Legendary Television Bolsters Its TV Business and Legal Affairs with Seasoned Executive Ruth Chen

Legendary Television, a leading global full-service television studio, has announced the appointment of Ruth Chen as its new Senior Vice President of Television Business and Legal Affairs. In her new role, Chen will work across the division's scripted and unscripted series projects and documentaries, with a particular focus on international co-productions.

Bringing a Wealth of Diverse Experience and Dealmaking Prowess to Legendary's Expanding TV Footprint

Strengthening Legendary's Domestic and International Television Businesses

Legendary Television's Executive Vice President and Head of TV Business and Legal Affairs, Lee Rierson, expressed his enthusiasm about Chen's arrival, stating, "We are so pleased to have Ruth join our team. Many of us here have known her for a long time, and she brings with her a wealth of diverse experience, dealmaking prowess, and solid industry relationships. We know she will contribute tremendously to Legendary as we continue to grow our domestic and international television businesses."Chen's extensive background in the industry will undoubtedly be an asset to Legendary as the company seeks to expand its reach both domestically and globally. Her expertise in managing English-language scripted originals and co-productions for Sony's worldwide international productions, with a focus on its European productions in the UK, Spain, and Italy, will be invaluable in navigating the complex landscape of international television collaborations.

Leveraging a Diverse Skillset Honed at Industry-Leading Firms

Prior to joining Legendary, Chen held senior roles at some of the industry's most respected organizations. She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Television, where she managed the company's English-language scripted originals and co-productions for its worldwide international productions.Before her tenure at Sony, Chen was the Senior Vice President and Head of Business Affairs at Embassy Row, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television, where she focused on unscripted production. Her nearly decade-long experience at WME as a senior business affairs executive further solidifies her reputation as a seasoned dealmaker with a deep understanding of the television industry.

Driving Legendary's Scripted and Unscripted Slate with a Focus on International Collaborations

In her new role at Legendary, Chen will be responsible for overseeing the business and legal affairs aspects of the company's scripted and unscripted series projects, as well as its documentary offerings. Her primary focus will be on facilitating international co-productions, leveraging her extensive experience and industry relationships to help Legendary expand its global footprint.As the television landscape continues to evolve, with an increasing emphasis on international collaborations and co-productions, Chen's expertise will be instrumental in positioning Legendary as a leading player in the global television market. Her ability to navigate the complex legal and business considerations inherent in such partnerships will be a valuable asset as Legendary continues to grow its diverse portfolio of content.