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Sunday, June 9

1:00 PM

Spotlight: Universal Studio Group (1:00pm - 1:45pm)

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Theatre

Take the opportunity to hear directly from the presidents of Universal Television, Universal International Studios & UCP and Universal Television Alternative Studio, as they outline their vision for 2024 and beyond, and share intel on how best to do business with them.

Universal Studio Group is the umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four powerhouse television studios. Collectively, the four premium studio brands produce over 100 projects across 27 platforms, including Law & Order, Hacks, Girls5eva, Chucky, Dr. Death, That's My Jam, Hollywood Game Night, Everyone Else Burns and We Are Lady Parts.

Moderating:


Michael Schneider

TV Editor

Variety

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Featuring:

Toby Gorman

President

Universal Television Alternative Studio

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Beatrice Springborn

President, UCP & Universal International Studios

UCP & Universal International Studios

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Erin Underhill

President

Universal Television

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Tuesday, June 11

2:00 PM

Spotlight: The CW (2:00pm - 2:45pm)

Theatre

BANFF’s Spotlight sessions are designed to give executives at the world's most exciting content platforms the stage to reveal their programming priorities and needs. Executives will reveal everything producers need to know – what they are looking for in content, what's working and what's not and how best to engage with them – and delegates can participate in a Q&A at the end.

Moderating:


Mark Montefiore

Founder & CEO

New Metric Media

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Featuring:

Saleena Lockett

Producer

The CW Television Network


Topic Tables session: Centering Story in Development
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Brad Schwartz

President

The CW Television Network

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