Skydance Names Chris Hewish EVP of New Interactive Division

In the role, Hewish, who most recently served as head of studio and publishing at virtual reality company Survios, will be responsible for setting the overall strategy for Skydance Interactive, the film and TV production company’s virtual reality and video games division.

“Chris has an outstanding track record within the industry and his recent success in the realm of VR brings invaluable experience to our newly established rapidly expanding interactive business,” Skydance Media’s President and Chief Operating Officer Jesse Sisgold, to whom Hewish will report, said in a statement.

“Skydance has done an incredible job of establishing itself as a visionary creator of top-notch film and television content, and Archangel is well positioned to be a fun and highly immersive new offering for VR gamers,” Hewish said in the statement.