PorchLight Names New VP of Acquisitions for Kids’ Programming

LOS ANGELES, September 25: PorchLight Entertainment has
named Brenda Bisner its VP of acquisitions for children’s programming.

In her new role, Bisner will be responsible for the
acquisition of children’s animated and live-action programming worldwide for
the company’s international distribution division, as well as the newly formed
home entertainment and digital media divisions. With these expanded duties,
Bisner will work closely with Ken DuBow, the president of worldwide distribution;
Gary Jones, the senior VP for PorchLight Home Entertainment; and David Wood,
the senior VP of Digital Media Group. Karen Roberts, the senior VP of
acquisitions, will continue to be responsible for the acquisition of movies for
the company.

Since joining PorchLight earlier this year, Bisner served as
director of acquisitions for digital media. She came to the company from a
stint at GRB Entertainment, where she also served as director of acquisitions.