HIT Taps Former Twentieth Century Fox Exec for New Role

NEW YORK, November 19: HIT
Entertainment has appointed Gary Krakower as its new senior VP of business
development for North America, effective immediately.

Based in HIT’s New York
office, Krakower will be responsible for growth in the area of live events,
theme parks and attractions. Krakower arrives at his new position from a
nine-year tenure at Twentieth Century Fox, where he held the position of VP of
international licensing and merchandising.

Peter
Byrne, HIT’s executive VP of worldwide consumer products, commented: "We
have a first class team here at HIT Entertainment and Gary's appointment adds
yet another dimension and strength. Gary brings years of experience to the team
and his role in driving our live events and theme parks and attractions
business in North America will be pivotal."

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski