sci-fi, genre and supernatural programming. The new branch will have access to IM Global’s feature film library. Mam Tor Productions: Tally Garner has set up a production and development shingle. Garner has signed a deal with Endemol UK, which will provide financing. Endemol Worldwide Distribution will provide international distribution. Pursuit Productions: Lauren Sanchez and Dan Friedkin have launched Pursuit Productions, which will focus on producing documentary and non-fiction content for film and television. Rumble: David Lancaster has launched a new production, development and financing company, Rumble. Rumble’s production slate will focus on filmmaker driven film and television pieces. Lancaster has brought Jon Shiffman on board as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer as well as Stephanie Wilcox as Vice President of Development and Production.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
CBS Studios International: Javier Avitla has been named Executive Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs. Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Bruce Theriault has been named Senior Vice President Radio & Journalism. DreamWorks Animation: Ann Daly has been named President. Lewis Coleman has been named Vice Chairman and Acting Chief Accounting Officer in addition to his current duties as Chief Financial Officer. Mark Zoradi has been named Chief Operating Officer. Fox International Productions: Michael Andreen has joined as Senior Vice President, Production. NBCUniversal: Katie Larkin has been named Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales Research & Strategy. Lauren Skowronski has been named Vice President of Corporate Communications. Walt Disney International: Paul Candland has been named President of Asia. Stanley Cheung has been named Chairman of China. Luke Kang has been named Managing Director, Greater China. WWE: Barry McMullin has been named Senior Vice President, Sales & Partnership Marketing.Film
IM Global: Deborah Zipser has joined as Head of Business & Legal Affairs and General Counsel. RLJE International: Stuart Shaw has joined as Managing Director, as of September 01, 2014.Television
Jupiter Entertainment: Melanie Reardon has joined as Senior Director, Development. Offspring Entertainment: Meredith Ditlow has joined as Vice President, Development.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
APA: Jason Parent has joined as Agent, Concerts. Val Wolfe has joined as Agent, Concerts. ICM Partners: Steve Alexander has joined as Partner. Kevin Hussey has joined as joined as Agent. Sarah Kelly has been named Agent. Mosaic: Andrew Lewis has been named Creative Executive. Underground Management: Steve Fisher has joined as a Manager. WME/IMG: Chris Liddell has been named Chief Financial Officer.Cable
Cox Communications: Leigh Woisard was promoted to Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. George Richter was promoted to Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management. Cox Communications: Mallard Holliday was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. Allen Roberts was promoted to Vice President of Cox Business Operations. E!: Betsy Slenzak has been named Director, Series Development & Original Programming. Julie St. Aubin has been named Director, Series Development & Original Programming. Showtime: Jessie Dicovitsky has been named Manager, Original Programming.Digital
AOL: Marta Martinez has been named Head, Global Video Sales. Arsenal: Kira Karlstrom has joined as a Business Development Executive. Defy Media: Mark Gall has joined as Chief Revenue Officer. Endemol Beyond USA: Leslie Morgan has been named Executive Director, Lifestyle Vertical Network & Programming. Netflix: Peter Friedlander has been promoted to Vice President, Original Series.Publishing
Getty Images: Susan Smith Ellis has joined as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, as of September 2014.Music
Def Jam: Rodney Shealey has been named Executive Vice President, Urban Promotion.↧
Exec Shuffle For 8/8/14: Open Road Films, Carnival Films, Circle of Confusion, AMC Networks, Maker Studios
Company Launches
Exponent Media Group: Actor Harry Lennix and Steve Harris have formed a new film production company, Exponent Media Group. The duo currently plans to produce five films over the next three years with budgets in the $1 million range. Zealot Networks: The former co-founder and CEO of Maker Studios Danny Zappin has launched a new digital media distribution company, Zealot Networks. The new venture plans to position itself as a “digital-first” media outfit that is aimed at empowering creative talent while delivering multiplatform revenue, distribution and growth opportunities.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
20th Century Fox: David Singh has joined as Executive Vice President, Creative Advertising. A+E Networks: Joel Denton has joined as Managing Director, International Content Sales & Partnerships. BBC Worldwide: Tobias de Graaff has been named Executive Vice President, Western Europe. Cablevision: David Dibble has joined as Chief Technology Officer. CBS Television Distribution Group: Javier Avitia has been named Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs. CBS Television Studios: Meghan Lyvers has joined as Senior Vice President, Drama Development. Crown Media Networks: Tara Meyer has joined as Vice President, Digital Ad Sales. Hearst Digital Studios: Corey Moss has joined as Senior Vice President, Production & Development. NBCUniversal Television Distribution: Kevin O’Donnell and Kathleen Polett have been named Senior Vice President, Syndication Sales. Sony Pictures Entertainment: Mike Pavlic has been named President of Worldwide Creative Advertising. Time, Inc.: Mark Ellis has joined as Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales.Film
AMBI Distribution: JJ Nugent has joined as Coordinator, Sales & Acquisitions. Australians in Film: Simonne Overend has joined as President. Film4: David Kosse has joined as Director as of November 01, 2014. Open Road Films: Jason Cassidy has been named Chief Marketing Officer. Kaitlyn Vowels has joined as Senior Vice President, Creative Advertising. Ritchie/Wigram Productions: Jeff Ludwig has been named Vice President. Saban Films: Jonathan Saba has joined as Vice President, Marketing and Azniv Taschyan as Vice President of Finance. Whalerock Industries: Aaron Ensweiler has joined as Vice President, Film & Scripted Television.Television
All3Media America: Aaron Saidman has been named Executive Vice President, Production & Development. Bodega Pictures: Scott Paskoff has joined as Vice President, Development. Carnival Films: Danielle Dajani has joined as Head of Production. Tara Cook has joined as Development Producer. Phil Temple has been named Development Producer. Debmar-Mercury Entertainment: Alexandra Jewett has been named Executive Vice President, Programming. El Rey Network: Chad Blankenship has been named Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications. Katie Lanegran has been named Vice President, Public Relations. Outdoor Channel: Timothy Boell has joined as Vice President, Distribution & Affiliate Marketing. Red Arrow International: Harry Gamsu has been named Vice President, Format Acquisitions & Sales. T Group Productions: Patrick McGee has joined as Senior Vice President, Development. Tricon Films & Television: Frank Saperstein has joined as Executive Vice President, Kids, Family & Animation.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Circle of Confusion: Josh Adler has joined as Manager, Literary. DKC Public Relations: Ella Robinson has joined as Senior Vice President, Entertainment. Entertainment Partners: Sammy Simpson has joined as Vice President, Marketing. Hawthorne Direct: Neil Klayman has been named Associate Creative Director. ICM Partners: Brandy Rivers has joined as Agent, Literary. LINK Entertainment: Craig Baumgarten has joined as Partner. United Talent Agency: Alex Brunner has joined as Agent, Film Finance, Independent Film Group.Cable
