EXCLUSIVE: NBCUniversal International Studios’ Marc Helwig has joined Miramax as head of worldwide television. Helwig, who has a background as an executive, producer and talent agent, will oversee development and production for the company’s slate of scripted programming, reporting to Miramax CEO Bill Block.
Additionally, Miramax has signed a first-look TV deal with producer and former NBCUniversal International Studios president Michael Edelstein. Under the two-year arrangement, which includes backing for staff and a discretionary development fund, Edelstein will develop content for Miramax’s television operation. It kicks off a ramp-up at the division, and is expected to be followed by other TV talent deals.
