{"id":2300859,"date":"2026-02-26T09:06:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2300859"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:06:04","slug":"warner-bros-veteran-josh-berger-joins-board-of-two-daughters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/warner-bros-veteran-josh-berger-joins-board-of-two-daughters\/","title":{"rendered":"Warner Bros. Veteran Josh Berger Joins Board of Two Daughters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJoshua (Josh) Berger has joined the board of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/two-daughters-entertainment\/\" id=\"auto-tag_two-daughters-entertainment\" data-tag=\"two-daughters-entertainment\">Two Daughters Entertainment<\/a> as non-executive director and strategic advisor. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe appointment brings one of the U.K. entertainment industry\u2019s most experienced executives to a company expanding beyond its TV roots into features and global IP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe immediate catalyst is the company\u2019s debut theatrical release, \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/the-land-of-sometimes\/\" id=\"auto-tag_the-land-of-sometimes\" data-tag=\"the-land-of-sometimes\">The Land of Sometimes<\/a>,\u201d due in cinemas worldwide this spring. Beyond that, Two Daughters is moving toward greenlighting a second feature while developing a broader slate of original animated properties \u2013 a significant step up in ambition for a company founded by James Reatchlous in 2016.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTwo Daughters built its reputation on \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/moley\/\" id=\"auto-tag_moley\" data-tag=\"moley\">Moley<\/a>,\u201d an animated property that started life as a half-hour special and has since reached audiences in 180 countries across 30 languages, with distribution partnerships including Peacock in the U.S. and Youku\/iQiyi in China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe Land of Sometimes\u201d assembles a notable cast and creative team. Ewan McGregor, Mel Brooks and Helena Bonham Carter head the voice cast, while Tim Rice, who won an Academy Award for his work on \u201cThe Lion King,\u201d contributed original music and lyrics. Leon Joosen, whose credits include \u201cSaving Santa,\u201d directs. Among the executive producers are Bonnie Arnold, a veteran of the \u201cToy Story\u201d and \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d franchises, and the late Alan Yentob, the BBC figure behind \u201cBilly Elliot,\u201d alongside Reatchlous and CEO Simon Bobin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBerger spent 31 years at Warner Bros. Entertainment, rising to president and managing director of its U.K., Ireland and Spain operations before taking charge of \u201cHarry Potter\u201d global franchise development \u2013 a role that put him at the center of one of the entertainment industry\u2019s most lucrative IP empires. He was also instrumental in the studio\u2019s acquisition of Leavesden Studios and the development of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBerger was appointed CBE in the Queen\u2019s 2012 Birthday Honors for services to the U.K.\u2019s creative industries. Beyond Warner Bros., he has been a prominent figure in British cultural life, serving as former chair and board member of the British Film Institute, as well as former board member of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Currently, he is founder and chair of Battersea Entertainment and chair of trustees at The BRIT School. His producing credits include Guy Ritchie\u2019s \u201cThe Covenant,\u201d the Broadway musical \u201cAin\u2019t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations\u201d and executive producer credit on \u201cFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cTwo Daughters Entertainment is entering an exciting new chapter. With its first feature about to be released, a strong slate coming behind it, and a clear ambition to build enduring global IP, this is a company with momentum, creative integrity and real heart. \u2018Moley\u2019 is already a distinctive international brand, and James and Simon have assembled an impressive team and vision. I\u2019m delighted to be joining the board at such a significant moment and to support the company\u2019s continued growth,\u201d said Berger.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tReatchlous said: \u201cJosh joining the board at this moment is incredibly meaningful for us. As we complete our first feature, prepare to greenlight our next, and continue to develop an exciting slate of original properties, his experience growing world-class IP and navigating global franchises is invaluable. We are thrilled to welcome him to Two Daughters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdded Simon Bobin, CEO of Two Daughters Entertainment: \u201cJosh is one of the most respected leaders in the global entertainment industry. His insight into building premium franchises, scaling businesses internationally and supporting creative ambition comes at exactly the right time for Two Daughters. As we expand our film slate and IP portfolio, his guidance will be a huge asset to the company.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source variety.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joshua (Josh) Berger has joined the board of Two Daughters Entertainment as non-executive director and strategic advisor. The appointment brings one of the U.K. entertainment industry\u2019s most experienced executives to a company expanding beyond its TV roots into features and global IP. 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