MGM is expanding its unscripted TV department with the promotion of Barry Poznick to president of the newly created MGM/Orion Unscripted & Alternative Television unit.
Poznick had been president of unscripted television since joining MGM in 2016. The move to expand the unit with the Orion brand name comes as demand for high-end unscripted series is growing apace among the major streaming platforms. MGM has controlled the Orion Pictures film and TV library since 1997 and has been steadily rebooting the Orion brand name for the past two years.
As part of the transition, Poznick has signed a new contract to stay with MGM.
MGM Worldwide TV chief Mark Burnett called Poznick “an extremely capable and well-liked television expert who has consistently delivered number-one rated programs, series renewals and profits for the MGM Television group, making it one of the most successful growth divisions for the studio. His expanded responsibilities and promotion...
Poznick had been president of unscripted television since joining MGM in 2016. The move to expand the unit with the Orion brand name comes as demand for high-end unscripted series is growing apace among the major streaming platforms. MGM has controlled the Orion Pictures film and TV library since 1997 and has been steadily rebooting the Orion brand name for the past two years.
As part of the transition, Poznick has signed a new contract to stay with MGM.
MGM Worldwide TV chief Mark Burnett called Poznick “an extremely capable and well-liked television expert who has consistently delivered number-one rated programs, series renewals and profits for the MGM Television group, making it one of the most successful growth divisions for the studio. His expanded responsibilities and promotion...
- 9/24/2019
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
David Armour is not one to rest on his laurels. After creating “Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court” in 2013 and overseeing a successful launch that saw it reap two Daytime Emmy nominations in a row, he brought the ground-breaking “Couples Court with the Cutlers” to TV in 2017. That breakout hit earned an Daytime Emmy nomination for its first season. In our recent interview, which you can watch above, Armour is quick to credit the trio of talent who preside over these shows for their success. “We’re really fortunate to have two shows with unique perspectives and great talent. They have a similar approach to storytelling but a very different tone.”
Armour, who has an extensive background in daytime TV, details the process by which he created “Paternity Court” as it was known when it debuted. “I was lucky enough to be at “The Ricki Lake Show” and see what works in daytime.
Armour, who has an extensive background in daytime TV, details the process by which he created “Paternity Court” as it was known when it debuted. “I was lucky enough to be at “The Ricki Lake Show” and see what works in daytime.
- 3/14/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
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