AMC: Stefano Agosto has been named Manager, Scripted Programming. BBC America: Melissa Drucker has been named Senior Vice President, Television Sales. Discovery Life Channel: Julie Meisner Eagle has joined as Vice President, Production & Development. Nickelodeon: Brittany Macofsky has been named Coordinator, Talent Events. Offspring Entertainment: Meredith Ditlow has joined as Vice President, Television. Oxygen Media: Christine Cowan has been named Vice President, Talent Development. Teri Kennedy has been named Senior Vice President, Current Production. Matt Shanfield has joined as Vice President, Development. Jean Shi has joined as Senior Director, Development. Stephanie Steele has joined as Vice President, Current Production. SyFy: Heather Olander has joined as Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming. Telemundo: Mirta Ojito has joined as Director, News Standards. VH1: Vivian Gomez has been named Director, Current Production. Ken Martinez has joined as Vice President, Current Production, East Coast. Jennifer McGovern has joined as Vice President, Development, East Coast.Digital
Amazon: Judith McGrath has joined as a Board member. AOL Studios: Nate Hayden has been named Vice President, Original & Branded Content. Naomi Yasuda has joined as Senior Director. Maker Studios: Gabriel Lewis has joined as Executive Vice President, Development & Strategy. Bonnie Pan has joined as Executive Vice President, Programming. Spotify: Shiva Rajamaran has joined in an as yet to be determined capacity. Yahoo: Mike Kail has joined as Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President, Infrastructure.Music
RCA Music Group: Mika El-Baz has been named Executive Vice President, West Coast & Publicity.↧
Exec Shuffle For 8/15/14: Univision Communications, Scripps Network Interactive, Blue Ant Media
Company Launches
Bleecker Street: Andrew Karpen has launched this new independent film distribution company. The new venture has financial backing from the founder of 5 Hour Energy, Manoj Bhargava, and will seek to release between three and five films in the next year. Karpen has launched his company with an output deal between Bleecker Street and Shivani Rawat’s ShivHans Pictures.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
ABC Entertainment: Missy Fox has joined as Director, Alternative Series & Specials. CBS Entertainment: Dorey Poder has been named Manager, Casting. Fox International Channels: Prentiss Fraser has joined as Senior Vice President, Global Entertainment Sales. Cherry Yates has joined as Vice President, Corporate Communications. Relativity Media: Matt Alvarez has joined as Executive Vice President, Production and President, Multicultural Division. Scripps Networks Interactive: Dylan Jones has joined as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications. Melissa Mick has joined as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller. Shaftesbury US: Kristopher Galuska has been named Creative Development Executive. The CW: Traci Lynn Blackwell has been named Senior Vice President, Current Programming. Dana Theodoratos has been named Senior Vice President, Talent & Casting. Whalerock Industries: Aaron Ensweiler has joined as Vice President, Film & Scripted Television.Film
Lord Miller: Will Allegra has been named Director of Development. SAG Foundation: Cyd Wilson has joined as Executive Director.Television
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Chuck Dages has been named Chairman. Nicholas Sparks Productions: Stacey Levin has joined as Executive Vice President, Television. Sonar Entertainment: Jenna Glazier has joined as Senior Vice President, Television Series. Peter Keramidas has joined as Executive Vice President, Planning, Strategy & Administration. SundanceTV: Rob Friedman has been named Senior Vice President, Programming & Scheduling. Univision Communications: Kevin Cuddihy has been named President, Local Media. Jessica Rodriguez has been named Chief Marketing Officer.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
APA: Luke Cahill has been named Agent, Concerts Division. Aaron Dixon has been named Agent, Concerts Division. Elizabeth Meczka has been named Agent, Concerts Division. DKC Public Relations: Ella Robinson has joined as Senior Vice President, Entertainment. Jenner & Block: Daniel A. Rozansky has joined as Partner. Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment: Kevin Rowe has joined as Manager, Literary. Sutton, Barth & Vennari: Ferenc Laczko has joined as Agent, Voice-Over. The Cartel: Bradford Bricken has joined as Manager, Literary. The Gotham Group: Shari Smiley has joined as Manager, Literary & Book Department.Cable
A+E Networks: Glen Hansen has joined as Vice President, Content Distribution, Asia-Pacific. Prem Kamath has joined as Deputy Managing Director, Asia-Pacific. El Rey Network: Skip Chaisson has joined as Senior Vice President, Creative & On-Air Promotion.Digital
8i: Rainer Gombos has joined as Executive Creative Director. Blue Ant Media: Gwen Jones McCauley has joined as Director, International Sales. Buzzfeed: Greg Coleman has joined as President. Ze Frank has been named President, BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. Michael Shamberg has joined as an Advisor to BuzzFeed Motion Pictures. Collective Digital Studio: David Weller has joined as Chief Revenue Officer. Jukin Media: David O’Hare has joined as Director, International Licensing.Publishing
Los Angeles Times: Austin Beutner has joined as Chief Executive Officer and Publisher.Music
Universal Music Publishing Group: Rebekah Alperin has joined as Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications.↧
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Exec Shuffle For 8/22/14: CBS Entertainment, The Jackal Group, Intellectual Artists Management, HBO, AMC
Company Launches
Anchor Media Strategy: Alison Rou has launched a new Public Relations company, Anchor Media Strategy. The company will focus on representing showrunners. Rou’s first clients include showrunners Julie Plec, Kerry Ehrin, Erica Messer, Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, John Lehr and Nancy Hower, Ilene Chaiken and Liz Tigelaar. Electric Avenue: Will Arnett has launched a new production shingle, Electric Avenue. The newly formed production company seeks to develop and produce content across all platforms including film, television and digital. Arnett is joined by Jed Weitzman as President and Marc Foreman as Director of Development. Energi Entertainment: Tom Lesinski has launched Energi Entertainment which will develop, finance and produce content for digital and traditional television platforms. Lesinski launches his company with a first-look deal at Legendary Entertainment where he will continue to work on projects from his tenure as President of Digital Content. Possessed TV: Glenn Hugill has launched a new television production shingle out of London, Possessed TV. Hugill is working alongside ITV Studios to develop and produce multi-platform television content.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
CBS Entertainment: Allison Berns has been named Coordinator, Drama Development. Colin Studebaker has been named Coordinator, Comedy Development. Fox Broadcasting Company: David Madden has been named President, Entertainment. Fox Business Network: Brian Jones has been named Executive Vice President, News Operations. Bill Shine has been named Senior Executive Vice President, Programming. Fox Networks Group: Joe Earley has joined as Chief Operating Officer, Fox Television Group. Turner Sports: Matthew Hong has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager. Albert Vertino has been named Senior Vice President, Programming, Turner Sports, and General Manager of NBA DigitalFilm
Cindy Cowan Entertainment: Aimee Rivera has joined as Creative Executive. Dreamworks Animation: Fazal Merchant has been named Chief Financial Officer as of September 15, 2014. Good Deed Entertainment: Myrl A. Schreibman has joined as President of Production. Grey Matter Productions: Tyler Geditz has joined as Coordinator, Development. Nasser Entertainment: Jake Breedlove has joined as Head of Development. Participant Media: Erik Andreasen has been named Vice President, Narrative Films.Television
Free Association: Nellie Stevens-Reed has joined as Vice President, Television. The Jackal Group: Amanda Krentzman has joined as Director of Development.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
First Artists Management: Rich Jacobellis has been named Partner. Intellectual Artists Management: Doug Scott has joined as Director, Development. Irell & Manella LLP: Joshua Grode has joined as Partner and Co-Chair, Transactions Group. WME IMG: Doug Scott has joined as Executive Vice President, Marketing.Cable
