FremantleMedia boosts scripted with Hines

HinesFremantleMedia The United States has named Carol Hines v . p . of scripted development, confirming to senior veep of scripted programming Tony Optican. The organization is creating a bigger foray into scripted programming, outlined through the premiere later this season of their first hourlong scripted skein, TBS' "The Marriage Band," starring John Austin Eco-friendly, Harold Perrineau and Melora Hardin. Hines have been becoming director of development and original series for Fuse and it has formerly been manager of development at TLC and Bull's Eye Entertainment along with a development professional at Reveille. "Carol is really a terrific accessory for they once we further increase our presence in scripted development and production for that domestic in addition to global marketplace," Optican stated. "With this stable of scripted projects ongoing to develop, Holly's great instincts for strong material coupled with her extensive industry associations make her ideally suited to this role." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com