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Olympusat Taps Ex-Lionsgate Exec Chavez

November 16, 2009

Independent television network services company Olympusat has hired former Lionsgate executive Arturo Chavez as GM of its Hispanic-owned and operated networks.

Epix Taps McKinnon for Original Programming

November 12, 2009

Epix, the entertainment venture started between MGM, Lionsgate and Viacom’s Paramount Pictures, has named Laverne McKinnon EVP of original programming and development.

Disney Ups Bob Chapek to Distribution President

November 11, 2009

Bob Chapek, president of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, has been promoted to president of distribution for Walt Disney Studios.

Vivendi Promotes Macias

November 09, 2009

Vivendi Entertainment has been promoted Yolanda Macias to EVP of business development and acquisitions, according to Vivendi Entertainment president Tom O’Malley. She previously served as SVP of business development and acquisitions.

GameStop Names New SVP, GM for Digital Business

November 04, 2009

Former Ticketmaster SVP Shawn Freeman is now GameStop’s new SVP and GM of digital business, a new position for the video game retailer.

Avery Named to New Position With DreamWorks Animation

November 03, 2009

Veteran home entertainment senior executive Kelley Avery has been named to the newly created position of worldwide head of franchise strategy and distribution for DreamWorks Animation SKG.

Trailer Park Names New VP

November 03, 2009

Trailer Park has named Suzanne Kamenir-Pederson VP of interactive content for its Advanced Content Group.

Ex-Image Executive Launches New Company

October 28, 2009

David Borshell, former president of Image Entertainment, has formed a new distribution company with home entertainment veteran Andy Reimer and others.

HBO’s Henry McGee Honored With EAA Donation

October 28, 2009

The Entertainment AIDS Alliance (EAA) has donated $5,000 in honor of Henry McGee, president of HBO Home Entertainment, to God’s Love We Deliver, a charity organization that provides and prepares food for those with illnesses that prevent them from doing so.