Sony Footage Leisure (SPE) and Guardian Media Group have appointed Tara Bohn and Lindsay Poulton to steer the inventive partnership between the 2 corporations.
The strategic three way partnership was first introduced final yr. SPE may have unique first dibs on bringing The Guardian’s journalism to display screen, whether or not scripted or unscripted.
Born, who comes from the Amazon Studios sequence crew, serves as international head of content material improvement, whereas Bolton has been named editorial director of movie and TV at The Guardian. Each positions might be based mostly on the Guardian’s London headquarters.
At Amazon Studios, Bohn oversaw improvement and present sequence together with “Reacher” and “Carnival Row,” and likewise labored with SPE on tasks equivalent to “The Good Physician” and the “Scandal” anthology sequence.
Along with his new duties, Bolton will proceed to function head of documentaries for The Guardian’s documentary unit.
“It’s nice to have Tara and Lindsay convey their pedigree and expertise to steer this partnership,” stated Matthew Justice, Government Vice President UK and Europe, Sony Footage Tv. “Tara has an unbelievable eye for tasks that win acclaim and audiences world wide. Coupled with Lindsay’s journalistic experience and the wealth of tales accessible throughout The Guardian’s output and archives, it’s nice to announce this prime crew It’s very thrilling to be taking our collaboration ahead.
Keith Underwood, Guardian Media’s chief monetary officer and chief working officer, stated: “We’re delighted to nominate Lindsay and Tara. With such gifted and skilled leaders in our strategic inventive partnership with Sony, we’re extraordinarily excited to see the high-quality tasks they convey to fruition.
