Jim Packer

What this episode covers

One of the biggest breakout hits of the U.S. fall season this year was, undoubtedly, Nashville. The series, produced by Lionsgate Television, ABC Studios and Gaylord Entertainment, has even earned stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere Golden Globe nominations. Even before the show launched in the U.S. on ABC, Lionsgate had sold it to Channel 4 in the U.K. for its More4 channel. Jim Packer, the president of worldwide television and digital distribution at Lionsgate, talks about the series and its international appeal in this video interview. When Packer sat down with World Screen’s Anna Carugati, he also discussed the success of the Charlie Sheen comedy Anger Management. Additionally, Packer elaborates on why edgier shows such as Weeds and Nurse Jackie are appealing to VOD platforms as well as the specialty ad-supported channels.

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