Halpern exits eOne

Entertainment One dramatic programming prexy Noreen Halpern will leave the studio after 3 years. Halpern oversaw all scripted series and lengthy-form projects for eOne, including AMC's "Hell on Wheels," HBO's "Hung," NBC's "The Firm," ABC's "Rookie Blue" and Syfy's "Haven." "It has been a thrilling journey, and I am really happy with the shows we have placed on the environment,Inch stated Halpern, who'll remain with the organization for a short period to assist using the transition. "There's an amazing development slate I am departing having a wonderful team who'll keep things continuing to move forward. But you will find other mountain tops to climb, and I am searching toward that." An old creative professional at Alliance Entertainment and Alliance-Atlantis, Halpern and partner John Morayniss co-founded Blueprint Entertainment, which eOne acquired in 2008. Her specialty with eOne was non-traditional financing for straight-to-series TV drama orders. "Noreen's numerous contributions enabled eOne Television to grow and flourish every year,Inch stated eOne shot entertainment prexy Patrice Theroux. "Noreen is really a creative leader and visionary in the market, and we'll certainly miss her presence. We are happy doing embrace the brand new challenges and possibilities the ever-altering television atmosphere needs to offer and therefore are searching toward dealing with her on tv projects later on." Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com