Muse Distribution International Hires Just for Laughs Veteran

MONTREAL: Shawn Rosengarten, a former sales director at Just for Laughs, has become Muse Distribution International's VP of distribution, a new executive position based in Montreal.

Rosengarten has spent a decade and a half working in TV distribution. While at Just for Laughs, he licensed more than 100,000 hours of content across all platforms from around the globe. He is credited with handling the production for Just for Laughs Gags Asia in Singapore with MediaCorp and comedy specials for Comedy Central, Paramount Comedy Spain and CCTV3 in China. He previously served as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

"We are delighted that Shawn, with his extensive distribution experience, production knowledge and international relationships, will be leading Muse Distribution's efforts," said Michael Prupas, the CEO of Muse Entertainment.

Rosengarten added: "I am thrilled to be joining such an esteemed production company that is already internationally acclaimed for delivering dynamic, high-quality dramatic and factual programming. Being tapped to build its global sales division is an outstanding opportunity."