MGM has launched a new division for the international development and distribution of unscripted TV series. Former Mark Burnett Productions executives C. Scot Cru and Patrice Choghi have returned to lead the group.
The new division, MGM Global Formats & Unscripted Content, will be responsible for the global distribution of the studios’ formats, expanding relationships with international producers and aligning international production to support MGM’s existing distribution structure, per MGM.
Cru will serve as executive vice president and lead the division reporting to Barry Poznick, president of Unscripted Television. Choghi is a senior vice president.
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“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation with broadcasters and producers around the world. I’m so happy to be working with him and Patrice again as we move to grow our business internationally,...
The new division, MGM Global Formats & Unscripted Content, will be responsible for the global distribution of the studios’ formats, expanding relationships with international producers and aligning international production to support MGM’s existing distribution structure, per MGM.
Cru will serve as executive vice president and lead the division reporting to Barry Poznick, president of Unscripted Television. Choghi is a senior vice president.
Also Read: Mattel and MGM to Make a Live-Action View-Master Movie Somehow
“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation with broadcasters and producers around the world. I’m so happy to be working with him and Patrice again as we move to grow our business internationally,...
- 4/3/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Mark Burnett and MGM Television are launching a new division to focus on launching unscripted formats internationally.
The Shark Tank and Survivor producer is bringing back former Mark Burnett Productions executives C. Scot Cru and Patrice Choghi to run the new division. This comes after Deadline revealed earlier this week that Cru departed Intervention producer Grb Studios.
MGM Global Formats & Unscripted Content will oversee the international distribution of the studios’ formats and will look to expand its relationships with international producers and broadcasters. Cru will serve as Executive Vice President and lead the division, reporting to Barry Poznick, President of Unscripted Television, with Choghi joining as Senior Vice President. The duo will work closely with Chris Ottinger, President of Worldwide Television Distribution and Acquisitions and in support of the distribution team worldwide.
“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation...
The Shark Tank and Survivor producer is bringing back former Mark Burnett Productions executives C. Scot Cru and Patrice Choghi to run the new division. This comes after Deadline revealed earlier this week that Cru departed Intervention producer Grb Studios.
MGM Global Formats & Unscripted Content will oversee the international distribution of the studios’ formats and will look to expand its relationships with international producers and broadcasters. Cru will serve as Executive Vice President and lead the division, reporting to Barry Poznick, President of Unscripted Television, with Choghi joining as Senior Vice President. The duo will work closely with Chris Ottinger, President of Worldwide Television Distribution and Acquisitions and in support of the distribution team worldwide.
“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation...
- 4/3/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM Television has recruited two former Mark Burnett Productions executives to head a division focused on selling formats of MGM shows around the world.
Scot Cru has signed on as executive VP of MGM Global Formats and Unscripted Content. Patrice Choghi will serve as senior VP. The new wing reports to Barry Poznick, MGM’s president of unscripted television.
Cru and Choghi will also be responsible for expanding MGM’s relationships with producers around the world and working on international production pacts. The pair previously worked for MGM Television chairman Mark Burnett at his former production venture. Burnett joined MGM in 2015 after the Lion acquired Burnett’s One Three Media.
“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation with broadcasters and producers around the world,” said Burnett. “I’m so happy to be working with him and Patrice again as...
Scot Cru has signed on as executive VP of MGM Global Formats and Unscripted Content. Patrice Choghi will serve as senior VP. The new wing reports to Barry Poznick, MGM’s president of unscripted television.
Cru and Choghi will also be responsible for expanding MGM’s relationships with producers around the world and working on international production pacts. The pair previously worked for MGM Television chairman Mark Burnett at his former production venture. Burnett joined MGM in 2015 after the Lion acquired Burnett’s One Three Media.
“I’ve known Scot for more than 20 years. He is a consummate dealmaker who has a stellar reputation with broadcasters and producers around the world,” said Burnett. “I’m so happy to be working with him and Patrice again as...
- 4/3/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Burnett and MGM Television are launching a new division for TV formats and unscripted series.
