Bad Wolf alum Jeff Boone joins Vice Media as VP of global scripted

Former Fremantle US, Bad Wolf and Sony Pictures Entertainment executive Jeff Boone has been appointed VP of global scripted film and TV at Vice Media in the US.

Jeff Boone

Boone, who revealed the move on LinkedIn, will draw on more than 15 years of experience as a development executive and producer in his new position at the media company.

Boone started his career at Sony Pictures Entertainment, working as a production intern across comedy and unscripted TV series, as well as TV movies. He later spent five years at Entertainment One, working his way up to manager of global scripted development.

In 2018, Boone joined transatlantic prodco Bad Wolf (Industry) as director of development, before being promoted to VP of development in 2020. He was then VP of scripted development for Fremantle US from early 2024 to May this year.

Vice Media produces content across TV, film, sports, digital, news and branded advertising. Its portfolio of companies includes McMafia producer Cuba Pictures and California-based commercials and branded content outfit London Alley Entertainment, which was later merged with London-based Pulse Films (Gangs of London).

In 2023, Vice Media Group restructured and reduced staffing levels after emerging from bankruptcy following an acquisition by a group of its former lenders.