HBO documentary "queen" Sheila Nevins is joining MTV to launch a documentary films unit

The New York Times

The 80-year-old Nevins, who left HBO in 2017 after a 40-year run in which she was responsible for everything from Taxicab Confessions to the Oscar-winning Citizenfour, is bringing her documentary expertise to MTV. “We couldn’t believe that Sheila would even take a meeting with us,” said MTV president Chris McCarthy. “As we grow and expand MTV, we see our role as amplifying young people’s voices. We’re excited for her to bring a new generation of filmmakers to the forefront.”