A+E Studios: Erica Bello has joined as Vice President, Creative Affairs. Alexandra MacDowell has been named Senior Vice President, Production Management. Tana Nugent Jamieson has joined as Senior Vice President, Original Drama Programming. Sarah Perlman Brenner has joined as Director, Creative Affairs. AMC: Brian Bockrath has been named Vice President, Scripted Programming. HBO: Amy Gravitt has been named Senior Vice President, Comedy Programming. Nick Hall has been named Senior Vice President, Comedy Programming. David Levine has been named Senior Vice President, Drama. Francesca Orsi has been named Senior Vice President, Drama. TV Guide Network: Kristan Giordano has joined as Vice President, Original Programming. Jessica Surovell has joined as Vice President, Development. The Weather Channel: Nora Zimmett has joined as Senior Vice President, Live Programming.Publishing
Scribner: Rick Horgan has joined as Vice President and Executive Editor, effective August 25th.Music
Capitol Music Group: Vince Szydlowski has been named Senior Vice President, Sales.↧
Exec Shuffle For 8/29/14: Lucid Road Productions, Mad Riot Entertainment, Discovery, Hasbro Studios, Sirens Media
COMPANY LAUNCHES
Lucid Road Productions: Aaron Paul has launched a new production shingle, Lucid Road Productions. Lucid Road Productions has signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television under which Aaron Paul will produce and develop television projects. Mad Riot Entertainment: Mark Canton has launched a new television and film production and development company, Mad Riot Entertainment, with Lawrence Smith as Chief Executive Officer, George Davanzo as Executive Chairman and Dorothy Canton as President. Mad Riot seeks to acquire strong content in any format and in any stage of development.STUDIOS, NETWORKS, AND MEDIA CONGLOMERATES
ABC News: Tom Cibrowski has been named Senior Vice President, ABC News Programs, News Gathering & Special Events. Davis Entertainment: Mike Stein has joined as Coordinator, Development. Discovery Communications: Marjorie Kaplan has been named Interim Head, Discovery Channel. Discovery Communications: Eileen O’Neill has been named President, Discovery Studios Global Group. NBC Entertainment: Jenny Groom has been named Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming & Development. Scripps Networks: John Ajamie has been named Senior Vice President, US Operations. Scripps Networks: Mike Donovan has been named Senior Vice President, International Operations & Distribution Technology.FILM
BN Films: Jonathan Gray has joined as Head of the New York office. Hasbro Studios: Josh Feldman has joined as Head of Film. Lotus Entertainment: Aaron Michiel has joined as Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs.TELEVISION
Aggregate Films: Shaleen Desai has joined as Executive Vice President, Television. A. Smith & Co. Productions: Katie Hash has been named Vice President, Development. A. Smith & Co. Productions: Steve Miller has joined as Head, Creative Services. Plimsoll Productions: Andrew Jackson has joined as Executive Vice President, International Productions. Sirens Media: Nichole Bardin has joined as Director of Development. Sirens Media: Brent Hatherill has been named Senior Director, Development. Sirens Media: Heather Hutt has been named Manager, Development. Sirens Media: Daniel Markell has joined as Vice President, Development. Sundance TV: Kate Bilsky has been named Coordinator, Scripted Programming.AGENCIES, MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS
Circle of Confusion: Brad Mendelson has been named Head of Literary. Genius Brands International: Lloyd Mintz has joined as Vice President, Consumer Products. ICM Partners: Ellen Jones has been named Coordinator, TV Literary. Irell & Manella: Joshua B. Grode has joined as Partner, Co-Chair, Transactions Group.PUBLISHING
Penguin Random House: Stuart Applebaum has been named Executive Vice President Emeritus, Corporate Communications. Penguin Random House: Claire Von Schilling has been named Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Communications.↧
Exec Shuffle For 9/5/14: The Current Co., Paramount Pictures, Relativity Media, The Picture Company, Calamity Jane
Company Launches
Rock’n Robin Productions: Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has launched a new production company, Rock’n Robin Productions. The new production shingle will produce digital and broadcast programming that focuses on documentary and non-fictional programming. ABC News Executive Producer John Green has joined as Executive Vice President of Programming and Development. Shelter PR, LLC: Former WKT publicists Cara Tripicchio, Christine Tripicchio and Marla Farrell have launched a new public relations firm, Shelter PR. The company’s new offices will be located in both Los Angeles and New York. Shifting Gears Entertainment: Patrick Dempsey has launched a new production shingle with producing partner and manager Joannie Burstein. The company has signed an overall television deal with ABC Studios and has brought executive Ben Tierney on board as Senior Vice President, Production. Under the deal, Shifting Gears will develop and produce scripted programming for ABC Studios. The Current Co.: Jenni Weinman Voake has launched her own public relations firm, The Current Co. She will be bringing her clients including DJ Qualls, Martin Lawrence, Steve Aoki, Danny Masterson, Affion Crockett, Eric Balfour, Travis Barker, Blink 182, and Kid Ink.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
Debmar-Mercury & Gannett Broadcasting: Stephanie Eno has joined as Vice President, Development. Paramount Pictures: Megan Colligan has been promoted to President, Worldwide Distribution & Marketing. Eric Counter has been promoted to President, Worldwide Creative Advertising. Steve Siskind has been promoted to President, Domestic Marketing. Relativity Media: Carol Genis has joined as Managing Director. Sony Pictures Entertainment: Ryan Doherty has joined as Vice President, Literary Development, in New York. TLC: Wendy Douglas has been named Vice President, East Coast Production. Marisa Levy has been named Vice President, Development. Alon Orstein has been named Senior Vice President, Production & Development.Film
Crimson Forest Entertainment Group: Justin Begnaud has joined as Chief Operating Officer. Entertainment One Television: Mackenzie Lush has been named Director, Creative Affairs. Monsterfoot Productions: Coral Wright has been promoted to Creative Executive. National Film Preservation Foundation: Jeff Lambert has been named Executive Director. The Picture Company: Alex Heineman has joined as Partner. Andrew Rona has joined as Partner. Protagonist Pictures: Hashim Alsaraf has joined as Delivery Manager. Dave Bishop has been named Head of Worldwide Acquisitions. Emily Gotto has been named Acquisitions Executive. George Hamilton has been named Sales Coordinator. Vanessa Saal has joined as Head of Sales. Edward Vaisman has joined as Head of Production. STX Entertainment: Oren Aviv has joined as Chief Creative Officer. Uber Content: Lenny Beckerman has joined as Executive Vice President, Film & Television.Television
A. Smith & Co. Productions: Joe Weinstock has been named Senior Vice President, Development. Calamity Jane: Laura Holstein has joined as Head, Development. Fusion: Jonathan Stern has been named Vice President & Head, Business Development. Mike Tollin Productions: Laura Gleeson has joined as Director, Development. Nutopia: Allyson Mandelbaum has joined as Director, US Development. Revolt: Inga Dyer has been named Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Different Drummer: Andy Peterson has joined as President. Chris Youngblood has joined as Head, Social & Digital Media Strategies. IMG: Mark Shapiro has joined as Chief Content Officer. Innovative Artists: Courtney Miller has been named Agent, Talent. The Current Co.: Jenni Weinman Voake has joined as Publicist. Untitled Entertainment: Kendall Morgan Rhodes has joined as Manager and Producer, Digital Production.Cable
HBO Documentary Films: Sara Bernstein has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Jacqueline Glover has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Spike TV: Ted Gold has joined as Senior Vice President, Scripted Original Series.Digital
AOL: Susan Lyne has been promoted to Head, BBG Fund in New York. CBC: Richard Kanee has joined as Head, Digital.↧
Exec Shuffle For 9/19/14: FOX TV, Viacom, eOne, HBO, Shine America, Endemol & More
Company Launches
Bastei LLC: Imperative Entertainment and German media and publishing company Bastei Lübbe AG have launched a new joint venture, Bastei LLC. The new company will combine the publishing and new media prowess from Bastei Lübbe AG with the entertainment expertise from Imperative Entertainment to develop content for film, television and video games.
