Temple Street Sets Up U.S. Hub

LOS ANGELES/TORONTO: As part of its ongoing U.S. expansion strategy, Temple Street Productions has established an office in Los Angeles.

Gerry McKean, the VP of factual entertainment, will be based in the new L.A. center. Reporting to McKean is Tayfun King, who has been hired to serve as the head of development for factual entertainment for the U.S. King has previously worked at Discovery Studios and BBC Worldwide. Production credits include Dancing with the Stars, Grease: You’re the One that I Want and MTV’s Top Pop Group.

“We’re committed to enhancing the company’s profile as a producer of high quality content across all genres,” commented co-presidents David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg. “The opening of the U.S. office in Los Angeles is an important and strategic next step in the continued growth of Temple Street. We are very excited to be seeking out additional opportunities in the scripted, unscripted and digital landscape.”