Chernin Entertainment Taps Former Glee Producer as President of TV

LOS ANGELES: Dante Di Loreto, who has been working alongside Ryan Murphy as executive producer on such series as Glee and American Horror Story, has been named president of television at Chernin Entertainment.

The role sees Di Loreto with oversight of the day-to-day development and production for the company in the TV arena. Di Loreto joins from WatchWorks Entertainment, a company he started earlier this year. Di Loreto has worked on such productions as the HBO films The Normal Heart and Temple Grandin.

Jenno Topping, the head of film and television at Chernin Entertainment, to whom Di Loreto will report, commented: “Dante has consistently delivered inspired television series that capture unique characters and stories. He’s a champion of courageous writers and vision. We look forward to getting started with him.”
 
“Peter and Jenno are two of the most successful and highly regarded producers working today,” said Di Loreto. “Their clear vision and unique strategy make Chernin Entertainment the ideal destination for top-tier talent and material in this rapidly evolving industry. I am honored to join their team and look forward to nurturing inventive first-rate programming.”