AMC President to Become CEO of Entertainment for New 'Fox'

By Joe Flint

21st Century Fox has tapped AMC Networks Inc. President Charlie Collier to become chief executive of entertainment for the new "Fox" entity that will be formed when the company completes its pending sale of assets to Walt Disney Co.

As entertainment CEO, Mr. Collier will have oversight of the Fox Broadcasting unit of new Fox and lead its programming strategy. Besides Fox Broadcasting, new Fox assets include the Fox News and Fox Business channels and Fox Sports.

At AMC Networks, Mr. Collier was responsible for AMC, its production studios and the Sundance TV channel. He oversaw AMC during a time of tremendous growth in popularity thanks to original shows such as "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad."

"Charlie is a singular talent, combining creative success with operational expertise to lead the AMC Network with some of television's most memorable programming," said Fox Chief Executive Lachlan Murdoch.

Mr. Collier will report to Mr. Murdoch.

Dana Walden and Gary Newman, the chairmen and CEOs of the Fox Television Group, will stay in their current roles until the close of the transaction. Ms. Walden is leaving for a senior role at Walt Disney Co.

Write to Joe Flint at joe.flint@wsj.com

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October 19, 2018 19:37 ET (23:37 GMT)

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