Former DreamWorks Animation executive Ian Richter has joined the executive ranks at Legendary Entertainment to help the company capitalize on opportunities across film, TV, digital and virtual reality as well as emerging storytelling platforms. Hired on as Executive VP of Franchise and Emerging Platform Development, Richter reports directly to Legendary's President and Chief Creative Officer, Jon Jashni, and Chief Marketing Officer, Emily Castel. At DreamWorks Animation…...
- 8/19/2015
- Deadline
The new hire arrives from the Toronto International Film Festival and will start on October 5.
Current programming manager Sarafina Difelice will assume the newly created position of associate director of programming.
“Shane has built a well-earned reputation as a champion of original and visionary filmmakers, and his innovative programming reflects his own passion to inspire, inform and entertain filmgoers,” said Hot Docs executive director Brett Hendrie.
“His outstanding eye for great docs will help ensure that Hot Docs continues to bring the most outspoken and outstanding films to the festival every year. I can’t wait for our audiences to meet him.”
Legendary Entertainment has hired Ian Richter as evp of franchise and emerging platform development. The new hire most recently served as head of franchise creative for DreamWorks Animation.
Current programming manager Sarafina Difelice will assume the newly created position of associate director of programming.
“Shane has built a well-earned reputation as a champion of original and visionary filmmakers, and his innovative programming reflects his own passion to inspire, inform and entertain filmgoers,” said Hot Docs executive director Brett Hendrie.
“His outstanding eye for great docs will help ensure that Hot Docs continues to bring the most outspoken and outstanding films to the festival every year. I can’t wait for our audiences to meet him.”
Legendary Entertainment has hired Ian Richter as evp of franchise and emerging platform development. The new hire most recently served as head of franchise creative for DreamWorks Animation.
- 8/19/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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