MGM Taps Mark Burnett to Lead TV, Digital Business

Los Angeles Times: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has chosen reality-TV producer Mark Burnett to run its television and digital business. Burnett, best known for shows including “Survivor” and “Shark Tank,” signed a five-year contract with the company, where he will serve as president of MGM Television and Digital Group. At the same time, the company is also taking full control of United Artists Media Group, a joint venture between MGM, Burnett, his wife Roma Downey and Hearst.