THE EXEC SHUFFLE – THE BLOTTER RECAP (6.5.15)
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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.
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Albert Cheng
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Bob Berney
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NOW: Head of Movie Distribution and Marketing | Amazon Studios
Braden Aftergood
WAS: SVP | Film 44
Brooke Kessler
WAS: VP, Live Action | Nickelodeon
Danielle Misher
WAS: SVP, Marketing | Screen Gems
NOW: Executive Vice President, Marketing | Screen Gems
Jay Rasulo
WAS: Chief Financial Officer | Disney
Juliana Janes
WAS: Producer | Vandalia Films
NOW: Head Of TV | Gulfstream Pictures
Lydia Storie
WAS: Director Of Development | Additional Dialogue
NOW: VP, Development | Muse Entertainment
Mark Lafontant
WAS: VP Creative Advertising | Disney
NOW: Creative Producer | Buddha Jones
Meghan Mathes
WAS: Manager Of Development | Evolution Entertainment
NOW: Director Of Development | Muse Entertainment
Robin Chandler
WAS: Head Of Publicity | Pixar
NOW: Head Of Theatrical Publicity | DreamWorks Animation
Tyler Mitchell
WAS: Partner | Landscape Entertainment
NOW: SVP, Motion Pictures | Imagine Entertainment
