GSN Announces the Promotion of Michael Bevan to Vice President of Original Programming

GSN Announces the Promotion of Michael Bevan to Vice President of Original Programming

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Bevan has been promoted to Vice President, Original Programming at GSN. Bevan, who has served as Executive Director of Programming since May 2005, has been behind some of GSN's most popular shows including CAMOUFLAGE, CHAIN REACTION, and THE NATIONAL VOCABULARY CHAMPIONSHIP.

"Michael has been an instrumental voice in our game show programming," commented Jamie Roberts, GSN's Senior Vice President of Programming. "He's consistently delivered for us, overseeing innovative shows like CAMOUFLAGE and, more recently, THAT'S THE QUESTION, which came to fruition quite nicely under his guidance."

Bevan will continue to oversee original series and development projects for the network. His GSN credits also include EXTREME DODGEBALL, BALLBREAKERS and BIG BUCKS: THE PRESS YOUR LUCK SCANDAL, one of the highest rated original programs in the network's history. He brings to the post over two decades of entertainment experience with a rich background in development and production at various broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, and PBS. Bevan has also developed and produced several concepts for Sony Online Entertainment.

GSN is the entertainment industry leader in multi-platform interactive game programs. As the premier television network for games, GSN features challenging word games, high intensity casino programs, live participation shows, reality series and documentaries. Complementing the network, GSN.com features all types of game play: innovative Flash games for fun, skill cash game tournaments and downloadable games. The website also features GSN's two- screen interactive play-along for prime time shows. Now reaching more than 65 million homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further media information, visit GSN's press website at http://corp.gsn.com/.

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