Cannes – Banijay Group is partnering with former Endemol North America head David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America, a new entertainment company based in Los Angeles to develop original content across multiple genres for the North American market. Goldberg will serve as CEO, Banijay Studios North America; and as Banijay Group President, where he will oversee the Group's further expansion into English language territories and Latin America. Goldberg will be based in Los … [Read more...] about David Goldberg to launch Banijay Studios North America
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Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
New York – AMC Networks announced on April 3 that Bruce Tuchman has been named President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global and MGM Channel Global. In addition to his current role overseeing AMC/Sundance Channel Global, Tuchman takes on the additional responsibility of leading the programming, marketing, and strategic development of the company’s MGM Channel, which is programmed and distributed in multiple languages and reaches over 130 countries and territories. Responsibility for sales, … [Read more...] about Bruce Tuchman promoted at AMC Networks
Shine International appoints Digital Business Development SVP
London – Shine International, the sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, announced on April 1 the appointment of Kerry Ball to the newly created position of SVP, Digital Business Development. In the new role Ball will lead the digital sales strategy globally and manage day-to-day sales of digital and home entertainment platforms for Shine International represented properties. Starting in mid-April, Ball will be based in Shine International‘s London Headquarters, reporting to CEO, … [Read more...] about Shine International appoints Digital Business Development SVP
MIPTV: Lucy Smith named Director of MIPDoc MIPFormats MIPJunior
Paris – Reed MIDEM announced on April 1 that Lucy Smith, Director of Conferences for Reed MIDEM’s Television Division, has been named Director of MIPDoc, MIPFormats and MIPJunior. In her new role, Smith will continue to manage all MIPTV and MIPCOM-related conferences in addition to developing MIPDoc, MIPJunior and MIPFormats. “Over the past seven years, Lucy has done an outstanding job producing conferences that are at the cutting-edge of the key issues facing the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Lucy Smith named Director of MIPDoc MIPFormats MIPJunior
BBC Worldwide reshuffles Joyce Yeung and David Weiland
Joyce Yeung has been appointed to the newly created role of EVP Global Content Sales as BBC Worldwide looks to build on its continuing success in TV sales and targets future growth. Based in London, Yeung will have overall responsibility for ensuring that BBC Worldwide’s TV sales teams drive the maximum benefit from the company’s increased investment in content. She will represent sales in the content planning and acquisition process, working closely with the genre teams, territory … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide reshuffles Joyce Yeung and David Weiland
FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on April 1 enhanced roles for two of its senior executives. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content & Communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, who currently oversees all channels, content and marketing across the region, will now take on the additional role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia business with full P&L responsibility. This includes the countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, … [Read more...] about FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes