THE EXEC SHUFFLE – THE BLOTTER RECAP (5.15.15)

RECENT MOVES: 

SONY NAMES ROBERT LAWSON CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Charles Sipkins previously held the position, but stepped down shortly before the height of the major studio hack that occurred at Sony late last year, which revealed personal information to public, including company emails.

MIRAMAX NAMES DAVID THWAITES VP OF FILM
The position was newly created by the studio. He will report to Zanne Devine, Executive Vice President of Film & TV. Thwaites has served as the executive producer on the Natalie Portman thriller “Black Swan”.

OTHER MOVES: 

Ennis Hensley

WAS: EVP of International Sales & Distribution | Weinstein
NOW: President of International Sales & Distribution | Weinstein

Christine Pham

NOW: Manager of TV Development | Pivot

Lindsey Springer

WAS: Exec. | DreamWorks/ Amblin TV
NOW: Head | Carlton Cuse Productions

Mary Lee

WAS: Exec. | The Walcott Company
NOW: Senior Vice President of Film and TV | Perfect Storm Entertainment

Josh Phillips

NOW: Vice President of Production | The Mark Gordon Company