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Amazon MGM Studios Ups Kara Smith to Head of Drama TV as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins Exit
Amazon MGM Studios’ scripted TV department is getting another shakeup as chief Peter Friedlander has promoted Kara Smith to head of the drama division. In January, Friedlander revealed Amazon MGM Studios’ TV arm would transition from its previous model — split between wholly owned and co-productions — to one separated into drama comedy, worldbuilding, []
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Amazon MGM Studios Chief Peter Friedlander Unveils Another Big TV Reorganization
Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.
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