**EXCLUSIVE**: Fox Entertainment Studios has new leaders. JJ Klein is the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Current Scripted Entertainment. Brie Neimand is the SVP for Scripted Development. Klein comes from FX, and Neimand joined Fox a few months ago. They both report to Hannah Pillemer, who is the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of Scripted Entertainment.
Klein and Neimand are part of Pillemer’s team. This team also includes Ani Kevork (SVP Physical Production), Larry Grimaldi (SVP Creative Affairs), and Tomii Crump (SVP Talent Strategy). Crump works on both scripted and unscripted content.
Fox Entertainment Studios is making more scripted shows. This is because Fox wants to own more of its series. Some upcoming shows include *Best Medicine* and *The Faithful*. These join returning shows like *Animal Control* and *Going Dutch*.
“With JJ and Brie in their roles, our team is ready to create great stories that people will love,” said Pillemer. “We want to reach audiences everywhere, from TV to streaming and digital shows.”
Klein worked for 12 years at FX Networks. She helped create shows like *The Bear* and *Snowfall*. Neimand previously worked at CBS Studios and oversaw shows like *Criminal Minds: Evolution*.
Vocabulary List:
- Entertainment /ˌɛntərˈteɪnmənt/ (noun): The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
- Scripted /ˈskrɪptɪd/ (adjective): Written in a script; having a predetermined storyline or dialogue.
- Production /prəˈdʌkʃən/ (noun): The process of creating or manufacturing something especially on a large scale.
- Development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ (noun): The process of developing or being developed; growth and progress.
- Oversaw /ˌoʊvərˈsɔː/ (verb): To supervise or manage the execution of something.
- Audiences /ˈɔːdiənsɪz/ (noun): Groups of people who watch read or listen to a performance presentation or broadcast.
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