Jack Bleck has been appointed Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, CBS Films, it was announced today by Bruce Tobey, Chief Operating Officer for CBS Films, a division within CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS and CBS.A). 

            In his new position, which reports directly to Tobey, Bleck will oversee negotiations for project acquisitions, talent deals and other business agreements for CBS Films.

            Bleck joins CBS Films from DreamWorks SKG, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President, Business Affairs.  He joined DreamWorks in 1995 as one of the initial hires for the launch of the company.

            While at DreamWorks, Bleck negotiated a wide range of acquisitions, distribution and talent agreements and helped forge key strategic business alliances for the company with companies such as HBO, ABC, MCA/Universal and IMAX.  He also played a role in the company's integration with Paramount following its acquisition of DreamWorks in 2005.

            Bleck began his career at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, working in studio backlot operations and finance.

            He is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Business.

About CBS Films

CBS Films, established in 2007, plans to develop and produce four to six movies a year spanning all genres, with production budgets up to $50 million per film. 

About CBS Corporation

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