Fugitive, the content development, financing and distribution business founded by Anthony Kimble in 2019, is rebranding to become Arrested Industries, with the name change effective from next week. In addition, Arrested Industries (AI) is excited to announce that it will be establishing an office in Los Angeles this summer. Anthony Kimble will be re-locating to America to run the new venture as CEO of scripted. Merrily Ross, who joined Fugitive in 2019, will become CEO of unscripted, running … [Read more...] about Fugitive rebrands as Arrested Industries
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A+E Networks® elevates Christopher Barry to Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning
A+E Networks® announced that Christopher Barry has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning, covering ad sales, distribution, global content sales, international and digital, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Art Vomvas, EVP, Finance and Business Planning, to whom Barry will continue to report. As EVP, Barry will lead the team responsible for the financial planning and analysis for all of A+E Networks’ global revenue streams. Barry will work … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® elevates Christopher Barry to Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning
Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
Asacha Media Group’s Wag Entertainment has hired former Spun Gold Head of Factual Bridget Boseley in the newly created role of Creative Director. The appointment is part of Wag’s strategy to expand their output in the UK market and develop business for streaming platforms. Boseley, who was instrumental in expanding Spun Gold’s documentary output over the last 3 years, will take up the position immediately. Her recent Executive Producer credits include ratings hit Inside Monaco for … [Read more...] about Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
Moritz Polter to launch new premium, international scripted label within ITV Studios
Moritz Polter, the award-winning Executive Producer behind the internationally acclaimed German-originated series Das Boot for Sky (third season currently in post-production), Freud for Netflix/ORF and Arctic Circle for ZDF/Elisa Viihde/YLE is to join ITV Studios, establishing a new high-end scripted label which will be launched later in 2021. Moritz has been named among Variety’s Top 10 Global Creatives to Watch and has shepherded many series to become critically acclaimed, award-winning works … [Read more...] about Moritz Polter to launch new premium, international scripted label within ITV Studios
Silver Trak Digital promotes Matt Christie to NSW Sales and Client Service Manager
Silver Trak Digital, the leading technical service provider to the media and entertainment industry, has promoted Matt Christie to the role of NSW Sales/Client Services Manager. Christie will now be instrumental in promoting Silver Trak’s overall business development and generating new business through client interactions. He will also ensure that all Silver Trak’s clients are provided with high level professional support and timely job deliveries. Christie is almost an industry veteran having … [Read more...] about Silver Trak Digital promotes Matt Christie to NSW Sales and Client Service Manager
Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent
London based Sutikki, an active disruptor in the children’s entertainment space, has announced the appointment of three seasoned executives to further bolster its dynamic leadership team. Infused with the ideal combination of big brand and major studio experience and a refreshing entrepreneurial spirit, the company will now significantly accelerate the growth of its brand portfolio and will also make a substantial investment in new acquisitions and creative opportunities throughout 2021 and … [Read more...] about Sutikki builds leadership team with trio of new talent