eOne Names Jillian Share as Co-President of Film Production

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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterFilm production in Los Angeles rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter of 2021, according to permit data released Thursday by FilmLA.The film office recorded 9,791 shoot days from April to June of 2021 — the highest total since the last quarter of 2019 and higher than the average level for all of 2019.The rebound coincided with California’s statewide “reopening” in June, though COVID cases have since spiked again with the fast spread of the delta

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Selome Hailu editorEntertainment One announced that Jillian Share will join the company as co-president of production in the film division on Aug. 2. Share will work with current president of film production Zev Forman to oversee the division’s day to day activities and expand the studio’s development and production of films based on IP from Hasbro brands, as well as other original features.

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Entertainment One (eOne) has hired Heyday and Legendary production vet Jillian Share as Co-President of Production, Film. Share starts on Aug. 2 and will work with eOne’s President of Production, Film, Zev Forman, in overseeing the division’s day- to-day activities. Both executives report to Nick Meyer, eOne’s President of Film.

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