Fire Engine 13: Producer Robert Curran has launched a new television production shingle, Fire Engine 13. The company will focus on developing and producing character-driven scripted and unscripted programming in addition to consulting for other production houses.
Indigenous Media: Jon Avnet, Jake Avnet and Rodrigo Garcia have launched a new digital production company, Indigenous Media. Indigenous Media will produce original and branded content for digital and emerging platforms worldwide. Jon Miller has joined as a non-executive Chairman.
Kapital International: Sharon Horgan's Merman Films in the UK and Aaron Kaplan's Los Angeles based Kapital Entertainment have launched a new venture, Kapital International. The television production shingle will develop American programming for the UK market.
Los Angeles Media Fund: Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman have launched a new film production and financing shingle, Los Angeles Media Fund. The venture seeks to invest in films in the mid-budget range. Patrick Murray has joined as the Head of Finance and Nicolas Charles is joining as Head of Productions & Development.
Mare Nostrum: Spanish production company Morena Films and producer Alexandra Lebret have launched a new productions shingle, Mare Nostrum. Mare Nostrum seeks to produce three to four European films, one local French film and one larger international film each year.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
20th Century Fox Television: Grant Gish has been promoted to Vice President, Animation.
CBS Television Distribution: Becky Brooks has joined as Vice President, Current Programming. Joe Ferullo has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Current Programming.
Discovery Studios: Shauna Thomas has joined as an Executive Producer.
InterActiveCorp: Bonnie Hammer has joined the Board of Directors.
Lionsgate: Kerry Phelan has joined as Executive Vice President, Global Franchise Management.
Sony Pictures Television: Kim Rozenfeld has been named Executive Vice President, US Scripted Programming.
Viacom: Jason Jordan has been named Senior Vice President, Digital Operations, Strategy & Finance and Chief Operating Officer, Bellator MMA. Momita SenGupta has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Production.
Film
Content Partners, LLC: Dan McIntosh has joined as Executive Vice President, General Counsel.
eOne: Steve Bertram has joined as President, Global Film Group.
Film Independent: Dea Vazquez has joined as Coordinator, Artist Development.
Imperative Entertainment: Jasmine Daghighian has been named Coordinator.
Open Road Films: Kassee Whiting has joined as Manager, Production & Acquisitions.
RatPac Entertainment: Paul Neinstein has joined as Chief Operating Officer.
Skydance Productions: Larry Wasserman has joined as Chief Financial Officer.
STX Entertainment: Kevin Grayson has joined as President, Domestic Distribution.
The Jim Henson Company: Richard Goldsmith has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Distribution & International Consumer Products. Francesca Stobbe has joined as Executive Director, International Consumer Products.
Television
7Wonder: Chris Wilson has joined as Head, Popular Factual.
Endemol Brazil: Marcello Leão Braga has joined as General Manager.
Entertainment Studios: JD Black has joined as Senior Vice President, Global Digital Marketing.
King & Country: Lisa Miller has joined as Managing Director, Networks & Brands.
Shine America: Ted Bookstaver has joined Shine International as Senior Vice President, Head of Americas.
Teletoon: Athena Georgaklis has been promoted to Director, Content.
Whalerock Industries: John-Eric Capps has been named Creative Executive. Kate Lewis has been named Coordinator, Film & Television.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
CAA: Carly Allen has been promoted to Marketing Executive. Ali Gallagher has been promoted to Executive, Sports Consulting. Santini Reali has been promoted to Agent, Television. Kristin Whalley has been promoted to Marketing Executive.
Entertain Impact/Commit Media: Katie Kornfield has joined as Vice President, Communications & Entertainment Partnerships.
Hawthorne Direct: Steve D’Amico has joined as Vice President, Account Director.
Marshak/Zachary/Mills: Alan Mills has been promoted to Partner, Manager.
Shelter PR: Maria Candida has joined as Publicist. Lauren Gold has joined as Senior Publicist.
Cable
E!: Ricky Nachbar has been named Manager, Casting & Talent Development.
Fusion: Wade Beckett has joined as Chief Programming Officer.
HBO Entertainment: Christine Kim has been promoted to Coordinator.
Lifetime: Tracy Lenhart has joined as Vice President, Consumer Marketing.
Ovation: Jodi Lipes has joined as Senior Vice President, Marketing.
Starz Entertainment: Stacey Libbrecht has been promoted to Vice President, Creative Services. Michael Messina has been promoted to Vice President, Digital Media.
Digital
Collab: Chris Rudy has joined as Vice President, Talent Development.
Endemol Beyond USA: Rico Martinez has joined as Chief Programming Officer.
Machinima: Daniel Tibbits has joined as Chief Content Officer.
Portal A: Evan Bregman has joined as Head, Original Content.
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Exec Shuffle For 9/26/14: Shondaland, Blumhouse, STX Ent., Twitter, & More
Company Launches
3QU Media: Producer John H. Williams and financier Henry Skelsey have formed a new animation production company, 3QU Media. The company hopes to produce CG-animated family films for the international market with budgets under $20 million.
Federation Entertainment: French Producer Pascal Breton has launched a new Film and Television mini-studio, Federation Entertainment. The venture will have offices in both Paris and Los Angeles. Ashley Stern will head the LA office, which will focus on development and marketing. Jean-Michel Ciszewski will head the Paris office, which will focus on distribution. Federation plans to develop, finance and distribute original content for the international market. The studio will mainly focus on television, but will produce some feature content as well.
Maximum Media: Former Sony Pictures Television Arabia executive Ziad Kebbi has launched a new production company, Maximum Media. The Dubai-based company will focus on developing scripted and reality television for the Arab language market. Maximum Media will also distribute international television formats in the Middle East.
Monumental Pictures: British producers Alison Owen and Debra Hayward have launched a new production company, Monumental Pictures. The company will focus on small budget, high concept projects for both film and television.
Resurgent Film Group: Brad Thor has launched a new production company, Resurgent Film Group. The company seeks to finance and produce its own projects in the mid-budget range. Thor will act as Executive Chairman. Des Carey has joined as President. Brent Baum has joined as Chief Operating Officer. Matthew Marsden has joined as Executive Vice President of Development.
United Artists Media Group: MGM has relaunched the United Artists banner as the United Artists Media Group. The revived shingle will serve as a banner for the properties purchased from Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and Heart Entertainment. Burnett will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the new venture.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
CBS Entertainment: Karen Church and Fern Orenstein have been promoted to Senior Vice President, Casting.
Sony Pictures Television: Michelle Mendelovitz has joined as Director, Current Programming.
Universal Pictures International: Duncan Clark has been named President. Peter Kujawski has joined as Managing Director.
Warner Bros. Entertainment: Hank Lachmund has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Industrial Relations. Stephen Carroll and Sam Wolfson have been promoted to Senior Vice President, Labor Relations.
