Patrick Chu Named TV Head of United Artists
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- Patrick Chu appointed Head of Television at United Artists, reporting directly to Scott Stuber.
- Patrick Chu will oversee development and production of United Artists’ TV slate, including the NASCAR family drama series Godspeed for Amazon and Sugar23.
- Patrick Chu previously served as Head of Television at Annapurna since 2022, executive‑producing The Changeling and two seasons of the animated comedy Sausage Party.
- Patrick Chu earlier worked at Amazon Studios as a drama programming and development executive, overseeing TV adaptations of Hanna and Hunters.
- Patrick Chu was Vice President of Production & Acquisitions at FilmNation, where he produced Kill Switch, executive‑produced Miss Sloane, and helped acquire titles such as Life Itself and the Oscar‑winning Arrival.
- Scott Stuber is relaunching the United Artists label with Amazon MGM Studios and developing projects like a Lance Armstrong feature directed by Edward Berger, Lizard Music with Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie, Michael Mann’s Heat 2, and a new Highlander starring Henry Cavill.
Why it matters: The appointment gives United Artists a seasoned TV leader with a proven track record at Annapurna, Amazon Studios, and FilmNation, bolstering its ability to deliver high‑profile series for Amazon MGM Studios and expanding its global content pipeline. The move also signals Scott Stuber’s commitment to reviving the United Artists brand with Amazon‑backed projects, potentially attracting talent and audiences worldwide.
