International studios division headed by UK-based Jeff Wachtel will report to Bonnie Hammer, George Cheeks.
Kevin MacLellan, chairman of global distribution and international for NBCUniversal and a powerful figure on the global television scene, is leaving the company, leading to a closer alignment of the media giant’s Us and international TV operations.
MacLellan’s (pictured) broad range of responsibilities at NBCU has included identifying growth opportunities for the studio and its Comcast Corporation parent outside the Us – he recently advised on Comcast’s acquisition of European giant Sky – and oversight of NBCUniversal International Studios. That division includes British production...
Kevin MacLellan, chairman of global distribution and international for NBCUniversal and a powerful figure on the global television scene, is leaving the company, leading to a closer alignment of the media giant’s Us and international TV operations.
MacLellan’s (pictured) broad range of responsibilities at NBCU has included identifying growth opportunities for the studio and its Comcast Corporation parent outside the Us – he recently advised on Comcast’s acquisition of European giant Sky – and oversight of NBCUniversal International Studios. That division includes British production...
- 10/30/2019
- by 31¦John Hazelton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Kevin MacLellan is exiting NBCUniversal after nearly two decades.
MacLellan, the chairman of NBCU’s global distribution and international operations, will stay on with the company during the transition period before his official departure. Jeff Shell, chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, made the announcement to staffers in a memo on Wednesday that has been obtained by Variety.
With MacLellan’s departure, Shell announced that NBCU is merging its domestic and international operations to “take advantage of our increased international footprint and the growing number of platforms for our content,” per the memo.
Under the new structure, Bonnie Hammer will take on oversight of NBCU’s International Studios. Jeff Wachtel, who previously reported to MacLellan, will now report to Hammer and George Cheeks. The news comes just weeks after it was announced that Hammer would be overseeing all broadcast and cable studio operations via Universal TV and Universal Content Productions.
MacLellan, the chairman of NBCU’s global distribution and international operations, will stay on with the company during the transition period before his official departure. Jeff Shell, chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, made the announcement to staffers in a memo on Wednesday that has been obtained by Variety.
With MacLellan’s departure, Shell announced that NBCU is merging its domestic and international operations to “take advantage of our increased international footprint and the growing number of platforms for our content,” per the memo.
Under the new structure, Bonnie Hammer will take on oversight of NBCU’s International Studios. Jeff Wachtel, who previously reported to MacLellan, will now report to Hammer and George Cheeks. The news comes just weeks after it was announced that Hammer would be overseeing all broadcast and cable studio operations via Universal TV and Universal Content Productions.
- 10/30/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBCUniversal is merging its domestic and international divisions, with Kevin MacLellan, chairman of NBCU’s global distribution and international operations, set to exit the company.
Before he ends his nearly two-decade career with the company, MacLellan will work with NBCU film and entertainment chairman Jeff Shell and chairman of NBCU’s international group and Telemundo, Cesar Conde, on a transition plan.
Recently appointed NBCUniversal Content Studios chairman Bonnie Hammer, who was formerly in charge of the company’s forthcoming streaming service Peacock and is now heading up both Universal Television and Universal Content Productions, will oversee the international studio following MacLellan’s exit.
Also Read: NBCU Shuffle: Bonnie Hammer to Oversee Combined Studios, Matt Strauss Gets Peacock, Paul Telegdy Will Chair NBC Solo
“In light of Kevin’s departure, we have reassessed our international organizational structure,” Shell said in an internal memo announcing the news to staff on Wednesday. “With...
Before he ends his nearly two-decade career with the company, MacLellan will work with NBCU film and entertainment chairman Jeff Shell and chairman of NBCU’s international group and Telemundo, Cesar Conde, on a transition plan.
Recently appointed NBCUniversal Content Studios chairman Bonnie Hammer, who was formerly in charge of the company’s forthcoming streaming service Peacock and is now heading up both Universal Television and Universal Content Productions, will oversee the international studio following MacLellan’s exit.
Also Read: NBCU Shuffle: Bonnie Hammer to Oversee Combined Studios, Matt Strauss Gets Peacock, Paul Telegdy Will Chair NBC Solo
“In light of Kevin’s departure, we have reassessed our international organizational structure,” Shell said in an internal memo announcing the news to staff on Wednesday. “With...
- 10/30/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
NBCUniversal international chief Kevin MacLellan is to leave the Hollywood studio and his departure will see the company “more closely align” its U.S. and international operations.
MacLellan has been with Comcast since 2001 and was most recently Chairman of Global Distribution and International.
Jeff Shell, Chairman, NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, in a note to staff, said that he was “disappointed” to reveal MacLellan’s exit. “Kevin MacLellan has made the difficult decision to leave the company and is ready to move on to his next challenge. Kevin and I have worked closely together for over 14 years, during which time he has always been a trusted friend and advisor,” he wrote.