Film
Jet Tone Films: Winnie Lau has joined as Head International Co-Production & Distribution.
Nicholas Sparks Productions: Erika McGrath has joined as Director, Development.
Open Road Films: Alexa Platt has joined as Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Business Development.
STX Entertainment: Adam Fogelson has joined as Chairman, Motion Picture Group.
Unifrance: Yoann Ubermulhin has joined as Head of Research & Distributor Relations
Television
All3Media: Jane Turton has been promoted to Managing Director.
All3Media America: Christie McConnell has joined as Vice President, Development.
Blumhouse Productions: Kenny Tsai has joined as Manager, TV.
The CW: Zoe Lane has joined as Coordinator, Current Programming. Kimberly Roberto has been named Coordinator, Current Programming.
Independent Television Service: Noland Walker has joined as Senior Content Director.
Keshet International: Lucy Roberts has joined as Manager, Sales.
Lookout Point: Helen Jackson has joined as Non-Executive Director. Seb Shore has joined as Head of Business Affairs. Saul Venit has joined as Chief Operating Officer.
Shondaland: Ghazal Moshfegh has been promoted to Coordinator, Development.
Cable
ABC Family: Julie Katchen has been promoted to Manager, Original Programming.
Disney Channel: Amanda DiPiazza has been promoted to Manager, Original Series. Allison Dorenbosch has been promoted to Manager, Original Series, Disney XD.
MTV: Kelly Lundy has been named Coordinator, Scripted Development.
Oxygen: Rod Aissa has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development.
Digital
Beamly: Jennifer Kavanaugh has been promoted to Executive Vice President, General Manager of the US.
Buzzfeed: Andrew Gaultier has been named Head, Video Division.
Legend3D: Matt Akey has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Production & Chief Marketing Officer. Anthony Lopez has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Jared Sandrew has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer.
Jukin Media: Jeremy Gerstman has joined as Vice President, Operations. Josh Kreitzman has joined as Vice President, Publishing & Programming. Cameron Saless has joined as Executive Vice President, Audience Development & Strategic Partnerships.
Twitter: Kirstine Stewart has been promoted to Vice President, North American Media Partnerships.
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Exec Shuffle For 10/03/14: Juliana Margulies Launches Toast Productions, Melissa Wells Joins The Weinstein Company & More
Company Launches
Archery Pictures: Liza Marshall and Kris Thykier have launched a new production shingle, Archery Pictures. The company plans to produce for both film and television. Thykier is closing down his company PeaPie Films and bringing his staff and development slate over to the new venture. Pip Williams is joining as a Senior Development and Production Executive and Mairi Bett is joining as Head of Physical Production.
Grand Electric Entertainment: Producer Eric Newman has launched a new Los Angeles-based production company, Grand Electric Entertainment. Newman launched the company under a deal with StudioCanal in which they will act as financier, creative collaborator and distributor for Grand Electric projects within the UK, French, German, Australian and New Zealand markets. Newman is focusing on producing elevated genre pieces for the United States and European markets.
Toast Productions: Juliana Margulies has started a new production shingle, Toast Productions. The company has launched with a production deal with CBS Television Studios and will focus on developing series, limited-event series and TV movies for various platforms.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment: Tedd Cittadine has been promoted to Senior Vice President,
Comcast: Charlie Herrin has been named Senior Vice President, Customer Experience.
Discovery Communications: Ben Price has been promoted to Executive Vice President, National Ad Sales.
NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment: Frances Berwick has been named President, Lifestyle Networks Group. Adam Stotsky has been named General Manager, E!.
Universal Pictures: Nicholas Carpou has been named President, Domestic Distribution as of January 01, 2015.
Viacom Entertainment & Music Groups: Eddie Dalva has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Content & Programming Enterprises.
Film
C4: Ben Spergel has joined as Executive Vice President, Consumer Insights.
Das Films: Meredith Littas has been promoted to Development Executive.
Formosa Group: Tracey Grimes has joined as Director, Business Development.
Fox Searchlight: Ray Strache has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions.
Heretic Films: Greg Segal has joined as President.
Radiant Productions: Rachel Walens has been promoted to Vice President, Development, Film & Television.
Red Granite Pictures: Mike Pryce has joined as Creative Executive.
Svensk Filmindustri: Jenny Stjernstömer Björk has joined as Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions.
The Weinstein Company: Melissa Wells has joined as Senior Vice President, Production & Development.
Unnamed Robert Simonds Studio: Jack Pan has joined as President, Motion Picture Marketing.
Zodiak Media: Marc Nowak has been named Chief Operating Officer, Drama Zodiak France.
Television
Gaumont International Television: Hana Zidek has joined as Vice President, Distribution.
IFC TV: Caroline Hoffman has been promoted to Manager, Original Programming.
ITV Studios America: Bruce Robertson has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Creative Strategy.
Part2 Pictures: Emily Harding has joined as Director, Strategy. Rachael Profiloski has been named Director of Development.
Peace Points Entertainment: Julie Chang has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Acquisitions. Nicole Hamilton has joined as Vice President, Creative & Development. Eric Mueller has been named Senior Vice President, International Sales & Acquisitions.
REVOLT: Berto Guzman has joined as Vice President, Content Distribution.
The Jim Henson Company: Amy Takahara has joined as Director, International Distribution & Sales.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Hawthorne Direct: Kurt Werderman has joined as Media Strategist & Analyst.
ICM Partners: Mo Mostashari has been promoted to Agent, Global Branded Entertainment.
Luber Roklin Entertainment: Mark Pfeffer has joined as Manager, Talent.
Resolution: Mia Chang has joined as Agent, Talent & Literary.
Troika: Sarah Stephenson has been promoted to Agent, Talent.
UTA: Nick Shumaker has joined as Agent, Independent Film Group.
Verve: Melissa Darman has joined as Agent, TV Literary as of October 13, 2014.
Cable
Starz: Bertt Marottoli has been promoted to Vice President, Program Acquisitions.
The Hub/Discovery Family: Tom Cosgrove has joined as Managing Director. Henry Schleiff has joined as President.
Digital
Otter Media: Tom Pickett has joined as Head of Targeted Channels. Virasb Vahidi has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
Relativity Digital Studios: Lisa Eisenpresser has joined as a Consultant.
Zealot Networks: Conn Fishburn has joined as Chief Strategy Officer. Chad Seymour has joined as Chief Marketing Officer. Bob Vanech has joined as Chief Financial Officer.
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Exec Shuffle For 10/10/14: Cake Boss Star Buddy Valastro Launches Cakehouse Media, Deborah Kaufman Named VP at Legendary Ent
Company Launches
Cakehouse Media: Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro and producer Art Edwards have launched a new television production shingle, Cakehouse Media. The company will focus on developing lifestyle content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms. Buddy Valastro will serve as President while Art Edwards will serve as Chief Executive Officer.
Weimaraner Republic Pictures: Lynn Harris and husband Matti Leshem have launched a new production shingle, Weimaraner Republic Pictures. The new company will utilize Harris’s studio experience and relationships to develop and produce a wide variety of content for television, features and digital platforms.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
A+E Networks: Amy Baker has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Ad Sales, Lifetime, LMN and FYI. Mel Berning has been named President, Ad Sales & Chief Revenue Officer. Brian Joyce has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Ad Sales, A&E, History, and H2. Peter Olsen has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Ad Sales.
