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Whitman Resigns From DreamWorks Animation Board

January 05, 2009
A spokesman for Meg Whitman, the former CEO of eBay, told the Walt Street Journal Jan. 5 that she has stepped down from the board of DreamWorks Animation SKG, effective Dec. 31.

CDSA Taps Dyson

January 05, 2009
Linda Dyson, who’s been with Sony Music Entertainment International since 1989, will head up the Content Delivery and Storage Association’s (CDSA) anti-piracy and compliance program in the Americas, the CDSA announced Jan. 5.

Sony to Cut 5% of Global Workforce

December 09, 2008
Sony Corp. announced Dec. 9 that it will slash 8,000 full-time jobs, or about 5% of its global workforce, and another 8,000 seasonal and part-time positions are on the chopping block as well.

Entertainment Rights Makes Exec Changes

December 09, 2008
Entertainment Rights, a global media company with a portfolio that includes some of the world’s most popular children’s brands such as Veggie Tales, has announced several executive changes.

Burrows to Leave Paramount

December 08, 2008
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Paramount Home Entertainment domestic president Meagan Burrows is leaving the company after 23 years, in the wake of Viacom’s companywide restructuring announced last week.

Studios Shed Workers

December 04, 2008
Viacom Inc. cut about 850 positions, or 7% of the company’s work force, while NBC Universal slashed 500 jobs, amounting to 3% of its work force.

Lionsgate Promotes Rathauser to SVP, Marketing

November 19, 2008
 Michael Rathauser
Michael Rathauser has been promoted to SVP of marketing for Lionsgate’s home entertainment businesses, recognizing the nine-year veteran’s significant contributions to the company's fast-growing family home entertainment business.

Gallery Appoints Nike Marketing Executive

November 17, 2008
Movie Gallery has appointed former Nike marketing executive Cliff Torng to EVP and chief marketing officer.

Movie Gallery Selects Torng

November 14, 2008
Cliff Torng has been appointed EVP and chief marketing officer for video rental chain Movie Gallery.

Netflix Names Peters VP of Partner Product Development

November 13, 2008
Netflix has named Gregory K. Peters to the position of VP of partner product development. He will report to Netflix chief product officer Neil Hunt.

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