Exclusive: There’s more change at the top of the Smithsonian Networks.
David Royle, Executive Vice President, Programming and Production, is leaving the company after 14 years.
Deadline understands that Royle, a well-known figure in the international factual world, will be leaving in the new year. He is set to pursue new ventures.
It is the latest change at the factual cable network. Tom Hayden, former President of Smithsonian Networks, exited in May amid the ViacomCBS integration of its entertainment and youth groups. Last week, MTV Entertainment Group named PBS NewsHour and former Nightline producer James F. Blue III as SVP, Head of Smithsonian Channel. Blue is also overseeing News and Factual Unscripted content for MTV Entertainment’s portfolio of brands across streaming, linear and digital, dual-reporting to Chris McCarthy, President, MTV Entertainment Group and Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer.
Royle, who was part of the team that launched Smithsonian Channel,...
David Royle, Executive Vice President, Programming and Production, is leaving the company after 14 years.
Deadline understands that Royle, a well-known figure in the international factual world, will be leaving in the new year. He is set to pursue new ventures.
It is the latest change at the factual cable network. Tom Hayden, former President of Smithsonian Networks, exited in May amid the ViacomCBS integration of its entertainment and youth groups. Last week, MTV Entertainment Group named PBS NewsHour and former Nightline producer James F. Blue III as SVP, Head of Smithsonian Channel. Blue is also overseeing News and Factual Unscripted content for MTV Entertainment’s portfolio of brands across streaming, linear and digital, dual-reporting to Chris McCarthy, President, MTV Entertainment Group and Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer.
Royle, who was part of the team that launched Smithsonian Channel,...
- 12/21/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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