ABC Family: Karey Burke has joined as Executive Vice President, Programming & Development.
Entertainment One: Audrey Gardiner has been named Head, Canadian Sales. Joey Sabella has been named Head, US Sales. Charlotte Thorp has been named Head of UK Sales.
Fox Broadcasting Company: Jonathan Gabay has been named Executive Director, Comedy Development.
Fox Entertainment Group: Nicole Bernard has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Audience Strategy.
Fox Networks Group: Claudia Teran has been named Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel, Fox Sports.
Paramount Pictures International: Nic Crawley and Mark Viane have been promoted to co-Presidents, International Marketing & Distribution.
Relativity Media: Steven Mnuchin has joined as co-Chairman.
Time Warner Inc.: Doug Horne has been named Senior Vice President, Controller.
Turner Broadcasting System: Pascal Desroches has joined as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Michael Bonner has been named Executive Vice President, Digital Distribution. Paul Chesney has been named Executive Vice President, Operations. Hilary Hoffman has been named Executive Vice President, Marketing. Melanie Laithwaite has been named Executive Vice President, Business Affairs & Business Operations. John Morici has been named Executive Vice President, Regional Managing Director, U.S. & Canadian Operating Companies. Helen Parker has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager, A&R. John Revill has been named Executive Vice President, Global Partners & Sales. Glenn Ross has been named Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment.
Film
Athena Studios: Vince De Quattro has joined as Executive in Charge of Production.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Productions: Steve Ronson has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
Legendary Entertainment: Deborah Kaufman has joined as Vice President.
Village Roadshow: Bonni Lee has joined as Senior Vice President, Production.
Television
51 Minds: Elyse Adams has joined as Manager, Current Programming. Angela Aguilera has been named Vice President, Current Programming. Jessica Bofshever has joined as Director of Development. Andrew Jacobson has joined as Director of Development. Chris Kinsella has been named Vice President, Development. Temple Williams has joined as Chief Operating Officer.
All3Media International: Gordon Synn has joined as Senior Vice President, Digital & Business Development.
DNA TV Limited: Tom Winchester has joined as Head of Television Development.
Leftfield Pictures: Jerry DiMeglio has been named Chief Financial Officer.
MGM Television: Laura Black Dawson has joined as Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs.
Red Arrow Entertainment: Nina Etspueler has joined as Senior Creative Producer.
Talpa Middle East: Ziad Kebbi has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
The Fremantle Corporation: Brad Pelman has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
Working Title: Gina Girolamo has joined as Executive Vice President, Television.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
CAA: Rob Herting has joined as Agent, Motion Picture Literary.
Circle of Confusion: Matt Smith has joined as Head, Feature Production.
Kuhn Projects: Laura Nolan has joined as Agent, Literary.
The Shuman Co.: Robert Lazar has joined as Manager, Literary.
Verve: Melissa Darman has joined as Agent.
Cable
Bravo Media: Robert Mancini has been named Vice President, Digital Content.
Comedy Central: Ian Friedman has been promoted to Vice President, Original Programming & Development.
GSN: Chris Moseley has joined as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
Syfy: Maureen Granados has been promoted to Vice President, Communications.
Digital
AOL: Dermot McCormack has joined as President, Video & AOL Studios.
Big Frame: Andrew Graham has joined as Talent Manager. Larry Shapiro has joined as co-President. Rana Zand has joined as Talent Manager.
Blue Chalk Media: Maria Ishak has been named Vice President, New Business Development.
Conde Nast Entertainment: Joe Sabia has joined as Head, Digital Development.
YouTube: Alex Corliss has been named Head, Original Programming. Ben Relles has been named Head, Comedy Originals. Tim Shey has been named Head, Scripted Originals.
Video Games
Activision Blizzard Inc: Mary Osako has joined as Senior Vice President, Global Communications.
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Exec Shuffle for 10/17/14: Oddlot Promotes Stacy Keppler, Leslie Sloan Launches Vision PR & More
Company Launches
Compadre Entertainment: Gerard Barba and Emmanuel Paintendre have launched a new production company, Compadre Entertainment. The venture seeks to co-finance and produce up to five films a year, focusing on material with commercial appeal. The Qyou: Television executives Scott Ehrlich, Curt Marvis, Les Garland and G. Scott Patterson have launched a new pay television channel, The Qyou, which will offer 24 hour, commercial free programming that highlights web-based content. Producer Kyle Sonia has joined as Vice President, Production. Untitled Joe Bastianich Company: Chef and reality television personality, Joe Bastianich, has launched an as yet untitled production company, which will be based in Italy. Bastianich will produce English language content for a North American audience that is based on Italian culture. Additionally, he will produce Italian versions of international formats for the Italian language market. Vision PR: Leslie Sloane has launched a new public relations company, Vision PR. Publicists Jami Kandel, Jessica Pierson and Bianca Bucciarell will join her in the new bi-coastal venture.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
Discovery Networks: Sarah Burns has been named Vice President, Programming, Investigation Discovery and American Heroes Channel. Sara Helman has been named Vice President, Development & Production, Destination America. Caroline Perez has been named Vice President, Production & Development, Destination America. iHeartMedia: Gayle Troberman has joined as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. National Geographic Channels: Julia Rao has been named Chief Financial Officer, National Geographic Channels, US. NBCUniversal: Ellen Shallman was promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Affairs. Viacom: Ross Martin has been named Executive Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Engagement. Kern Schireson has joined as Executive Vice President, Data Strategy & Consumer Intelligence.Film
Oddlot Entertainment: Stacy Keppler has been promoted to VP of Development. Melissa Rucker has been promoted to Creative Executive. Lionsgate: Jim Packer has been named President, Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution and co-Head Worldwide Home Entertainment Operations. Ron Schwartz has been named President, Home Entertainment and co-Head Worldwide Home Entertainment Operations. Studio 8: Chris Goldberg has joined as Executive. Unnamed Robert Simonds Studio: Philip Goore has joined as Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs. Rich Sullivan has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Wonderland Sound and Vision: Steven Bello has been promoted to Director of Development.Television
Banijay: Francois de Brugada has been named Chief Executive Officer, Banijay France. Dynamic Television: Jan Bennemann has joined as Vice President, co-Productions & Acquisitions. Gilda Demirtas has joined as Vice President, Sales. Noel Manzano has been named Director, Operations & Acquisitions. Gaumont: Elizabeth Dreyer has joined as Head, International co-Productions. Karga Seven Pictures: Paul Croce has joined as Vice President, Development. Derek Owen has been promoted to Creative Director. Suzane Rauscher has been named Vice President, Current Programming. Lionsgate: Ashley Rounsaville has been named Vice President, TV Business Affairs. October Films: Adam Bullmore has been named Managing Director. Denman Rooke has been named Executive Chairman. Peacock Productions: Melody Shafir has joined as Vice President, Development.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Greenberg Traurig: John Maatta has joined as Attorney, Entertainment & Media Practices. ICM Partners: Katie Cates has joined as Agent, Television Literary. Omnigon: David Nugent has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer. Bora Nikolic has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. Verve: Pamela Goldstein has joined as Agent, Motion Picture Literary. Abram Nalibotsky has joined as Agent, Motion Picture Literary.Cable
FX Networks: Jaclyn Danielak has been promoted to Coordinator, Development & Original Series. IFC: Kevin Vitale has joined as Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing. Logo: Chris McCarthy has been named General Manager. mun2: Peter Dowbrow has joined as Vice President, Corporate Communications. Spike TV: Jennifer Savage has joined as Vice President, Brand Marketing Initiatives. VHI: Trevor Rose has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Talent & Series Development.Digital
RLJ Entertainment: Matt Graham has joined as Vice President, Acorn TV. Jen Linck has been named Vice President, Marketing Strategy.↧
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Exec Shuffle for 10/24/14: WB Launches Blue Ribbion Studios, Mila Kunis Starts Shingle Orchard Farm Prod. & More
Company Launches
Aspire Entertainment: Mark Ciardi has launched a new production company, Aspire Entertainment. The shingle will focus on developing film as well as multi-platform aspirational content. Chairman William Chang, and co-founders Tom Duterme and Ash Vasudevan will join Ciardi in the new venture.
