Showtime Confirms Nevins Appointment

NEW YORK: Showtime Networks has formally confirmed Imagine Television’s David Nevins’ appointment as president of entertainment, succeeding Robert Greenblatt.

Nevins, who will report to Showtime’s chairman and CEO, Matthew C. Blank, has been president of Imagine Television since 2002. In his new post, which fills a position being vacated by Greenblatt at the conclusion of his contract in July, Nevins will be responsible for developing, acquiring and supervising all aspects of programming for all of the Showtime Networks channels. He begins later this summer. Nevins’ credits include 24, Friday Night Lights, Arrested Development, Lie to Me, Parenthood and the upcoming Friends with Benefits. Nevins is also a former programming executive VP at FOX and senior VP of prime-time series at NBC.

"I’m thrilled to welcome a creative executive of the caliber of David Nevins to our company," said Blank. "David’s career has been punctuated by genre-defining programming at every turn and has the perfect creative sensibility for Showtime Networks’ next exciting chapter," he added.

"Showtime has shown a remarkably consistent ability to develop unique, signature shows with that rare combination of creative integrity and mass appeal- and frankly they do the kind of shows I like to watch," said Nevins. "Matt and Bob have done this by creating a nurturing environment where the best creative talent can thrive. It’s exactly the same philosophy that we had at Imagine under Brian (Grazer) and Ron’s (Howard) leadership. Showtime is a place where quality wins and I’m excited to build on its legacy."

Greenblatt has been overseeing the premium network’s programming since 2003. Under his watch, Showtime has achieved critical acclaim and subscriber gains with shows like Dexter, Weeds, Nurse Jackie and Californication. "During the last seven years, we’ve managed to reinvigorate Showtime as a vital, attention-getting network, which is now known as a destination for some of the best, most original series anywhere on television," said Greenblatt. "Showtime’s programming line-up is directly responsible for the network’s remarkable growth and has brought wide-ranging critical acclaim. I have enormous respect and admiration for everyone at Showtime who have worked so passionately as a team, and I can’t thank Matt Blank enough for his unconditional support, his leadership, and his partnership with me every step of the way. I leave exceedingly proud that Showtime now stands as a vibrant, exciting, groundbreaking network and I predict it will remain so for many years to come."