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Disney Offers Executives Voluntary Early Retirement Packages Amid Overall Cost-Cutting Plans
Disney is offering longtime executives early retirement packages amid larger cost-cutting efforts and ongoing layoffs. The offer, announced in a memo to staff sent by Senior EVP and Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman on Monday, the time-limited, company-sponsored Voluntary Early
Sheri Herman, Former Executive at E! and American Cybercast, Dies at 71
She also worked at TCI for John Malone and at Access Entertainment Network before her career was cut short by a car accident.
Sheri Herman, Pioneering Cable and Digital Executive With E! Entertainment, AEN, Dies at 71
Sheri Herman, a cable and digital media pioneer who helped launch E!
Apple May Soon Join Google In Renaming Lake Ontario After Donald Trump’s Executive Order
Apple soon might join Google in adopting the name Lake America for the body of water long known as Lake Ontario – at least for U.S.
Henry Winkler Executive Produced One Of The Best Supernatural Sci-Fi Shows For Kids
One of the many great scary sci-fi supernatural kids shows of the 1990s was produced by Henry 'The Fonz' Winkler himself.
Executive diversity and inclusion: How to promote female leadership
CEO Women Europe is a new initiative launched in June of this year to boost partnerships between Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
Google Maps Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America After Trump’s Executive Order
Company says U.S. Geographic Names Information System spurred change in America, and that Canadians users would continue to see Lake Ontario on their maps
The X-Tech Executive Chair Aims to Upend Premium Models from Herman Miller, Steelcase at a Better Price
Battle of the super premium tier chairs.
Pierce Thiot, Creative Executive at Maximum Effort, Dies at 40
He worked on some of the biggest and most culturally relevant brand campaigns in recent memory for the studio and marketing agency founded by Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey.
With All3Media Deal Closed, Patrick Holland to Run Combined Banijay U.K. as CEO and Executive Chair
The exec will report to CEO Marco Bassetti and oversee around 40 creative labels.
‘The Sandlot’ Cast Reunites for ‘Dugout Dads’ Comedy Series, Chris Paul Signs on to Executive Produce
“Dugout Dads,” the nine-episode series streaming on YouTube, is seeking a bigger playing field. The short-form series, created by Patrick Renna and Kyle Howard’s Hambino Media, reunites the cast of 1993 hit “The Sandlot” for a new coming-of-age sports story. The comedy, which dro
Independent Producer & Executive Danny De Lillo To Launch Sweet Humans Entertainment Company At Upcoming American Film Market
EXCLUSIVE: Independent producer and production company executive Danny De Lillo is gearing up for the American Film Market in November, where he will have some major news to reveal. At AFM, De Lillo will officially launch Sweet Humans, a new entertainment company that has plans t
Disney wants experienced executives to voluntarily retire before being involuntarily reduced
On the heels of massive layoffs and healthcare rollbacks, Disney is offering longtime executives an escape hatch from the company's layoffs
Disney Offering Voluntary Early Retirement Packages To Executives
EXCLUSIVE: As part of Disney’s cost-reduction efforts, the company is offering longtime executives early retirement. As laid out in an internal memo sent by Disney EVP and Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman this morning to employees ranked Director and above, the company is intro
With Penguin on ice, HBO is developing new show from its creator
Penguin creator Lauren LeFranc will executive produce Imposter, a new mystery series created by former Lucasfilm intern Kalos Chu.
ABC Developing Legal Drama ‘Con Law’ From Joey Falco And 20th Television
EXCLUSIVE: ABC is developing Con Law, an original legal drama from writer/executive producer Joey Falco and 20th Television.
Google Maps Now Shows ‘Lake America’ Instead of Lake Ontario
After Donald Trump’s executive order demanding the name change, Google is the first major online map provider to flip the switch.
