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  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    Warner Bros’ Chad Kennedy joins Lionsgate as SVP current programming

    MUMBAI: Lionsgate has roped in former Warner Bros. television director of current programming Chad Kennedy as SVP of current programming. His hiring represents Lionsgate’s increased presence in the scripted TV world. Kennedy will direct several reports focused entirely on current.

    “The scripted team in our television group has consistently turned out high quality, award-winning series on every platform, including broadcast, cable and streaming,” said Lionsgate EVP-television Chris Selak. “Chad’s experience working with critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series makes him the perfect fit for our existing team, which has done an incredible job of successfully shepherding all of Lionsgate’s series from conception to air.”

    Lionsgate’s scripted programming slate includes OWN’s recent breakout Greenleaf; Hulu’s dramedy Casual; Orange is the New Black, now entering its fifth season on Netflix; E!’s first scripted series The Royals, and Nashville, returning for its fifth season on its new home on CMT and Hulu.

    The studio also has upcoming comedy Graves, its first original series for Epix; the sci-fi anthology series Dimension 404, which begins streaming on Hulu this fall; Dear White People for Netflix, Lionsgate’s first series for YouTube Red, Step Up, and the anthology series Manifesto, the story of the hunt for the Unabomber for Discovery.

    A report reads that in the previous executive structure, SVP television Andy Richley and SVP development A.J. Morewitz, had been juggling both development and current. They now will focus squarely on development.

  • Colors Infinity to premiere ‘The Royals’ on 19 May

    Colors Infinity to premiere ‘The Royals’ on 19 May

    MUMBAI: Colors Infinity is all set to air British dramedy titled The Royals. The show will premiere on 19 May every Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

    Commenting on the new show VP programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza says, “The Royals is a unique spin on the lives of royalty. The entertaining and glamorous series makes for good storytelling, which reflects Colors Infinity’s core programming ideal of constantly introducing fresh and bold content. Queen Helena and her family will fit right in to the Indian context of familial ties and relationships.”

    Elaborating on the marketing campaign, vice president marketing head of English entertainment Sabrina D’Souza says, “The Royals, being an internationally acclaimed series, fits right in to the Colors Infinity’s banner. The scale and grandeur of the series demands the extensive campaign that we have launched, with our marketing innovations and premium partnerships. We are taking the essence of the series and serving it to the consumers as a first-hand ‘Royal’ experience.”

    Set in modern-day England, the show follows the lives of a fictional British Royal family who inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with the price tags of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. Prince Liam is thrust into the spotlight after the death of his older brother puts him next in line to the throne. When King Simonannounces that he is considering abolishing the monarchy the manipulative Queen Helena will do whatever it takes to remain in power. This elite drama stars the Elizabeth Hurley, who is back on the small screen with this series as the fierce and alluring Queen Helena along with William Moseley, Vincent Regan and Alexandra Park amongst others.

    The channel has announced the show with an extensive and exhaustive campaign, including an innovative newspaper jacket cover on a leading daily. From billboard innovations with paparazzi flash-lights, resembling a red carpet walkthrough for the Royals to radio campaigns including special programming where the jockeys talking about the scandals of the Royal families of various countries,the campaign extends across markets to various cities. Apart from partnerships with premium salons and Hokey Pokey outlets, the channel has partnered with premium bars and pubs in Mumbai and Delhi for a royal themed party on the weekends.

    The social media fans can look forward to a unique contest where the winner will not only receive a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience in London, but will also get a glimpse of the Royal life at Buckingham Palace. Viacom18 network’s massive on-air reach further adds muscle to this integrated campaign, through spots on their popular channels like Comedy Central, Vh1 and MTV.

  • Colors Infinity to premiere ‘The Royals’ on 19 May

    Colors Infinity to premiere ‘The Royals’ on 19 May

    MUMBAI: Colors Infinity is all set to air British dramedy titled The Royals. The show will premiere on 19 May every Monday to Friday at 10 pm.

    Commenting on the new show VP programming head of English entertainment Hashim D’Souza says, “The Royals is a unique spin on the lives of royalty. The entertaining and glamorous series makes for good storytelling, which reflects Colors Infinity’s core programming ideal of constantly introducing fresh and bold content. Queen Helena and her family will fit right in to the Indian context of familial ties and relationships.”

    Elaborating on the marketing campaign, vice president marketing head of English entertainment Sabrina D’Souza says, “The Royals, being an internationally acclaimed series, fits right in to the Colors Infinity’s banner. The scale and grandeur of the series demands the extensive campaign that we have launched, with our marketing innovations and premium partnerships. We are taking the essence of the series and serving it to the consumers as a first-hand ‘Royal’ experience.”

    Set in modern-day England, the show follows the lives of a fictional British Royal family who inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with the price tags of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. Prince Liam is thrust into the spotlight after the death of his older brother puts him next in line to the throne. When King Simonannounces that he is considering abolishing the monarchy the manipulative Queen Helena will do whatever it takes to remain in power. This elite drama stars the Elizabeth Hurley, who is back on the small screen with this series as the fierce and alluring Queen Helena along with William Moseley, Vincent Regan and Alexandra Park amongst others.

    The channel has announced the show with an extensive and exhaustive campaign, including an innovative newspaper jacket cover on a leading daily. From billboard innovations with paparazzi flash-lights, resembling a red carpet walkthrough for the Royals to radio campaigns including special programming where the jockeys talking about the scandals of the Royal families of various countries,the campaign extends across markets to various cities. Apart from partnerships with premium salons and Hokey Pokey outlets, the channel has partnered with premium bars and pubs in Mumbai and Delhi for a royal themed party on the weekends.

    The social media fans can look forward to a unique contest where the winner will not only receive a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience in London, but will also get a glimpse of the Royal life at Buckingham Palace. Viacom18 network’s massive on-air reach further adds muscle to this integrated campaign, through spots on their popular channels like Comedy Central, Vh1 and MTV.