Sphere Media Appoints David Way As Unscripted Head
Indie producer Sphere Media announced new leadership appointments including naming David Way as executive vice president of English-language unscripted series on Friday.
New Executive Leadership Roles
Sphere Media, based in Vancouver, has tapped David Way to lead its Toronto-based unscripted team. He will oversee the development of original series for Canadian and international partners. The company also promoted Judith Beauchemin to chief operating officer after she managed the kids and family division. Elise Cousineau received a promotion to executive vice president of English scripted content following her time as vice president of development.
Organizational Changes And Departures
Jennifer Kawaja has stepped down as president of the English-language scripted division but will continue executive producing select projects. Andrea Glinski remains vice president of production while working alongside Cousineau in her new capacity. After merging with Sphere Media, Brigitte Lemonde will act as both president and executive producer for Zone3. Bruno Dubé leads the company as CEO, president and executive producer while managing upcoming series for Netflix and CBC.
Upcoming Projects And Slate
Recent productions include Mae Martin's Wayward for Netflix and Drag Brunch Saved My Life hosted by Priyanka. New seasons of Family Feud Canada and Infoman are also in the pipeline for the studio. The French-language slate features Hors réseau and original formats for Le calendrier de l'Avent and House of Secrets. Sphere maintains a joint venture with Bell Media through co-ownership of Sphere Abacus, the international distribution arm.
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