Burnett, chairman of the Worldwide Television Group at MGM, is reteaming with former Mark Burnett Productions execs C. Scot Cru and Patrice Choghi to expand the reach of MGM formats worldwide. The Survivor creator, who joined MGM Television in 2015, has seen scripted output thrive, led by the 2017 breakout The Handmaid's Tale, Fargo, Vikings, Get Shorty and Condor on the studio's slate.
But now the focus is on Burnett's reach in the reality genre, where he has one of the best track records for ...
Burnett, chairman of the Worldwide Television Group at MGM, is reteaming with former Mark Burnett Productions execs C. Scot Cru and Patrice Choghi to expand the reach of MGM formats worldwide. The Survivor creator, who joined MGM Television in 2015, has seen scripted output thrive, led by the 2017 breakout The Handmaid's Tale, Fargo, Vikings, Get Shorty and Condor on the studio's slate.
But now the focus is on Burnett's reach in the reality genre, where he has one of the best track records for ...
Exclusive: Intervention producer Grb Studios has struck a deal with Canadian production company Media Ranch to co-develop, co-produce and co-distribute unscripted programming.
The two companies have inked the deal on the eve of Natpe in Miami.
Grb, which is best known for producing the long-running A&E factual series, will work with the Montreal company to push new and existing formats and factual series globally. However, they will continue to operate independently.
Media Ranch produces series including Life In The Kitchen, True Sex Confessions, Dining with the Enemy and Street Jungle. It is run by President Sophie Ferron.
Last October, Grb rebranded from Grb Entertainment to Grb Studios and promoting Scott Cru to President. Cru, who spent 15 years working for Mark Burnett, joined the company in July 2018. Grb’s past credits include shows such as Untold Stories of the ER for TLC, Next Action Star for NBC, Showdown of the Unbeatables for Nat Geo,...
The two companies have inked the deal on the eve of Natpe in Miami.
Grb, which is best known for producing the long-running A&E factual series, will work with the Montreal company to push new and existing formats and factual series globally. However, they will continue to operate independently.
Media Ranch produces series including Life In The Kitchen, True Sex Confessions, Dining with the Enemy and Street Jungle. It is run by President Sophie Ferron.
Last October, Grb rebranded from Grb Entertainment to Grb Studios and promoting Scott Cru to President. Cru, who spent 15 years working for Mark Burnett, joined the company in July 2018. Grb’s past credits include shows such as Untold Stories of the ER for TLC, Next Action Star for NBC, Showdown of the Unbeatables for Nat Geo,...
- 1/21/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Grb Entertainment is now calling itself Grb Studios, a shift that suits its new push toward content and distribution, with the rebranded company promoting Scot Cru to president.
Cru joined the unscripted programming specialist in July as president of international sales and distribution after a 15-year run working for Mark Burnett’s production company.
The announcement was made by Gary R. Benz, founder and CEO of Grb, which is best known for its long-running A&E reality hit Intervention.
In related promotions, Karen Pinto is now Evp of Production and Megan Reeves is Svp of Development. Cru’s former lieutenant, Patrice Choghi, who he recently brought on as Svp of International, will continue in that role.
“I look forward to working with Scot, Karen, Megan and Patrice as we build Grb Studios to expand our reach domestically and internationally,” Benz said in a press release. “Scot is a well-known and highly respected television executive,...
Cru joined the unscripted programming specialist in July as president of international sales and distribution after a 15-year run working for Mark Burnett’s production company.
The announcement was made by Gary R. Benz, founder and CEO of Grb, which is best known for its long-running A&E reality hit Intervention.
In related promotions, Karen Pinto is now Evp of Production and Megan Reeves is Svp of Development. Cru’s former lieutenant, Patrice Choghi, who he recently brought on as Svp of International, will continue in that role.
“I look forward to working with Scot, Karen, Megan and Patrice as we build Grb Studios to expand our reach domestically and internationally,” Benz said in a press release. “Scot is a well-known and highly respected television executive,...
- 10/9/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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