WWE Studios Hires 'Prison Break' Producer

The following press release was issued by WWE this morning:

Pavone to Head WWE Studios

STAMFORD, Conn., June 15, 2009 ? World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. has named Mike Pavone as Executive Vice President of WWE Studios. In his new role, Pavone will lead WWE Studios' theatrical releases, direct-to-DVD movies, series and reality programming and report directly to WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

Pavone brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the film and television industry having worked as a writer, producer, director and actor. His projects include such notable titles as: The Client (CBS), Prison Break (FOX), High Incident with Steven Spielberg (ABC), Jack & Jill (WB), Against The Grain (NBC), Street Time (Showtime), The Blue Wall (Disney), Northmen for Warner Bros. and Seven Men from Now for Beacon Films.

Since 2008, Pavone has been a strategic consultant to WWE's Creative Writing department, collaborating on the company's top-rated, signature television programs, "Monday Night Raw?" and "Friday Night SmackDown?".

"Mike brings a great combination of both filmed entertainment and television experience to his new role. We are confident that he can expand the breadth and depth of opportunities for WWE Studios," said Vince McMahon.

Pavone holds a BA in Film and Television Production from CaliforniaStateUniversity at Sacramento and currently resides in Santa Rosa, California.

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