Superna Kalle To Exit Starz, Replaced By Darren Nielson
deadline.comStarz International Networks President Superna Kalle is exiting after five years, replaced by Darren Nielson. Kalle will remain for a two-month transition period before pursuing new opportunities.
As Executive Vice President, International Networks, Nielson will report to Starz President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch. Overseeing the UK, Latin America and Brazil, Canada and Australia, he will look after recently-rebranded international streamer Lionsgate+, which changed name from Starzplay International last year, while Starz remains the brand name in the U.S.
His promotion comes at a time of change, with Lionsgate in the process of spinning off its studio from Starz. Kalle has overseen a huge period of change internationally, moving into more territories and commissioning local originals such as a German adaptation of Night in Paradise and several from Spain.
While territory rollouts increased and local originals were initially boosted, however, the Gaslit and Dangerous Liaisons streamer is soon to be pulled from Germany, Italy, Benelux, Japan, France, Spain and the Nordics amidst talk of further restructuring, in news that emerged late last year.
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