Universal Acquisitions Exec Jasper Van Hecke Exits Studio After 16-Year Run, Pinpoints Some Film Highlights

Story by Andreas Wiseman

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Veteran Universal exec Jasper Van Hecke exits after 16-year run, leaving behind an impressive film acquisitions legacy at the studio.

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Van Hecke spearheaded the acquisitions of acclaimed films like Moonlight, The Post, and Sing, cementing Universal's reputation for nabbing awards-season favorites.
With Van Hecke's departure, industry insiders are curious to see how Universal's global content strategy evolves under new leadership at the UPCG division.

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Jasper Van Hecke, Universal Pictures Content Group, Universal Pictures, Moonlight, The Post, Sing