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Former History Channel general manager Dirk Hoogstra is taking over at Half Yard Productions, the company behind TLC's Say Yes To The Dress franchise, after co-founder Sean Gallagher stepped down. Hoogstra has been named CEO after Gallagher decided to pursue interests outside of the TV industry. It comes 18 months…

Former History GM Dirk Hoogsta and his Triton City Entertainment are developing Dawn of the Paladin, a planned four-movie sci-fi franchise, with Chris Collins (The Wire) attached to adapt and co-write the first film. Written on spec by Hoogstra, the story centers around a small group of peacekeepers paid to protect a…

Former History general manager Dirk Hoogstra has joined Say Yes To The Dress producer Half Yard Productions as its development boss. This comes two years after he launched, Triton City Entertainment, his own digital sci-fi and fantasy venture. Hoogstra joins the Red Arrow Studios company as EVP, development and will…

Dirk Hoogstra has named the board of advisors for his Triton City Entertainment, the digital venture he launched last year. "I'm thrilled to announce TCE's Board of Advisors comprised of accomplished entrepreneurs, producers, directors and writers," said Hoogstra. "I'm so fortunate to have assembled this group of…

Former History General Manager Dirk Hoogstra has brought in a new partner at Triton City Entertainment, the digital venture he launched last year, tapping former Rockstar Games Director of Illustration, Anthony Macbain, as Director of Illustration. Macbain will work closely with previously announced Art Director…

Gladiator co-writer David Franzoni is returning to the arena for Colosseum, a drama series at Stephen David Entertainment (Sons Of Liberty) that is set in the world of the Roman Empire's gladiatorial games. This marks the first major drama project announced since the Banijay Group-owned SDE brought in former…

Dirk Hoogstra, former general manager of History and H2, has joined Stephen David Entertainment as chief creative officer. This is a high-profile executive hire for David’s Banijay Entertainment-owned independent studio. Hoogstra will oversee development, packaging and sales, shepherding new and current…

There is another top level executive change at A+E Networks: FYI and LMN president Jana Bennett has been promoted to President and General Manager of History. Bennett replaces Dirk Hoogstra, who will return to independent producing. Word is that Hoogstra, who has been passionate about scripted TV,  is leaving on good…