Jeremy Whitham to Lead Development at Shout! Factory

LOS ANGELES: Shout! Factory has hired Jeremy Whitham, a seasoned executive and producer, for the newly created position of development director at Shout! Factory Productions.

Whitham is responsible for Shout!’s premium content development for TV and digital entertainment services, continuing to expand the company’s new series and film production businesses. He will collaborate with Shout! Factory founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos, as well as Jordan Fields, the company’s VP of acquisitions and film development. He will oversee the conception of new creative projects and build new production partnerships for series and movies.

Whitham has been developing successful formats for television for more than 15 years. He most recently served as VP of development at Smart Dog Media, where he helped develop formats that were broadcast on such channels as NBC, Syfy, Food Network and HISTORY. Earlier in his career, he worked for BBC Worldwide Productions as a key executive for BBC’s first L.A.-based development team charged with producing series for prime-time TV and syndication.

Garson Foos, to whom Whitham will report, stated: “I am delighted to welcome Jeremy Whitham on board. He holds a significant track record in production development for scripted series, unscripted shows and original specials. He brings a great deal of experience, forward-thinking creativity and leadership. We want to keep the momentum going given the success we’re having producing new Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. Jeremy will develop new programming that emanates from our deep pop-culture passion, and what we like to think is good taste for interesting, compelling content. We look forward to Jeremy playing a big role in this important growth area for the company.”

“I’ve been a fan of the Shout! Factory brand for years so it’s a true thrill and an honor to be joining the team,” added Whitham. “I’m excited to be given this opportunity to help develop awesome new content that I hope will live up to the company’s legacy of great entertainment.”