Blue Ribbon Studios: Warner Bros. has launched a new digital production studio, Blue Ribbon Studios. President Sam Register will head the venture and Andrew Mellett has been named Senior Vice President, Distribution & Strategy. The studio will develop and produce animated and live action series for digital platforms. The slate includes original content as well as series based on the DC Universe.
Heretic Literary Management: Jeff Portnoy has launched a new literary management company, Heretic Literary Management.
LEIBO: Jason Leibovitch has launched a new management and production company, LEIBO.
Orchard Farm Productions: Mila Kunis has launched a new television production company, Orchard Farm Productions. Manager Susan Curtis and producers Cami Curtis and Lisa Sterbakov are joining her at the new venture. The company will be based at ABC Studios where they have a first look deal. Orchard Farm will produce series for cable and broadcast television.
Pancho Pictures: Pancho Mansfield has launched a new television production shingle, Pancho Pictures. Elizabeth Bubriski will also join as Manager, Development.
Patriot Artists Agency: Veteran music agents Stephen Brush and Terry Rhodes have launched a new agency, Patriot Artists Agency.
Schneider Global Strategy: ABC News head of PR Jeffrey Schnieder is departing to launch his own public relations firm, Schneider Global Strategy. The new company will handle media relations and crisis management.
Vandal Entertainment: Navid McIllhargey has launched a new film and television production company, Vandal Entertainment. McIllhargey has launched with financial backing from German companies Film House Germany AG and Summerstorm Entertainment. McIllhargey hopes to produce two to three projects a year with his financial backers.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
ABC News: Julie Townsend has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Communications.
CBS Entertainment: Colin Studebaker has been promoted to Manager, Comedy Development.
Film
BAFTA: Emma Baehr has joined as Director of Awards. Jim Bradshaw has been named Head of Film. Bradley Down has been named Awards Officer.
Bold Films: Lisa Zambri has joined as Senior Vice President, Production & Development.
The Safran Company: Joan Mao has been promoted to Vice President, Development & Production.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures: Tendo Nagenda has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Production.
Television
7Wonder: Steve Condie has joined as Head, Specialist Factual.
Al Roker Entertainment: Maria Paone has joined as Vice President, Branded Content.
Big Beach TV: Erin Keating has joined as West Coast Executive.
Bunim/Murray Productions: Rob Bagshaw has joined as Senior Vice President, Development & Production.
Carnival Films: Alexandra Sapot has joined as Vice President, Drama Programming.
Cinema Gypsy: JP Sarni has joined as Head, Television.
Layer3 TV: Lindsay Gardner has joined as Chair, Content Advisory Board.
National Geographic Studios: Jeff Hasler has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development & Production.
PBS: Don Wilcox has joined as Vice President, Digital Marketing & Services.
ProSiebenSat.1: Koby Gal-Raday has joined asSenior Vice President, International Co-Productions & Documentaries.
See-Saw Films: Hakan Kousetta has joined as Chief Operating Officer. Patrick Walters has joined as Development Executive, Television.
Twenty Twenty: Emma Willis has joined as Creative Director.
Zodiak Media: Nathan Gibbs has joined as Group Head, Format Acquisitions.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Gersh: Ian Greenstein has joined as co-Head, TV Literary.
Hawthorne Direct: John Pucci has been name Chief Marketing & Creative Officer.
ICM: Rich Green has joined as Agent, Media Rights.
Paradigm: Jennifer Good has joined as Agent, TV Literary.
Rain Management Group: Stephen Marks has joined as Manager, Literary.
UTA: Shauna Perlman has been promoted to Agent, TV Talent.
Cable
Discovery Family: Sarah T. Davies has joined as Vice President, Production & Development.
FX: Jesse Hiestand has joined as Director of Corporate Communications.
Fusion: Boris Gartner has joined as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer.
IFC: Sachi Ezura has joined as Director, Original Programming. Christine Lubrano has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Original Programming. Maura Madden has joined as Vice President, Original Programming. Jeff Meyerson has joined as Vice President, Original Programming. Ken Vitale has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing.
Spike TV: David Phillips has been named Vice President, Brand Marketing & Creative. Anhelo Reyes has joined as Vice President, Brand Marketing & Activation.
TVGN: Pam Bertino has joined as Senior Vice President, Content Distribution.
Digital
Digital Domain: Joanna Capitano has been named Vice President, Features. Daniel Seah has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Domain Group.
Legendary Digital: Cory Lanier has been named Manager, Development & Production.
Modern VideoFilm: Scott Avila has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Cooper Crouse has been named President. Roxanna Sassanian has been named Chief Financial Officer.
Music
Sony/ATV Music Publishing: Rich Christina has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head, East Coast A&R.
