New York – A+E Networks’ 15-year veteran programmer Robert Sharenow has been appointed as Executive Vice President & General Manager of A&E and Lifetime. Previously, Sharenow had been Executive Vice President & GM of Lifetime since June 2013. Sharenow will report to Paul Buccieri, President, A&E and HISTORY for A&E; and continue to report to Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks, in regard to Lifetime. The announcement was made by Buccieri and is … [Read more...] about A+E Networks announces apppointment
Paul Buccieri
A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
New York – Paul Buccieri has been appointed President, A&E® and History®. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks®, to whom Buccieri will report. The appointment becomes effective early next year. Buccieri will oversee all content creation, programming, brand development and marketing for A&E and History and their affiliated brands. A&E and History General Managers David McKillop and Dirk Hoogstra will now report to Buccieri. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
ITV Studios U.S. Group finalises joint venture with Marty Adelstein
Sherman Oaks, California – It was announced on June 4 that ITV Studios U.S. Group has finalised a joint venture agreement with Marty Adelstein to launch Tomorrow ITV Studios. It will operate as a scripted studio with the support of ITV Studios U.S. Group. “I’m thrilled that we’ll be partnering with Marty and his great team, including Becky Clements, to create innovative and exciting drama and comedy series,” said Paul Buccieri, Chairman ITV Studios U.S. Group and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios U.S. Group finalises joint venture with Marty Adelstein
ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
ITV will make an upfront cash payment for a 51% stake in DiGa Vision with a put and call option to buy the remainder of the company. The put and call option could be exercised from between three and six years, with the total amount paid linked to the performance of the company over that period. The multiple paid is similar to the range paid on ITV’s previous acquisitions. The acquisition represents another step forward in ITV’s strategy of building a strong international … [Read more...] about ITV acquires “Teen Wolf” producer DiGa
Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia
Anita Jacoby, one of Australia’s most experienced and respected television executives, has been appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia. In a career spanning 30 years, she has created content for every major TV network in Australia. Most recently, Anita was a key executive at Zapruder’s other films, overseeing a slate of original programmes including the award-winning Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, Elders, AFP and The Gruen Transfer, which achieved ABC’s highest … [Read more...] about Anita Jacoby appointed Managing Director, ITV Studios Australia
ITV Studios partners Israeli broadcaster
ITV has joined forces with leading Israeli broadcaster Reshet to form a strategic development and production partnership, as the UK producer-broadcaster continues to invest and strengthen its creative pipeline. The new venture will see the two companies jointly source, develop and produce formats in Israel for both the Reshet network and the international market including the U.S. Paul Buccieri, Managing Director ITV Studios International and President & CEO of ITV Studios America, … [Read more...] about ITV Studios partners Israeli broadcaster
