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Disney+ Appoints Ron O'Berst and Laura Klimke to UK Scripted Originals Team

Disney+ Hires Ron O'Berst and Laura Klimke to Lead U.K. Scripted Originals Expansion

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K.J. Yossman

10h ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Disney+ is expanding its investment in U.K. scripted original content by hiring Ron O'Berst (from Hera Pictures) as director and Laura Klimke (from Pure Fiction Television) as senior development manager. The hires follow the success of the Disney+ series "Rivals" and signal the company's commitment to growing its original programming in the U.K. market.

Source

VarietyDisney+ Hires Ron O'Berst and Laura Klimke to Lead U.K. Scripted Originals Expansionvariety.com

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With the success of 'Rivals' on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires.
Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O'Berst from 'Hamnet' producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television's Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager.
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Disney+ UK has appointed Ron O'Berst as director and Laura Klimk as as senior development manager for U.K. scripted originals.

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