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Co-general manager of Epix Laura Sher has been tapped to take on the additional role of executive vice president of MGM Scripted Television Operations, where she will work with MGM chief legal officer Lesley Freeman, president of MGM scripted TV and Epix Michael Wright and president of TV operations Brian Edwards to grow the studio’s scripted series business.
“The demand for premium global television content has never been greater, and with its vast library of IP and world class creative team, MGM is uniquely positioned to succeed in this rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Sher. “I’m honored to once again partner with Michael and help build upon the studio’s robust scripted slate.”
Sher will continue on in her current role as co-gm of Epix, overseeing the negotiation and execution of business agreements related to the premium cabler’s original programming in scripted and unscripted, in addition to acquisitions,...
“The demand for premium global television content has never been greater, and with its vast library of IP and world class creative team, MGM is uniquely positioned to succeed in this rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Sher. “I’m honored to once again partner with Michael and help build upon the studio’s robust scripted slate.”
Sher will continue on in her current role as co-gm of Epix, overseeing the negotiation and execution of business agreements related to the premium cabler’s original programming in scripted and unscripted, in addition to acquisitions,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
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MGM has promoted Laura Sher to Executive Vice President of its scripted television operation.
The move comes after Epix President took over MGM’s scripted television division following the departure of Steve Stark.
Sher will continue to serve as co-general manager of Epix alongside her new role. She will work with Wright, MGM’s Chief Legal Officer Lesley Freeman and President of Television Operations Brian Edwards to grow the company’s scripted TV business.
MGM’s Michael Minden will continue to serve as EVP of Business and Legal Affairs for the studio’s scripted division.
Sher joined Epix in 2018 as EVP, Business and Legal Affairs, Original Programming, and was promoted to co-gm, Epix in 2019. Prior to Epix, Sher was a Partner at Cdas in the Entertainment practice, Head of TV Business Affairs at CAA and SVP, Business and Legal Affairs, Business Development at AMC Networks.
MGM Scripted Television slate includes Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale,...
The move comes after Epix President took over MGM’s scripted television division following the departure of Steve Stark.
Sher will continue to serve as co-general manager of Epix alongside her new role. She will work with Wright, MGM’s Chief Legal Officer Lesley Freeman and President of Television Operations Brian Edwards to grow the company’s scripted TV business.
MGM’s Michael Minden will continue to serve as EVP of Business and Legal Affairs for the studio’s scripted division.
Sher joined Epix in 2018 as EVP, Business and Legal Affairs, Original Programming, and was promoted to co-gm, Epix in 2019. Prior to Epix, Sher was a Partner at Cdas in the Entertainment practice, Head of TV Business Affairs at CAA and SVP, Business and Legal Affairs, Business Development at AMC Networks.
MGM Scripted Television slate includes Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale,...
- 4/13/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM Television Evp Business & Legal Affairs Laura Black Dawson is leaving, the company said today. It has hired Michael Minden, previously Svp Business Affairs and Head of Entertainment Legal at Endemol Shine North America and Shine America, to join as Evp Business and Legal Affairs, Scripted Television. Shelley Reid, Evp Business & Legal Affairs at MGM Television, will continue on in her role and report to Minden. Minden will be tasked with overseeing business and legal…...
- 6/7/2016
- Deadline TV
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Lionsgate will release its Julia Roberts-Jacob Tremblay family drama Wonder on April 7, 2017.
Stephen Chbosky will direct and Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman produce. Summit’s firefighter taleGranite Mountain to star Josh Brolin and Miles Teller will hit theatres on September 22, 2017.
Joseph Kosinski will direct and Lorenzo di Bonaventura is among the producers. Comedy How To Be A Latin Lover starring Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell will open on April 28, 2017, via Lionsgate and Pantelion Films.
Mackenzie Davis has joined Alcon Entertainment’s Blade Runner sequel, which Denis Villeneuve is scheduled to commence shooting in July.Michael Minden has joined MGM Television as executive vice-president of business and legal affairs, scripted television.
Lionsgate will release its Julia Roberts-Jacob Tremblay family drama Wonder on April 7, 2017.
Stephen Chbosky will direct and Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman produce. Summit’s firefighter taleGranite Mountain to star Josh Brolin and Miles Teller will hit theatres on September 22, 2017.
Joseph Kosinski will direct and Lorenzo di Bonaventura is among the producers. Comedy How To Be A Latin Lover starring Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell will open on April 28, 2017, via Lionsgate and Pantelion Films.
Mackenzie Davis has joined Alcon Entertainment’s Blade Runner sequel, which Denis Villeneuve is scheduled to commence shooting in July.Michael Minden has joined MGM Television as executive vice-president of business and legal affairs, scripted television.
- 6/7/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Michael Minden has been hired as Svp Business Affairs and Head of Entertainment Legal and Yvonne Rena Bennett has been named VP Business Affairs at Shine America. Minden, previously Svp and Deputy General Counsel at Viacom Media Networks, will serve as a senior negotiator and business advisor to the company and oversee all entertainment-related legal matters. Bennett joins Shine from A+E Television Networks where she served as VP Business & Legal Affairs, She will be the primary business affairs executive for Shine 360, handling product integrations, ancillary licensing, marketing and other related matters.
- 10/25/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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