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Lionsgate promotes Scott Herbst to president of its Television Group

Lionsgate has promoted development head Scott Herbst to president of the Lionsgate Television Group, widening his remit, following vice chair Sandra Stern's departure from her post in March 2026.

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Mixed · 2Lionsgate has promoted Scott Herbst, previously executive vice president and head of development, to president of the Lionsgate Television Group. Mixed · 2Kevin Beggs, chair and chief creative officer of the Lionsgate Television Group, made the announcement, and Herbst continues to report to him. Centre · 1Herbst will keep leading development and add current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series to his responsibilities.

Mixed · 2Lee Hollin (current programming), Marcello Bellisario (casting) and Russell Ziecker (television music) will now report to Herbst, and Herbst, Hollin and Bellisario have signed new long-term contracts as part of the restructuring. Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter links the reshuffle to Sandra Stern, vice chairman of the TV Group and a 23-year studio veteran, stepping down from her post in March 2026; it says she continues as a long-term consultant. Mixed · 2Herbst joined Lionsgate in 2018 and has worked on shows including The Studio, The Hunting Wives (renewed for a third season ahead of its second-season premiere) and Ghosts.

Left · 1Beggs called Herbst "one of the most talented and respected executives in the business" and said he is positioned to lead the group to "an exciting new level of performance"; Herbst thanked Beggs and the writers and producers he works with. Left · 1The Hollywood Reporter adds that Lionsgate recently had 12 of its 13 current scripted series renewed.

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Framing
Frames the promotion as a leadership succession after Sandra Stern's exit, with the studio's run of renewals as backdrop.
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Stern's departure and consultant role, Herbst's statement, 12 of 13 series renewed.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not list Herbst's wider credits as extensively as Deadline.
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“After vice chair Sandra Stern stepped down, Kevin Beggs has tapped key deputy Scott Herbst as president” — The Hollywood Reporter

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Framing
Trade-style personnel announcement centred on Herbst's expanded remit and track record.
Emphasis
Reporting lines, new contracts, Herbst's and Hollin's credits.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not mention Sandra Stern or her departure.
For example
“Herbst, Hollin and Bellisario have all signed new long-term contracts in conjunction with the restructuring.” — Deadline

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