Fox Names Neustadter VP of Current Programming

Comes over from film studio; will oversee net's comedy, drama series

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/3/2013 1:00:00 PM

Fox has named Lauren Levy Neustadter as VP of current programming, who comes over to the network from 20th Century Fox.

The former VP of production for the film studio will oversee Fox's comedy and drama series. While at 20th Century, Neustadter oversaw films including The Means War and Parental Guidance.

"Lauren is an outstanding executive with razor-sharp instincts who possesses a deep understanding of the creative process and talent needs," said James Oh, senior VP of current programming, to whom Neustadter will report. "She brings a fresh energy and level of experience to our team that will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our slate of new and returning scripted series."

She was also previously VP of Offspring Entertainment and a creative executive at Miramax.