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Jay Peterson takes SVP post at Original Media

Jay Peterson, former president of K2 Pictures, has joined Original Media (LA Ink, Storm Chasers) as SVP, production and development. The company, acquired by Endemol USA in November of 2007, is also behind the scripted series The Philanthropist and is producing the upcoming feature Twelve. Prior to K2, Peterson was director of original programming and development at VH1.

June 30, 2009

Jay Peterson, former president of K2 Pictures, has joined Original Media (LA Ink, Storm Chasers) as SVP, production and development. The company, acquired by Endemol USA in November of 2007, is also behind the scripted series The Philanthropist and is producing the upcoming feature Twelve. Prior to K2, Peterson was director of original programming and development at VH1.

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