The former Netflix and Will Packer Media exec becomes executive vp of global scripted, while Virginia Rankin is named executive producer of the new content venture backed by Endeavor Content.
and Will Packer Media exec Carolyn Newman as executive vp of global scripted, while Virginia Rankin has been named executive producer.
The indie studio recently launched by CEO John Morayniss and other former eOne execs has set Los Angeles-based Newman to focus on developing scripted content. While at theproducer Will Packer Media, Newman was head of scripted TV and production, and before that was director of original series for Netflix where her credits includedNewman also completed executive stints at eOne and Amazon Studios.
Based in Toronto, Rankin will work with Newman to identify and develop diverse voices in Canada and internationally.
Blink Studios has Endeavor Content as its anchor investor and lead distribution partner worldwide. The indie studio is also led by executive vice chair Patrice Theroux, COO Jeff Lynas and CFO Nelson Kuo-Lee.
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