MacLellan advised on Comcast’s acquisition of Sky, launched streaming service hayu in 14 countries and oversaw the company’s international studios business, which includes Downton Abbey producer Carnival. “We are sorry to see him go, but look forward to seeing...
MacLellan has been with Comcast since 2001 and was most recently Chairman of Global Distribution and International.
Jeff Shell, Chairman, NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, in a note to staff, said that he was “disappointed” to reveal MacLellan’s exit. “Kevin MacLellan has made the difficult decision to leave the company and is ready to move on to his next challenge. Kevin and I have worked closely together for over 14 years, during which time he has always been a trusted friend and advisor,” he wrote.
MacLellan advised on Comcast’s acquisition of Sky, launched streaming service hayu in 14 countries and oversaw the company’s international studios business, which includes Downton Abbey producer Carnival. “We are sorry to see him go, but look forward to seeing...
- 10/30/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
NBCUniversal is merging its international and domestic operations.
Kevin MacLellan, chairman of NBCU's global distribution and international operations, is exiting the company after a nearly two-decade run. The executive will work with NBCU film and entertainment chairman Jeff Shell and Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCU's international group and Telemundo, on a transition until his departure.
With MacLellan's exit, Shell has opted to realign NBCU's international and domestic operations to better position the company for what is rapidly becoming a global landscape as multiple conglomerates — including Comcast — enter the streaming arena. The realignment was announced ...
Kevin MacLellan, chairman of NBCU's global distribution and international operations, is exiting the company after a nearly two-decade run. The executive will work with NBCU film and entertainment chairman Jeff Shell and Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCU's international group and Telemundo, on a transition until his departure.
With MacLellan's exit, Shell has opted to realign NBCU's international and domestic operations to better position the company for what is rapidly becoming a global landscape as multiple conglomerates — including Comcast — enter the streaming arena. The realignment was announced ...
- 10/30/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Lee Raftery has been promoted to chief marketing officer.
Lee Raftery has been promoted to chief marketing officer at NBCUniversal International.
The announcement was made today by chairman, Kevin MacLellan, to whom he continues to report. The appointment is effective immediately.
Based in London, Raftery steps up from his prior role as evp, marketing and communications to which he was appointed in 2013,
As part of his ongoing responsibilities, Raftery continues to oversee marketing, communications and PR across NBCUniversal International Studios, International Distribution and International Networks television divisions.
In the last year, Raftery led efforts to create the ‘hayu’ brand, NBCUniversal International’s next-generation all-reality Svod service and drove its marketing launch in April 2016 in the UK, Australia and Ireland.
Lee Raftery has been promoted to chief marketing officer at NBCUniversal International.
The announcement was made today by chairman, Kevin MacLellan, to whom he continues to report. The appointment is effective immediately.
Based in London, Raftery steps up from his prior role as evp, marketing and communications to which he was appointed in 2013,
As part of his ongoing responsibilities, Raftery continues to oversee marketing, communications and PR across NBCUniversal International Studios, International Distribution and International Networks television divisions.
In the last year, Raftery led efforts to create the ‘hayu’ brand, NBCUniversal International’s next-generation all-reality Svod service and drove its marketing launch in April 2016 in the UK, Australia and Ireland.
- 9/6/2016
- ScreenDaily
NBCUniversal has launched its Australian streaming service, Hayu, which will allow access to more than 3,000 episodes of reality television.
The first all-reality service of its kind - curated and fully integrated with social media - will launch in March in the UK, Ireland and Australia on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop and connected TV)
It will target a broad base of viewers, who are fans of the reality genre, and will compete with other Australian Svod providers Stan and Presto.
The streaming service will cost $5.99 and include a free one-month trial.
As well as access to more than 3,000 epdisodes of shows including, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Thre Real House Wives and Top Chef, new episodes will be added to the service every. week, the majority of which will debut on the same day as they premiere in the Us.
Hayu will add more than 500 episodes per year.
The first all-reality service of its kind - curated and fully integrated with social media - will launch in March in the UK, Ireland and Australia on a full array of devices (mobile, tablet, laptop and connected TV)
It will target a broad base of viewers, who are fans of the reality genre, and will compete with other Australian Svod providers Stan and Presto.
The streaming service will cost $5.99 and include a free one-month trial.
As well as access to more than 3,000 epdisodes of shows including, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Thre Real House Wives and Top Chef, new episodes will be added to the service every. week, the majority of which will debut on the same day as they premiere in the Us.
Hayu will add more than 500 episodes per year.
- 2/12/2016
- by Brian Karlovsky
- IF.com.au
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