Steve Mosko Makes New Deal to Lead Sony Pictures Television

SPT Celebrates Record-Breaking Year

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Mosko, industry leader
and president of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), has signed a long-term
contract with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), extending his employment as
head of the studio's television division through 2012, it was announced today
by Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive officer of SPE and Amy Pascal,
co-chairman of the studio.
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Mosko has been running the television company since 2001 and under his
direction the studio is currently celebrating a phenomenal year. With more
than 25 programs in production, SPT recently received 29 Emmy nominations, the
most the studio has ever received. In June, SPT also won the privilege of
working with Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Productions to launch her latest syndicated
program with renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
"Steve has worked wonders in building up our domestic television business,
and we are proud to have him continue leading Sony Pictures Television for
years to come," said Lynton. "He and the team he's built at SPT have much to
be proud of, given all their success in a wide range of businesses, from new
programming to long-running shows, and ad sales to digital distribution."
"It has been a real pleasure working with Steve for more than fifteen
years and I'm thrilled that he'll continue leading the division and delivering
successes," said Pascal. "He's a charismatic leader who's really elevated our
television business in the community and a team player who works closely with
the various divisions in the company. We're also grateful for everything
Steve's done for the community in which we live, from hosting our annual
holiday party for children in need to organizing internship programs to
introduce talented young people to our business."
As president of SPT, Mosko leads the largest remaining independent
television studio, a leader in production and distribution of programming for
all platforms. Under his aegis are programming and production of content in
all genres; traditional and digital distribution of all of SPE's film,
television and short form content, current and library; and advertiser sales,
which represents SPT's content across all platforms as well as outside clients
such as Sony BMG, Tennis Channel and MOJO HD.
Mosko also oversees the studio's interests in FEARnet, the number one
horror/thriller website and VOD service; Crackle.com, SPE's online video
network; GSN, cable's game show network; and ITN Networks, Inc., a national
media sales company.
Some of the programs currently in production at the studio include:
"Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" "Damages," "Rescue Me," "Breaking Bad," "'Til
Death," "Rules of Engagement," "Ten Items or Less," "My Boys," "Sit Down, Shut
Up," " The Boondocks," "The Beast," "The Young and the Restless" and shows
for "The Minisode Network."
Mosko joined SPE in 1992 as vice president of the western region for
Columbia TriStar Television Distribution, the syndication and cable network
production and distribution organization that was a predecessor to SPT. For
that entity, he held several senior management positions, before being named
president in 2000.
From 1988-1991, Mosko was vice president and station manager of
Philadelphia's WPHL-TV. There, he managed the station's day-to-day operations
and was involved in long-term strategic planning. Previously, he was general
sales manager for that city's WTAF-TV. Additionally, for four years, Mosko
served at NBC affiliate WMAR-TV in Baltimore, his hometown, first as an
account executive and then as local sales manager.
Mosko was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2005.
Under his leadership, SPT was honored with the Special Recognition Award at
the 2004 Sony Corporation Global Top Meeting in Tokyo, in recognition of the
group's outstanding fiscal achievements, including record revenues and
earnings.
Mosko is a member of the executive committee for the Los Angeles Board of
Governors of Paley Museum; the National Board of Junior Achievement; and the
board of directors of the Game Show Network. Mosko was formerly the Chairman
of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation (ATAS) and a member of
the board of directors of Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. In 2000,
he was chairman of the National Association of Television Program Executives
(NATPE). While working in Philadelphia, he was president of the Philadelphia
Ad Club and a member of the Philadelphia Police Department's Drug Advisory
Council.
A native of Baltimore, Mosko graduated from the University of Delaware
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. In 1995, his alma mater
recognized his accomplishments with their Presidential Achievement Award and
later voted him to the 2nd team midfield for the 60 years of University of
Delaware Lacrosse All Star Team.
He lives in Westlake Village, Calif., with his wife, Marianne, and their
three children: Matthew, 23, Bryan, 19 and Mallory, 9.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of
America (SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global
operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television
production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution;
worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and
distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment
products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment
in more than 100 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the
World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.
SOURCE Sony Pictures Television

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