AMC has promoted Ben Davis to senior vp scripted programming. The creative exec in charge of such network tentpoles as Breaking Bad and Mad Men, Davis has climbed within the programming department since joining in 2005. “Ben is a talented executive who joined AMC just as the network was beginning its original programming transformation, and he has played a significant role in our success,” said AMC senior vp scripted development and current programming Susie Fitzgerald, to whom Davis will continue to report. “We are pleased to recognize the contributions he has made across many iconic AMC series, and his continuing work
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- 3/5/2014
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AMC has promoted Ben Davis to Svp of scripted programming. He will continue to report to Susie Fitzgerald, Svp of scripted development and current programming. Davis is an AMC veteran, having joined the network in 2005, just as it was transforming itself into an original programming player. He was part of the team behind AMC’s first original program, hit miniseries Broken Trail, as well as the pilots for Breaking Bad, Mad Men and Rubicon. He has served as the day-to-day creative executive in charge of Breaking Bad and Mad Men (first three seasons) and The Killing and has overseen all seasons of hit The Walking Dead, including the upcoming fifth. Recently, he developed the pilots Halt And Catch Fire and Turn, and is shepherding their first seasons. He also spearheaded the development of AMC’s most recent pilots, Knifeman and Galyntine, which will begin production this spring, and supervises creative...
- 3/5/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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