Company Launches
Archery Pictures: Liza Marshall and Kris Thykier have launched a new production shingle, Archery Pictures. The company plans to produce for both film and television. Thykier is closing down his company PeaPie Films and bringing his staff and development slate over to the new venture. Pip Williams is joining as a Senior Development and Production Executive and Mairi Bett is joining as Head of Physical Production.
Grand Electric Entertainment: Producer Eric Newman has launched a new Los Angeles-based production company, Grand Electric Entertainment. Newman launched the company under a deal with StudioCanal in which they will act as financier, creative collaborator and distributor for Grand Electric projects within the UK, French, German, Australian and New Zealand markets. Newman is focusing on producing elevated genre pieces for the United States and European markets.
Toast Productions: Juliana Margulies has started a new production shingle, Toast Productions. The company has launched with a production deal with CBS Television Studios and will focus on developing series, limited-event series and TV movies for various platforms.
Studios, Networks, and Media Conglomerates
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment: Tedd Cittadine has been promoted to Senior Vice President,
Comcast: Charlie Herrin has been named Senior Vice President, Customer Experience.
Discovery Communications: Ben Price has been promoted to Executive Vice President, National Ad Sales.
NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment: Frances Berwick has been named President, Lifestyle Networks Group. Adam Stotsky has been named General Manager, E!.
Universal Pictures: Nicholas Carpou has been named President, Domestic Distribution as of January 01, 2015.
Viacom Entertainment & Music Groups: Eddie Dalva has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Content & Programming Enterprises.
Film
C4: Ben Spergel has joined as Executive Vice President, Consumer Insights.
Das Films: Meredith Littas has been promoted to Development Executive.
Formosa Group: Tracey Grimes has joined as Director, Business Development.
Fox Searchlight: Ray Strache has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions.
Heretic Films: Greg Segal has joined as President.
Radiant Productions: Rachel Walens has been promoted to Vice President, Development, Film & Television.
Red Granite Pictures: Mike Pryce has joined as Creative Executive.
Svensk Filmindustri: Jenny Stjernstömer Björk has joined as Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Co-Productions.
The Weinstein Company: Melissa Wells has joined as Senior Vice President, Production & Development.
Unnamed Robert Simonds Studio: Jack Pan has joined as President, Motion Picture Marketing.
Zodiak Media: Marc Nowak has been named Chief Operating Officer, Drama Zodiak France.
Television
Gaumont International Television: Hana Zidek has joined as Vice President, Distribution.
IFC TV: Caroline Hoffman has been promoted to Manager, Original Programming.
ITV Studios America: Bruce Robertson has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Creative Strategy.
Part2 Pictures: Emily Harding has joined as Director, Strategy. Rachael Profiloski has been named Director of Development.
Peace Points Entertainment: Julie Chang has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Acquisitions. Nicole Hamilton has joined as Vice President, Creative & Development. Eric Mueller has been named Senior Vice President, International Sales & Acquisitions.
REVOLT: Berto Guzman has joined as Vice President, Content Distribution.
The Jim Henson Company: Amy Takahara has joined as Director, International Distribution & Sales.
Agencies, Management Companies, Public Relations, and Law Firms
Hawthorne Direct: Kurt Werderman has joined as Media Strategist & Analyst.
ICM Partners: Mo Mostashari has been promoted to Agent, Global Branded Entertainment.
Luber Roklin Entertainment: Mark Pfeffer has joined as Manager, Talent.
Resolution: Mia Chang has joined as Agent, Talent & Literary.
Troika: Sarah Stephenson has been promoted to Agent, Talent.
UTA: Nick Shumaker has joined as Agent, Independent Film Group.
Verve: Melissa Darman has joined as Agent, TV Literary as of October 13, 2014.
Cable
Starz: Bertt Marottoli has been promoted to Vice President, Program Acquisitions.
The Hub/Discovery Family: Tom Cosgrove has joined as Managing Director. Henry Schleiff has joined as President.
Digital
Otter Media: Tom Pickett has joined as Head of Targeted Channels. Virasb Vahidi has joined as Chief Executive Officer.
Relativity Digital Studios: Lisa Eisenpresser has joined as a Consultant.
Zealot Networks: Conn Fishburn has joined as Chief Strategy Officer. Chad Seymour has joined as Chief Marketing Officer. Bob Vanech has joined as Chief Financial Officer.