International Insight: NBCUniversal
Edinburgh TV Festival 2021
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37m
As Chairman of Entertainment at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, US-based director Susan Rovner spearheads original content strategy across their linear and streaming channels, including their streaming platform Peacock. In this International Insight session, Rovner will be talking to Deadline Hollywood’s TV editor, Peter White, about strategy and focus for the channels (across linear and streaming), and what’s in store. Plus, with recent news of a Fresh Prince of Bel Air spin off series, Rovner will also be speaking about how they’re embracing franchises, working with producers (home and abroad), and the future of talent on their channels.
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