Starz Names New VP of Program Acquisitions

BEVERLY HILLS: Starz has elevated C. Brett Marottoli to VP of program acquisitions, a promotion that will see the exec oversee all movie and TV content programming acquisitions for Starz Networks’ premium pay-TV offerings.

The exec will play a lead role in developing and executing the strategic direction for content licensing and managing studio relations for the associated first-run output and library film content. In her integrated role, she will also be responsible for content acquisition for the Starz Distribution home video, digital and worldwide distribution businesses. Marottoli will be based in the company’s Colorado headquarters.

The exec was previously a key contributor in developing the company’s international content licensing sources and enhancing multicultural program acquisitions.

“Brett is an invaluable part of the Starz team, having negotiated hundreds of movie and TV content acquisition deals for our Networks business,” said Kevin Kasha, Starz’s head of acquisition. “In Brett’s expanded role, she will bring her talents and expertise to the benefit of all of the businesses in our Networks and Distribution divisions. For our premium pay-TV business, Brett is now identifying and securing content from all of the major studios and independents while continuing to oversee the film, documentary and series submission and evaluation process. Working collaboratively with our scheduling and program planning groups, Brett’s role is essential to the long-standing success we enjoy in populating the Starz, Encore, and Movieplex premium channels and services with content that resonates with consumers and complements our exclusive Starz original series.”