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GPM currently has eight series underway, including the new productions <em>Deadman\u2019s Curse<\/em> (History, Hulu),<em> Gut Job<\/em> and <em>Styled<\/em> (both HGTV, Hulu).<\/p>\n<p>GPM President David Way said: \u201cSean has exceptional expertise and a background in the key genres audiences are hungry for\u2014formats, competition, docudrama and kids. It\u2019s our mission to attract top talent, and he\u2019s one of the best factual producers and creative forces in the business. This long-term partnership will be invaluable in accelerating our development pipeline and our delivery of premium factual content to the international market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Connolly added: \u201cI\u2019m very excited to be embarking on this new chapter, working closely with David and the incredibly talented development team at GPM, led by Ed de Rivaz, senior VP of development. My goal with OCL is to work with best-in-class creators and to identify and develop next-level IP to take to the global market. 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