Advertising
Jump/Cut Creative: Brandon Schaefer has been named Creative Director, Print Division
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Exec Shuffle for 10/31/14: Chris Columbus/Saban’s New Zag Animation Studios, Aperture Media Partners Launches & More
Company Launches
Aperture Media Partners: Jared Underwood and Andrew Robinson have launched a new film financing company, Aperture Media Partners. The Los Angeles based firm will serve as a one-stop financing option for filmmakers. They are backed by New York Private Bank. The company seeks to finance between 15 and 20 films per year. Chapter Eleven: Kyle Killen has launched a new development shingle, Chapter Eleven. Scott Pennington is also joining him and will head up the venture. Chapter Eleven has launched with a first-look deal with Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. Paramount TV and Anonymous Content will have first-look rights to develop and distribute Chapter Eleven projects. Clone Wolf Productions: Adam Pally has launched a new production shingle, Clone Wolf Productions. Pally launches the television production company with a two-year, overall deal with ABC Studios. Under the pact, Pally will develop and produce content for broadcast, cable and new media. Zag Animation Studios: 1492's Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan have partnered with Haim Saban and Jeremy Zag to launch a new feature animation studio, Zag Animation Studios. The company seeks to release one CGI-live action hybrid film and one 3D animated film each year. The Saban Group will handle all international marketing and distribution and Saban Brands will coordinate licensing and merchandising for Zag Animation properties worldwide.Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
ABC Family: Nigel Cox-Hagan has joined as Senior Vice President, Marketing. ABC Studios: Omega Johnson has been promoted to Coordinator, Drama Development. ABC Television Network: Marcy Lefkovitz has joined as Vice President, Technology & Workflow Strategy, ABC Broadcast Operations and Engineering. BBC Worldwide North America: Nigel Gaines has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Crown Media Family Networks: Jodi McCulloch has joined as Director of Distribution. Discovery Channel: Rich Ross has joined as President as of January 01, 2015. Fox Networks Group: Toby Byrne has been named President, Ad Sales.Film
Neal Street Productions: Julie Pastor has joined as Head of Development. Relativity Media: Kevin McKeon has been promoted to Creative Executive. Sony Pictures Animation: Eric Tovell has joined as Creative Executive. Studio 8: Mark Bakshi has joined as Executive, Physical Production. Lindsey Bayman has joined as Executive, Business Affairs. Kim Locascio has joined as Executive, Visual Effects, Post Production & 3D. Shaun Williams has joined as Chief Financial Officer.Television
CORE Media: Peter Hurwitz has been promoted to President. High Noon Entertainment: Jill Schwartz has joined as Senior Vice President, Development. Keshet UK: Ashley Blaker has joined as Head of Comedy, UK. Kevin Mundye has joined as Head of UK Formats and Global Consultant. NorthSouth Productions: Lee Jacobs has joined as Vice President, Development. Zach Perkins has joined as Senior Director, Development. Playground Entertainment: Louise Pedersen has joined as Managing Director, UK Operations. Storyville Entertainment: Caroline Christopher has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Development & Production. Untitled Shine Group/Endemol/Core Media Group Company: Cris Abrego and Charlie Corwin have been named co-Chairmen and co-CEOs, North America. Tim Hincks has been named President. Viacom: Adam Steingart has been named Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing: Viacom Velocity and CMT. Zodiak Rights: Chris Stewart has joined as Head of Scripted Acquisitions.Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
APA: Joshua Rittenhouse has been named Agent, Concerts. Chrome Artists Management: Richard Lewis has joined as Manager, Talent. Innovative Artists: Tamra Goins has joined as Agent, Comedy. Verve: Parker Davis has been named Agent, Motion Picture Literary.Cable
CMT: Anthony Barton has been named Senior Vice President, Creative & Marketing. TLC: Jennifer Gordon has joined as Director of Development.Digital
Bravo Media: Jonathan Hills has joined as Vice President, Digital Media. Conde Nast: Fred Santarpia has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer. FremantleMedia: Samantha Glynne has been named Vice President, Branded Entertainment, Digital.Music
Universal Music Group: Michael Frey has joined as President, Supply Chain & Media Services.Advertising
Create Advertising Group: Jonathan Gitlin has been promoted to Partner & President, Television & Gaming. Carrie Gormley has been promoted to Partner & President, Theatrical Marketing. Jason Pachomski has joined as Producer/Editor. Lussier: Banks Farris has joined as Producer. Maria Pecoraro has joined as Senior Vice President, Creative Director.↧
Exec Shuffle for 11/7/14: Content Media Backed Campfire Launches, Kevin Reilly to TNT & TBS, Stacey Snider Joins Fox & More
Company Launches
Ross Dinerstein, formerly co-CEO of Preferred Film & TV, launched production company Campfire, which is backed by Content Media. The Los Angeles-based company will make three to five features a year at various budget levels and genres, select television and digital series, and three to four commercials through strategic partners with European-based production companies.They will also provide post-production services for in-house and third-party product.
Aperture Media Partners launched a one-stop film finance shingle with New York Private Bank & Trust. Finance veterans Jared Underwood and Andrew Robinson and will provide capital support. The company plans to fund 15-20 projects during the first year.
Black Box, a new artist development company, will launch next year. The company’s founder, Livia Tortella, is former Co-President and COO of Warner Bros. Records. The company’s artist roster includes Christina Perri, Death Cab For Cutie, fun, and She & Him.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
DreamWorks’ Stacey Snider has joined 20th Century Fox as co-chairman of the studio. Snider will report to Gianopulos and will oversee all production and development activities for 2oth Century Fox, Fox Animation/Blue Sky Studios, Fox International Productions and Fox Searchlight Pictures. In addition, she and Gianopulos will oversee the studio’s global theatrical marketing and distribution.
Warner Bros. has tapped Universal marketing exec JP Richards to fill its digital marketing post.
Jeff Collins, a 20-year veteran of Turner Broadcasting, joined IMH (the parent company of Myspace, Specific Media, Xumo and Vindico) as chief revenue officer.
Film
Neal Street Productions, the production company co-owned by director Sam Mendes, has been put up for sale. The company was founded by Mendes, Pippa Harris and Caro Newling.
Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8 expanded its executive team with Lindsey Bayman, Mark Bakshi, and Kimberly Locascio.
Television
Fox Broadcasting is beefing up its digital and social efforts and adding to the department's executive staff. The network hired journalist
Maggie Furlong as the new VP of digital and social content.
Kevin Reilly has been named president of TNT and TBS and chief creative officer of Turner Entertainment, parent company Turner Broadcasting announced Tuesday. Reilly will report to David Levy, president of Turner Broadcasting.
Debbie Reichig has been named to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Media Sales Research & Insights, Twentieth Television, staring November 10. Reichig served as Chief Revenue Officer of PrecisionDemand. Former CBS and Leo Burnett Worldwide exec Bob Mauro is president of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the New York-based organization that administers Emmy awards that fall outside the primetime scope of the West Coast-based Television Academy.
Producer and network exec Phil Craig has been named EVP and chief creative officer for Discovery Networks Intl. He reports to DNI’s J.B. Perrette, and starts in February 2015. Craig will lead DNI’s Production and Development team.
Bill Bost has been promoted to director of development for Skydance Television, the banner behind WGN America’s Manhattan and the upcoming Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Dallas Sonnier and Jack Heller’s Caliber Media has phased out the majority of its management business and closed its Wilshire Boulevard office. The company will now focus almost completely on production.
Digital
Ellen DeGeneres and Warner Bros.’ Ellen launched a new digital video destination called ellentube. The comedian said of the site: “I am so excited to tell you about this. It’s a new thing called ellentube, and it’s a place that you can find videos that are hilarious and interesting. We’re going to post things from the show that you won’t see anywhere else.”
Yahoo appointed Lisa Utzschneider as Senior Vice President, Sales, Americas. She will be responsible for Yahoo's advertising business across the Americas and will report directly to Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer.
Bunim/Murray Productions has brought on John P. Roberts, former SVP Digital Media at Endemol. He will head up its digital division. The company also promoted former Director of Digital Media Kesila Childers to VP of the division, reporting to Roberts.
Nancy Tellem, Jordan Levin are leaving Xbox Entertainment Studios in the wake of Microsoft layoffs. RLJ Entertainment, started by BET founder Robert L. Johnson, is launching the Urban Movie Channel digital subscription VOD channel, which will offer a mix of comedy, drama, horror and documentary titles.
Music
Def Jam has made some changes to their executive lineup. Rob Caiaffa has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing - he was Senior Director of Marketing & Development. Co-Head of A&R No I.D. will now be EVP and will oversee all A&R. The other Co-Head of A&R, Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua, is partnering with Def Jam to start a boutique label.
PledgeMusic has named Dan Ghosh-Roy as Head of Marketing & Digital Strategy. Ghosh-Roy was most recently Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy, Development & Operations at Ultra Music.
iHeartMedia has hired Adam Denenberg as CTO. Most recently, Denenberg was VP of Engineering at Huffington Post.
Chris Tsakalakis has departed StubHub, the world's largest secondary ticket marketplace. His departure comes as executives from parent company eBay depart that company.
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