Starz taps new legal counsel

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Starz Media (aka the company that owns Manga Entertainment and Film Roman [The Simpsons]) has recently brought on a new Executive VP & General Counsel in David Weil.

According to Deadline.com, he takes over from Steve Beabout, who is retiring after 18 years as General Counsel. Weil will be based in the Beverly Hills headquarters where he will be responsible for developing the strategic direction of business and legal affairs for the company, including the Starz linear channels, affiliate negotiations, public company compliance management and the worldwide distribution and home entertainment businesses.