Curiosity Taps International Media Industry Veteran Ludo Dufour as Vice President of Licensing
28 Novembro 2023 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a leading global factual
entertainment and media company, is delighted to announce the
appointment of Ludo Dufour as Vice President of Licensing,
effective immediately. In this newly created role, Dufour, an
experienced international media executive, joins the team to lead
and drive the global licensing of Curiosity’s large and growing
portfolio of award-winning factual films, series, and specials.
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Ludo Dufour joins Curiosity as Vice
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Dufour will be responsible for maximizing the full value
worldwide of Curiosity’s IP, which spans the entire factual genre
including history, technology, science, nature and wildlife,
travel, adventure and more. Dufour will report to Curiosity’s
President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb.
“Ludo’s extensive experience and proven track record in the
global media and entertainment industry make him an invaluable
addition to our team,” said Stinchcomb. “We are confident that his
leadership will significantly enhance our licensing capabilities
and help expand our reach to audiences around the globe hungry for
premium factual entertainment.”
“I am deeply honored to join the outstanding Curiosity team at
this exciting moment for the company, and I am looking forward to
contributing to its continued growth,” said Dufour. “Curiosity’s
high-impact programming is always produced with a global audience
in mind, and its availability in a variety of languages further
enhances its appeal to clients internationally.”
Originally from France and now based in Los Angeles, Dufour’s
career spans non-fiction co-production and distribution, with a
special focus on documentaries and factual entertainment. At
Curiosity, Dufour will spearhead licensing and distribution for the
company’s premium original programming, which includes such titles
as the BAFTA-nominated David Attenborough's Light on Earth,
produced by Terra Mater Factual Studios, The Real Wild West
presented by Grammy Award-winner Dom Flemons and produced by Roller
Coaster Road Productions, as well as the series Beyond The
Spotlight, executive produced by Academy Award-winner Leonardo
DiCaprio.
Prior to joining Curiosity, Dufour made significant
contributions at Red Bull Studios, focusing on the financing,
co-production, and global distribution of top-tier television
programming and theatrical documentaries including the BAFTA and
Grierson-award winning The Red Mo Farah.
His previous roles include Senior Vice President of
International Co-productions and Sales at Blue Ant Media and
Managing Director of Distribution at Off the Fence, where he was
Associate Producer for the Oscar and BAFTA-winning My Octopus
Teacher.
About Curiosity Inc.
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to
know more. The global media company is home to award-winning
original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering
science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With
more than 20 million paying subscribers worldwide and thousands of
titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD
service, available in more than 175 countries; Curiosity Channel,
the linear television channel available via global distribution
partners; Curiosity Now, a free, ad-supported channel; Curiosity
Audio Network, featuring original content and podcasts; and
Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity
Inc. also owns and operates One Day University, which provides
access to engaging talks and lectures from leading university and
college professors. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of
CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit
CuriosityStream.com.
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Vanessa Gillon Curiosity Inc.
vanessa.gillon@curiositystream.com
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