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Company Launches
Fable House: Adrien Brody has launched this production company with Nigerian entrepreneur
Kola Aloka and
Sparkle Roll Culture Media, a Beijing-based production group partially owned by Jackie Chan. The new venture has $50 million in development and production funding and it plans to make films for the Chinese and international marketplace.
Grandview: Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Matt Rosen and
Jeff Silver have formed this new management company, which will open for business in June. The new venture will focus on writers, filmmakers and TV producers across multiple genres and mediums.
Stage + Screen Digital Studio: Martian Entertainment and
All the Way Around have launched this post-production and editing facility, which is geared toward the theater industry, as well as micro-budget film and TV projects.
Tanweer – IMGC Ventures: Dubai-based Tanweer Group has joined forced with distribution powerhouse IMGC to form Tanweer – IMGC ventures, an acquisition and distribution company focused on reinvigorating an interest in cinema in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
The Jokers: Manuel Chiche, co-founder of Wild Side, has launched this Paris-based production and distribution company. The new venture will be fully involved in developing and producing indie films, which an emphasis on up-and-coming genre directors.
Unnamed Todd Phillips/Bradley Cooper Management Venture: Todd Phillips and
Bradley Cooper have combined forces tocreate their own production company, signing a three-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. The first project to be produced under the new banner will be Arms & Dudes, which Phillips will direct.
Untitled/Matador: Untitled Entertainment has teamed with the television production company
Matador to create this joint venture, which plans to develop, package and produce material for TV and digital outlets.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
FreemantleMedia UK: Richard Holloway has joined as the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment: Dan Gopal has been appointed the Executive Vice President of Distribution & Global Digital Partners, EMEA.
ITV Studios Global Entertainment: Greg Johnson has been appointed the Executive Vice President of Sales, Americas.
Universal Cable Productions: Danielle De Jesus has joined as the Director of Current Programming.
Universal Pictures: Fabian Castro as joined as Senior Vice President, Multicultural Marketing.
Film
Electus: Joshua Sussman has been named Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel.
Hoff Productions: Alex Hoff has been named the Director of Development.
Ian Bryce Productions: Aimee LeMaire has been named Story Editor.
Sundance Selects/IFC Films: Steven Cardwell has joined as the Head of Digital Marketing.
The Orchard: Paul Davidson has joined as Senior Vice President, Film & Television, and Head of the Los Angeles Office.
Viewfinder Pictures: Kristina Sorenson has joined as Vice President, Production & Development.
Television
DLT Entertainment: Margaret Enefer has joined as Head of Drama.
EuropaCorp Television U.S.: Matthew Gross has joined as President.
Gaumont International Television: Peter Barnett has joined as the Senior Vice President of Production.
Investigation Discovery: Nellie Ryan has been named the Vice President of Marketing, Strategy.
Investigation Discovery: Garnsey Sloan has been named the Vice President of Marketing, Creative.
Paley Center for Media: Maureen Reidy hasbeen tapped as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Paley Center for Media: Pat Mitchell has become Executive Vice Chairman.
Scripps Networks Interactive: NJ Pesci has been named Executive Vice President.
Scripps Networks Interactive: Dennis Shuler has been named Senior Advisor.
Skydance Television: Jake Rose has joined as Executive Vice President, Production.
Sonar Entertainment: Gene Stein has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
Sonar Entertainment: Stewart Till has been appointed to the Board of Directors.
Tricon Films & Television: Boyd McDonnell has joined as Senior Vice President, Programming.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
APA: Jack Leighton has been promoted to Vice President, Television Literary.
CAA: David Larabell has joined as a Literary Agent.
Grandview: Zac Frognowski has joined as a Literary Manager.
Grandview: Chris Goble has joined as a Literary Manager.
Greenberg Taurig LLP: Tom Ara has been named a Shareholder.
Greenberg Taurig LLP: Rosalind H. Read has joined as an Associate.
Greenberg Taurig LLP: Robert Sherman has joined as a Shareholder.
Fox Rothschild: Alan R. Friedman has been named a Partner.
Hawthorne Direct: Jessica Hawthorne-Castro has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
Prodigy PR: Ashley Fontaine has joined as Executive Vice President and Head of Digital.
PR Works International: Melody Monfreda has joined as Director of International Film Publicity.
The Vltra Group: Scott Hirsch has joined as the Executive Vice President of Program Development.
Cable
Fusion: Margarita Noriega has been named Director of Social Media.
MTV: Colin Nash has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Series Development of West Coast Reality Programming.
TV Guide Network: Rich Browd has been named the Vice President and Creative Director.
TV Guide Network: Melissa Stone Mangham has been named the Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy.
Digital
Tout: David Parsons has joined as Chief Revenue Officer.
Yekra: Eric Doctorow has joined the Board of Directors.
Publishing
The Hollywood Reporter: Alison Brower has joined as Deputy Editorial Director.
The Hollywood Reporter: Jeanie Pyun has been promoted to Deputy Editor.
Music
Republic Records: Tom Mackay has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of the West Coast division.
Revolt: Michael Roche was named as the Senior Vice President of Ad Sales and
Julie Pinkwater has been named the Vice President of Client Development.
Universal Music Group: Susan Mazo has joined as the Senior Vice President of Global Communications (New York).
Advertising
Corbis Entertainment: Corey Silverman has joined as Head, Global Sales.
Ogilvy & Mather: Jenny Gadd has joined as Executive Director, Content Production.
PulsePoint: Darline Jean has joined as Chief Operating Officer.
