BURBANK,
Calif., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere
Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced that
Carolyn Blackwood, a respected
leader with more than 25 years of experience in the media and
entertainment industry, has joined the Company as Head of Sphere
Studios – the immersive content studio dedicated to developing
multi-sensory entertainment experiences exclusively for Sphere, a
next-generation entertainment medium that opened its first venue in
Las Vegas in September 2023.
In this role, Ms. Blackwood will lead the day-to-day running of
the Burbank-based Sphere Studios,
which is home to an interdisciplinary team of creative, production,
technology and software experts who provide full in-house creative
and production services, including strategy and concept, capture,
post-production and show production. The Studios team is
responsible for creating and executing content for a wide variety
of events at Sphere, including The Sphere Experience, concerts and
residencies, and marquee and corporate events. Ms. Blackwood will
direct Sphere Studios' production operations to maximize the full
technical and creative possibilities of Sphere, and strategically
position both Studios and Sphere for continued growth and
development. She will also partner closely with MSG Ventures, the
division of Sphere Entertainment responsible for developing the
advanced production technologies used to create immersive
experiences for Sphere.
"Our team at Sphere Studios is working closely with artists,
brands, and technologists to bring the next generation of immersive
entertainment experiences to audiences in Las Vegas and beyond," said Jennifer Koester, President and Chief Operating
Officer, Sphere. "We're pleased to welcome Carolyn to this team of
innovators and believe her expertise bringing high-profile
entertainment projects to life will be an asset as we continue to
build on, and grow, the Studios' capabilities."
"Throughout my career, I have focused on creative and business
innovation in the entertainment industry, as well as the pursuit of
production excellence, and this is a tremendous opportunity to be
part of the cutting-edge work at Sphere," said Ms. Blackwood. "I am
excited to join the talented and passionate creative and production
technology teams at Sphere Studios as we continue reinventing and
reimagining the experiences and content that make Sphere the leader
in immersive entertainment."
Ms. Blackwood brings extensive experience in leading world-class
business and creative professionals and has a proven track record
across a wide range of entertainment industry projects, with
integral involvement in over 100 films including blockbusters such
as Barbie; The Lord of the Rings; The Hobbit; IT,
Chapters 1 & 2; The Conjuring franchise; and
many others. Ms. Blackwood most recently served as Chief Operating
Officer at Warner Bros. Pictures Group, where her role encompassed
a wide portfolio of management responsibilities, including physical
production, business affairs, film acquisitions, and live stage
events, among other areas. Prior to joining Warner Bros., Ms.
Blackwood served in roles of increasing responsibility over more
than 20 years with New Line Cinema, a division of Warner Bros.
Discovery. Under her leadership as President and Chief Content
Officer, New Line Cinema crossed $1
billion at the global box office for three consecutive
years. Ms. Blackwood's experience prior to New Line Cinema includes
serving as a legal and business affairs executive at MDP Worldwide
Entertainment, an independent production and sales company.
Ms. Blackwood received a J.D. from Pepperdine Law and a Bachelor
of Arts from Fordham University.
About Sphere Entertainment Co.
Sphere
Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and
media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation
entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to
redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue opened
in Las Vegas in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes
MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment
networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a
direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+,
delivering a wide range of live sports content and other
programming. More information is available at
sphereentertainmentco.com.
Contact:
Sphere Entertainment
– spherepr@thesphere.com
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