SideCar Content Accelerator Taps VP of Development

FOX Entertainment’s SideCar Content Accelerator has named Evan Shames as its VP of development.

Based in Los Angeles, Shames will report to Hend Baghdady, executive VP of development and production at SideCar Content Accelerator. Shames will be responsible for spearheading the development and production of content that SideCar provides to all platforms, spanning broadcast, cable and streaming.

Prior to joining SideCar, Shames was VP of original development for STX Entertainment, where he served as the head of development for the company’s virtual reality arm, STX Surreal.

Baghdady said: “I’ve long admired Evan’s work and have held the content he’s been associated with in high regard. His strong relationships throughout the business, sharp creative eye and experience working in new and emerging platforms will play an important role for SideCar as we ramp up development of projects for FOX Entertainment and third parties.”