Monday started with a shock and awe campaign at Showtime as the exits of a slew of top executives were announced in short succession.
By the end of the day, about 120 people in total had lost their jobs in the layoffs, sources confirm to Deadline. That represents more than 10% of the company’s workforce.
Leading the departures are Co-Presidents of Entertainment Gary Levine (who is segueing to an advisory role) and Jana Winograde as well EVP Nonfiction Vinnie Malhotra, COO and CFO Michael Crotty, EVP and General Counsel Rob Rosenberg and EVP Content Acquisition Kent Sevener.
As Showtime’s content strategy is shifting under Chris McCarthy, its scripted content team under EVP Amy Israel is believed to have remained largely intact as it now reports to Nina L.
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