London and Burbank, California – Following its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Shed Media Group, the Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) and Warner Bros. UK announced on June 18 a new company name and senior management team for its UK-based television production business. Shed Media Group will be re-branded as Warner Bros. Television Productions UK, and key company executives Nick Emmerson and Claire Hungate have both been promoted to lead the new entity, with … [Read more...] about New name and management team for Warner Bros. UK based TV production operation
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Warner Bros completes acquisition of the Eyeworks Group
Amsterdam, London, Burbank – As part of the studio’s television growth strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) announced on June 2 that following receipt of regulatory approvals, it has now completed its acquisition of all Eyeworks’ businesses outside the U.S., in 15 countries across Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand, adding 13 new territories to its international network of production companies. This acquisition further strengthens Warner … [Read more...] about Warner Bros completes acquisition of the Eyeworks Group
Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
Hulu’s CEO Mike Hopkins announced on March 31 that Craig Erwich will join Hulu as Senior Vice President, Head of Content. Erwich, who officially begins on April 7, will lead content and programming strategy for Hulu and Hulu Plus. Erwich was most recently at Warner Horizon Television (WHTV), a division of Warner Bros. Television Group, where he oversaw development, production and business operations for the past seven years. Prior to joining WHTV, Erwich was at FOX Broadcasting Company for … [Read more...] about Hulu hires Craig Erwich as Head of Content
Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
London – Three of the Warner Bros. Television Group’s most successful long running scripted series, Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER have been commissioned and optioned as local versions in the Philippines, Thailand and India. Pretty Little Liars, one of the most buzzed about series among young women in the U.S. and around the world, is currently in production in the Philippines. Produced by ABC Development Corporation, the 22-episode local … [Read more...] about Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
Warner Bros to acquire Eyeworks Group
As part of the studio's television growth strategy, Warner Bros. Television Group announced on February 11 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all Eyeworks' businesses outside the U.S., in 15 countries across Europe, South America, Australia and New Zealand, adding 13 new territories to its network of production companies. Once completed, this acquisition will further strengthen Warner Bros.' international television production capabilities and see … [Read more...] about Warner Bros to acquire Eyeworks Group
Warner Bros. TV Group CEO Bruce Rosenblum to exit
Deadline.com has exclusively announced that Warner Bros Entertainment CEO Kevin Tsujihara has confirmed internally on the news of Warner Bros Television Group Bruce Rosenblum’s exit. The report adds that the news was initially planned for 7 to 14 days after the network’s TV upfront presentations next week. According to LA Times, the departure had been anticipated ever since Rosenblum was passed over earlier this year to succeed Barry Meyer as chief executive of all of Warner … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. TV Group CEO Bruce Rosenblum to exit
