THE EXEC SHUFFLE – THE BLOTTER RECAP (6.19.15)
0RECENT MOVES:
Julie Pernworth
WAS: SVP of Comedy Development | CBS
NOW: Executive VP of Comedy Development | CBS
Karen Barna
WAS: Executive | Summit Entertainment
NOW: SVP of Business and Legal Affairs | Bold Films
Mary Burke
WAS: Executive Producer | Warp Films
NOW: Executive, Senior Production and Development | BFI
Michael Clear
WAS: VP | Bluegrass Films
NOW: Head Of Production | Atomic Monster
Mike McAvoy
WAS: Executive | The Onion
NOW: Chief Executive | The Onion
Steve Hannah
WAS: CEO | The Onion
NOW: Chairman | The Onion
OTHER MOVES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
{TB EXCLUSIVE} PETER LETZ JOINS COLLECTIVE DIGITAL STUDIOS AS DIRECTOR OF GAMING NETWORK
Letz, who spent three years running Cousin Pete Productions and Management, has had clients featured on the 2014 and 2013 Young And Hungry Lists, as well as the 2013 Hit List.
HASBRO NAMES MEGHAN MCCARTHY HEAD OF STORYTELLING
With a new multi-year plan being developed, McCarthy will oversee and develop the intertwining of the studio’s properties into a franchise, including “My Little Pony” and “Littlest Pet Shop”.
UNIVERSAL NAMES ERIK BAIERS EVP OF PRODUCTION
He was previously a senior VP of production for the studio. Baiers has worked with the studio for ten years, and has helped change the face of modern comedies made at Universal.
BELA BAJARIA NAMED PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL TELEVISION
She was previously the executive vice-president for the company. The move comes during a number of change ups and promotions at NBC Universal.