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Amazon MGM Lures Apple Exec for UK Content
21 Apr
Summary
- Oliver Jones joins Amazon MGM Studios as Senior Commissioner for UK Scripted.
- Jones previously spent six years at Apple overseeing international scripted television.
- The appointment signifies Amazon MGM's increased investment in UK scripted programming.
Amazon MGM Studios has announced a significant addition to its UK team with the hiring of Oliver Jones as Senior Commissioner for UK Scripted. Jones, who previously spent six years at Apple, will relocate from Los Angeles to London to assume his new role in May.
At Apple, Jones served as Senior Creative Executive for International Scripted Television. He was instrumental in overseeing various English-language international event series, non-English language originals, co-productions, and acquisitions. His previous work includes high-profile projects such as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and Masters of the Air.
Nicole Clemens, VP of International Originals, stated that Jones's appointment underscores Amazon MGM's "huge commitment" to the UK. She highlighted his proven track record in developing premium international content and emphasized the studio's continued investment in world-class UK scripted programming to expand its slate for global audiences.
Jones expressed his excitement about joining Amazon MGM Studios, citing their commitment to ambitious storytelling and the scale of their increased investment in the UK as key motivators for his move. He will be working alongside the existing UK scripted commissioners, Gemma Brandler and Punit Mattoo, who will report to him.
