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Amazon Studios hires Fox exec VP

Amazon Studios is bolstering its plans in the original programming space by appointing a long-serving Fox Networks Group exec VP as its head of event series.

Sharon Tal Yguado

Sharon Tal Yguado

Sharon Tal Yguado, who has spent 13 years with Fox, will oversee development and production of sci-fi, action, fantasy and horror series for the US SVoD service in a newly created role.

Her division will be run separately to the comedy and drama series department overseen by Joe Lewis. Tal Yguado will report to Amazon Studios chief Roy Price.

Tal Yguado was most recently exec VP of global scripted programming at Fox Networks Group, helping to add series like The Walking Dead and Outcast to Fox’s 200-plus channels worldwide.

At the weekend, Amazon made history when it became the first ever streaming service to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination for its film Manchester by the Sea.

Amazon launched its SVoD service around the world last month.

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