{"id":10532,"date":"2021-11-18T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2021-11-18T09:15:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:15:02","slug":"starz-taps-sony-pictures-tv-alum-for-original-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvusa\/starz-taps-sony-pictures-tv-alum-for-original-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"STARZ Taps Sony Pictures TV Alum for Original Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>STARZ has appointed Kathryn Busby, former executive VP of Sony&#8217;s TriStar Television, as president of original programming.<\/p>\n<p>In her new role, Busby will be responsible for leading the programming and development team and delivering on the streaming platform&#8217;s mandate committed to narratives by, about and for underrepresented audiences.<\/p>\n<p>While at Sony Pictures Television, Busby also sat on the Sony Pictures Action Council, which implemented the studio&#8217;s racial equity and inclusion initiatives. She has held leadership at Turner Broadcasting, New Line Cinema, The Carsey-Werner Company and Universal Television as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKathryn is an incredible, well-seasoned executive who has a long-running track record of developing series with unique voices,\u201d said Jeffrey Hirsch, president and CEO of STARZ. \u201cWe are excited to welcome her to the STARZ team where I know she\u2019ll be instrumental in furthering the company\u2019s commitment to delivering programming for women and underrepresented audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Busby said, \u201cI am inspired by STARZ\u2019s dedication and commitment to fearless, unapologetic stories and characters, and I am beyond thrilled to work with the extraordinary team there. The time is now for storytelling that celebrates the full spectrum of humanity, and the place to do it is STARZ. This is an amazing opportunity, and I can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKathryn is a talented, respected, creative leader and we have been very fortunate to work with her at Sony Pictures Television,\u201d said Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. \u201cWe know this is a wonderful opportunity for her and an exciting next step in her career. 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