Amazon MGM Studios Ups Kara Smith to Head of Drama TV as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins Exit

Amazon MGM Studios Chief Peter Friedlander Unveils Another Big TV Reorganization

Kara Smith has been promoted to head of drama as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins exit. New comedy and YA programming heads are being sought.

Kara Smith Named Head Of Drama; Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald & Odetta Watkins Leaving In Amazon MGM Studios Executive Restructuring

Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Global Television Peter Friedlander has tweaked his original plan for the structure of the studio’s scripted operation as announced in January. Instead of one executive overseeing comedy and drama, the field is being split into three: Drama, Comedy and Young Adult, each area reporting to him. Veteran Amazon executive Kara […]

Amazon MGM Studios Ups Kara Smith to Head of Drama TV as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins Exit

Amazon MGM Studios’ scripted TV department is getting another shakeup as chief Peter Friedlander has promoted Kara Smith to head of the drama division. Amid Smith’s elevation, Amazon TV execs Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald, and Odetta Watkins will be exiting. “Kara has been an extraordinary leader in this organization for over seven years, and her […]