Barry Poznick Amazon Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Barry Poznick is exiting his gig as Amazon MGM Studios' head of unscripted programming. He is not abandoning his shows, however: Poznick will continue executive producing all of MGM's reality franchises, including The Voice, Shark Tank, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vanderpump Rules and American Gladiators, under a new three-year first look deal. Poznick joined MGM in 2016 as its president of alternative programming. There, he oversaw 20 seasons of Survivor and led the company's acquisitions of Evolution Media and Big Fish Entertainment. Poznick, at the time under Mark Burnett, also opened an international production unit based in the UK. Related Stories Movies Ron Howard's Anne Hathaway-Adam Driver Amazon MGM Movie 'Alone at Dawn' Adds 7 to Cast (Exclusive) Movies Charlie Cox and Zooey Deschanel's Breakup Hits Their Dog Hard in Trailer for Holiday Rom-Com 'Merv' Amazon acquired MGM in 2022 in an $8.45 billion blockbuster deal. At Amazon MGM Studios, Poznick's title was general manager of unscripted television. Now, Kitty Gambel and Lucilla D'Agostino will directly report to Peter Friedlander, the new head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios; Dom Bird and Justin Dudek will report to Gambel. The former Netflix exec Friedlander announced the news to staff in a Tuesday email, which is posted below. I'm pleased to share some exciting news about Barry Poznick, who has served as Head of MGM Alternative for nearly a decade. Beginning January 1, 2026, Barry will transition into a new, multi-year production deal with Amazon MGM Studios, serving as an Executive Producer overseeing the division's flagship franchises. Barry joined MGM in 2016 and became an integral part of the Amazon team following our acquisition. Throughout his tenure, he has been a transformative force in unscripted entertainment with oversight on shows like The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank, Real Housewives, On Patrol Live, 007: Road to a Million, and many more. His exceptional ability to both create and scale hit shows has been instrumental in consistently delivering compelling programming that resonates with audiences worldwide. His deep understanding of global formats and proven track record producing top-rated shows makes this transition a natural evolution of his celebrated career in entertainment. I want to assure you that our strong leadership team remains intact in the MGM Unscripted organization. Lucilla D'Agostino and Kitty Gamble will continue to lead the creative development, Justin Dudek will continue to lead physical production, and Ryan Singer and Tony Borbagiovanni will continue in their roles, providing continuity in our creative vision and operational excellence. We are delighted that Barry will maintain his relationship with Amazon through a producer deal, allowing us to continue our prosperous partnership. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up stranger things 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Is Feeling Terrifyingly Excited Obituaries Michael DeLano, Actor in 'Rhoda,' 'Commando' and 'Ocean's Eleven,' Dies at 84 Live Feed 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Renewed for Season 4 at Hulu Live Feed Inside the 'Dancing With the Stars' Mega Comeback and Secret to Season 34's Viral Success Live Feed Pauline Chalamet, Coral Peña Lead Indie Series 'Switch' (Exclusive) Live Feed Nicole Kidman Brings Beloved Forensic Pathologist to TV in 'Scarpetta' First Look stranger things 'Stranger Things' Star Noah Schnapp Is Feeling Terrifyingly Excited Obituaries Michael DeLano, Actor in 'Rhoda,' 'Commando' and 'Ocean's Eleven,' Dies at 84 Live Feed 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Renewed for Season 4 at Hulu Live Feed Inside the 'Dancing With the Stars' Mega Comeback and Secret to Season 34's Viral Success Live Feed Pauline Chalamet, Coral Peña Lead Indie Series 'Switch' (Exclusive) Live Feed Nicole Kidman Brings Beloved Forensic Pathologist to TV in 'Scarpetta' First Look