Leftfield Entertainment


Leftfield names new co-presidents

A pair of Leftfield Pictures producers has been upped to co-presidents at the ITV America (ITVA)-owned company. Gretchen Palek (right) and Shawn Witt (below left) have been handed the roles, and will report to ITVA president David George, the former CEO of Leftfield Entertainment. Palek was previously senior VP of talent and casting at Alone […]

George upped at ITV America as Leftfield Ents brand retires

Leftfield Entertainment CEO David George has been named president of ITV America. He takes the role at ITV America, the US unscripted arm of UK-listed broadcaster ITV, having been running Leftfield, the Pawn Stars prodco that ITV acquired in 2014 for an initial US$360 million. The Leftfield Entertainment moniker is now being dropped. As president […]

eOne turns down £1bn ITV offer

Entertainment One has rejected UK broadcaster ITV’s £1 billion (US$1.3 billion) takeover bid. The offer “fundamentally undervalues the company and its prospects,” according to an eOne statement released a statement to the stock exchange. eOne said the preliminary proposal, made ahead of a hard offer, came in at 236p per share, or £1.01 billion. It […]

Leftfield pins down WWE star Cena

US producer Leftfield Entertainment has scored a development deal with WWE wrestling superstar John Cena. The pair will co-create and produce unscripted series for television networks and digital platforms, with Cena’s involvement coming through his Hard Nocks South banner. This comes after they worked together on Fox’s American Grit, which Cena (pictured) starred in and […]

Loud builds dev team with Freyer hire

New York-based Loud TV has hired veteran producer Glen Freyer as senior VP, development. He joins from Bobby Flay’s Rock Shrimp Productions, where he was executive VP, development. At Loud, which is part of ITV America-owned Leftfield Entertainment, Freyer will oversee all development. The prodco is currently working on series and specals for more than […]

eOne denies ITV takeover bid

Canadian media group Entertainment One has denied receiving a takeover approach from UK broadcaster ITV, as analysts suggest the real value in the company is in its TV division. Bloomberg yesterday reported preliminary talks had begun between the pair over the potential deal, citing sources close to the discussions. Both sides initially declined to comment, […]

Crozier: ‘ITV a buyer, not a target’

ITV CEO Adam Crozier has dismissed suggestions the UK broadcaster is a takeover target and instead described the business as a “consolidator”. Rumours John Malone’s Liberty Global will attempt a takeover of ITV have abounded in recent years after the cable giant began building a stake in the British commercial network. However, Crozier, who has […]

Loud, Frantic form strategic pact

Leftfield Entertainment’s Loud TV and Canadian prodco Frantic Films have struck a strategic programming partnership for the North American markets. The pair will develop and produce programming together. New York-based Loud, which is ultimately part of the UK’s ITV, will lead operations in the US, with Toronto’s Frantic spearheading Canadian sales. Loud is behind series […]

Leftfield rejigs prodcos, promotes for casting

Leftfield Entertainment has made a number of promotions at its Sirens Media and Leftfield Pictures production companies, and promoted its talent chief. Executive producers Simon Thomas (pictured) and Caroline Self have both been promoted to VP, programming, at Leftfield Pictures (Pawn Stars) and Sirens Media (Real Housewives of New Jersey), respectively. Genevieve Croteau has been […]

Montgomery appointed ITV America boss

ITV has appointed Brent Montgomery CEO of its restructured US division, which has been rebranded ITV America. Montgomery is the founder and CEO of US prodco Leftfield Entertainment, which is owned by UK-based broadcaster ITV. He effectively replaces Paul Buccieri, who exited ITV late last year to become president of the A&E and History networks […]

1 2 3