Overview
- Piers Morgan appointed former MSNBC president Rashida Jones to lead Uncensored as chief executive.
- Morgan raised fresh capital from Raine Ventures, Antenna Group, and Reuben Brothers to support growth.
- TheWrap reported the round totaled about $30 million at a $130 million valuation, citing a source familiar with the deal.
- Jones will remain U.S.-based to commission additional series in sports, true crime, and entertainment, while Morgan’s flagship continues production in the U.K.
- Raine Group co-founder Joe Ravitch will join the board, and the company’s expansion follows December’s launch of History Uncensored hosted by Bianca Nobilo.