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NBC’s Jennifer Salke replaces Roy Price at Amazon Studios
NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke is set to become Amazon Studio’s head of content, replacing…
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Kudos appoints Wilson as first creative chief
Kudos has appointed its executive producer Karen Wilson as its first chief creative officer. In…
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Mattel names ex-Endemol & Maker Studios boss chair
Former Endemol, Maker Studios and Fox Kids Europe boss Ynon Kreiz has been named non-executive…
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Ex-MTV CEO McGrath steps down from Sony prodco as Embassy Row steps in
Former MTV Networks CEO Judy McGrath will leave her chief executive role at Astronauts Wanted,…
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Thames hires Boomerang’s Baldwin as development director
FremantleMediaUK’s Thames has appointed Boomerang’s Shona Baldwin as director of development. Baldwin will work closely…
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Sixteen South bolsters management with Brown Bag, ex-Planet 24 execs
Kids outfit Sixteen South has appointed three members to its senior management team including Emma Fernando…
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Kaplan exits Sony as Le Goy expands role
Andy Kaplan is one of three president-level executives leaving Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), with worldwide…
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Fox names new digital president
Fox Networks Group (FNG) has promoted from within for a new leader of its Digital…
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Superprod opens LA office & hires CFO
French animation studio and distributor Superprod has hired a new CFO after current incumbent Louise…
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Platinum Films global chief joins Jellyfish
Kids TV veteran Natalie Llewellyn is joining British children’s content producer Jellyfish Pictures as head…
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VOD veterans launch digital entertainment management firm
A pair of video-on-demand industry veterans from the UK has launched a new media entertainment…
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Ex-Rovio animation chief Dorra launches new prodco
Former Rovio Entertainment animation boss Nick Dorra has launched his own Helsinki-based production studio. Haruworks…
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UKTV hires Baby Cow’s Waddell in originals push
British broadcaster UKTV has hired Kerry Waddell from UK indie Baby Cow Productions. Waddell (pictured)…
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Avalon Factual Television exec moves to Woodcut
Avalon Factual Television features and daytime chief Matthew Gordon is moving to another UK prodco,…
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Banijay scripted chief Candilis moves to France Télévisions
France Télévisions has confirmed the appointment of Banijay Group’s head of scripted, Takis Candilis, as…
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Gaumont launching UK office with Kudos exec
France’s Gaumont is expanding further in Europe with the hire of Kudos executive producer Alison…
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C4’s Katz appoints Webb-Lamb as deputy in rejig
Channel 4 (C4)’s Ian Katz has appointed Kelly Webb-Lamb (pictured) to the new role of…
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Bunim/Murray reshuffles senior roles after Jenkins exit
Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP) is elevating the role of senior programming and development staff after the…
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Mark Gordon’s Nick Pepper exits for Legendary
Mark Gordon Company’s head of drama Nick Pepper has departed from the company to join…
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Sony CEO steps down, CFO to take top job
Sony Corporation CEO Kazuo Hirai (pictured) is due to step down in April after six…
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ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery hire Google exec to lead 7TV
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery Communications have named Google executive Alexandar Vassilev as CEO of their recently…
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Podcast prodco Gimlet launches TV arm
US-based podcast producer Gimlet Media has launched a television and film production arm. Chris Giliberti…
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Ex-ABC unscripted chief to create Spinnaker Chaos with Red Arrow
US unscripted producer John Saade is housing his new production company, Spinnaker Chaos, at Red…
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Turner EMEA rejigs with France Télévisions exec joining
Turner EMEA has put a new management structure in place for Southern Europe and Africa,…
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Imira founder exits with Robinson named new CEO
Sergi Reitg, the founder and boss of Spain’s Imira Entertainment, is stepping down after 15…
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‘First female-led, female-focused prodco’ for the UK
A new all female London-based production company, Double Yay Productions, has been formed following a…
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Mark Gordon becomes eOne president as Morayniss exits
Grey’s Anatomy producer Mark Gordon (left) has become Entertainment One’s president and chief content officer…
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Cineflix taps Hat Trick development exec
Cineflix Media has hired Hat Trick’s Jimmy Baker as senior vice president of development. Baker…
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Apple hires Paramount exec as comedy chief
Apple has hired Dana Tuinier from The Paramount Network as creative executive for comedy within…
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October hires Atlantic’s Peachey in senior rejig
London-based October Films has hired the CFO of Atlanic Productions and promoted development bosses in…