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Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Entertainment executive Liz Jenkins has been named to the newly created role of chief business officer for the NBCUniversal Studio Group. The former COO of Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine joins the company with an expansive title to oversee strategy and business operations, reporting to studio chairman and NBCU Chief Content Officer Donna Langley. “Liz has established herself as an industry leader with a deep understanding of the complexities of our business, and her unique perspective and varied experience fuel her drive for innovation,” Langley said of the hire.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal, EVP of Global Physical Home Entertainment, Kathleen Gallagher, has been named EVP, General Sales Manager for the studio’s North American Theatrical Distribution team, Deadline has learned.

Huge news in the movie and streaming world: NBCUniversal has announced that the titles from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) will be available to stream on the streaming service Peacock as early as 45 days after the films are released in theaters.

Those who deal with Peter Levinsohn, colleagues and rivals alike, unanimously describe him as whip-smart and consumer savvy. The business strategist rose through the studio system on the distribution and digital side and in February was promoted to vice chairman and chief distribution officer of Universal Filmed Entertainment, reporting to studio chairman Donna Langley and overseeing about 1,200 employees worldwide.

By Anthony D'Alessandro