Lionsgate has signed reality producer Dave Caplan to a multi-year overall television deal to develop and produce unscripted programming through his Trooper Entertainment banner. Caplan joins Lionsgate from 51 Minds Entertainment, where he served as Vice President of Development and executive produced shows including Syfy's “Heroes Of Cosplay,” MTV's “Scrubbing In,” Syfy's “Ghost Mine” and truTV's “Cash Dome.” Also read: ‘Divergent’ Debut Sends Lionsgate Stock Sliding, What's Behind the Fall “Continued growth in the area of alternative programming is a high priority for our TV division and we are always looking for terrific partners,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs.
- 4/1/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Under the multiyear overall pact, Dave Caplan will develop and produce unscripted programming through his Trooper Entertainment banner. Caplan joins Lionsgate TV from 51 Minds Entertainment, where he spent two years as VP Development and executive produced such series as Syfy’s Heroes Of Cosplay, MTV’s Scrubbing In, Syfy’s Ghost Mine and truTV’s Cash Dome. “Continued growth in the area of alternative programming is a high priority for our TV division and we are always looking for terrific partners,” said Lionsgate TV Group chairman Kevin Beggs. “Dave is an extremely creative producer and we anticipate a great collaboration.” Caplan’s move to Lionsgate comes on the heels of an executive restructuring at 51 Minds following the company CEO Cris Abrego’s appointment as co-chairman and co-ceo of parent Endemol North America that saw Christian Sarabia elevated to president of 51 Minds. Caplan previously worked in development at Craig Piligian’s...
- 4/1/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Reality TV producer Dave Caplan is moving from 51 Minds Entertainment to Lionsgate TV. The producer has inked a multiyear overall deal with Lionsgate TV to develop and produce unscripted programming through his Trooper Entertainment banner. He comes to Lionsgate TV following a run at 51 Minds Entertainment, where he served as vp development and exec produced multiple series including Syfy's Heroes of Cosplay, MTV's Scrubbing In, Syfy's Ghost Mine and TruTV's Cash Dome. Story: Lionsgate TV Chief on 'Mad Men's Season 6 Secrets, 'Nashville's Challenging Road "Continued growth in the area of alternative programming is a high priority for our TV
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- 4/1/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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