Former Legendary Entertainment exec Deborah Kaufmann has joined Sipur Studios as its new chief of global content. The position is new for the studio, which recently added former Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone as part of its management team as chair. At Sipur, Kaufmann will handle development projects, as well as finding IP for the […]
Former Legendary Exec Deborah Kaufmann Joins Sipur Studios as Global Content Chief
Former Legendary Entertainment exec Deborah Kaufmann has joined Sipur Studios as its new chief of global content. The position is new for the studio, which recently added former Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone as part of its management team as chair. At Sipur, Kaufmann will handle development
Last updated: April 4, 2026, 4:55 AM

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