Residente Hints That Filming Has Begun on His Bad Bunny-Starring Movie Porto Rico
The film also stars Viggo Mortensen, Edward Norton, and Javier Bardem, with Alejandro G. Iñárritu serving as executive producer. Residente Hints That Filming Has Begun on His Bad Bunny-Starring Movie Porto Rico Pedro Camacho
‘Furious’ Renewed For Season 2 At Hulu As Emmy Rossum Thriller Builds Viewership
Hulu i sn’t waiting for the finale to decide the fate of “ Furious .” The streamer has renewed the Emmy Rossum -led thriller for Season 2, with creator Elizabeth Meriwether and Rossum both returning as executive producers.
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Boards Palestinian Art and Resistance Documentary ‘Freedom Theatre’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Singer-songwriter and Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has signed on as executive producer on filmmaker Rishi Pelham’s debut feature documentary, “Freedom Theatre.” Described as “an immersive and sensory character study,” the film follows resistance fighter turned artist Ahmed
Pierce Thiot Dies: Emmy-Nominated Creative Exec At Maximum Effort Was 40
Pierce Thiot, a creative executive at Ryan Reynolds’ production and marketing company Maximum Effort and two-time Emmy nominee who also worked on the launch of Apple TV+, has died.
Michelle MacLaren To Direct & EP James Marsden-Led Apple TV Series ‘Disavowed’
EXCLUSIVE: Michelle MacLaren (The Morning Show, Breaking Bad) will direct the first two episodes and serve as executive producer on Disavowed, a new, action-packed thriller created by Art Marcum & Matt Holloway (Iron Man, Uncharted) for Apple TV.
Netflix Expands 'Top Boy' Universe With Barry Keoghan Prequel 'Jonny Boy' and Jaq Spinoff
Summary Netflix has officially announced two new spin-off series expanding the 'Top Boy' universeBarry Keoghan will return to star in and executive produce the five-episode prequel series 'Jonny Boy'Jasmine Jobson will reprise her BAFTA-winning role in the six-episode spinoff ser
Dolly Parton Famously Turned Down Elvis. Can Songwriters Do the Same Now?
“Dolly stands as a beacon of light to protect your copyright and to do with it what you wish,” says Erin McAnally, executive director of the Songwriters of North America.
Anonymous Content Names Steve Shikiya Chief Operating Officer
Veteran media and entertainment executive Steve Shikiya has been named Chief Operating Officer of Anonymous Content.
Utopai Studios Unifies Asia-Pacific Operations, Taps Hyun Park to Lead Region (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios has completed the integration of its Asia-Pacific joint venture Utopai East into its global operations, naming veteran media executive Hyun Park president of Utopai Studios APAC region.
Sharon Horgan Seeks ‘Fun, Lightly Degrading Sex’ as a 50-Year-Old Divorcee in Trailer for HBO’s ‘Youth’
HBO released a trailer for “Youth,” the upcoming comedy starring by Sharon Horgan, who also created the series and serves as executive producer.
Patrick Holland Confirmed As Banijay’s UK Boss Following All3Media Merger
Banijay Entertainment has confirmed Patrick Holland will be Executive Chairman and CEO of Banijay UK following the merger with All3Media.
Patrick Holland to Remain Chair and CEO of Banijay U.K. Following All3Media Merger
Patrick Holland is set to stay in place as executive chairman and CEO of Banijay U.K.
Carina Walker Named Head of YA at Amazon MGM Studios
The executive had a hand in developing Prime Video's 'Off Campus' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' among others.
Amazon MGM Studios Exec Carina Walker Named Head of YA
New Amazon MGM Studios global TV head Peter Friedlander is continuing to round out his executive team, naming Carina Walker to head of YA. “Carina has a collective 9.5 years at Amazon where she’s worked across drama, international and most recently developed a deep understanding
Roy Price Once Led Amazon Studios. Now He’s Betting on User-Generated Microdramas
The veteran executive has returned to entertainment with a company that allows users to collaborate on and upload their own microdramas.
‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Signs With WME
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Noah Wyle, star, executive producer, writer and director on the HBO Max hit medical drama The Pitt, has signed with WME for representation. He is moving to WME from Verve where he had been for a little over two years. The agency change comes as Wyle is ramp
Jay-Z Documentary Series Sets HBO Release Date
After announcing the documentary series in June, HBO has revealed the release schedule for “Jay-Z in 8,” which will feature the rapper sitting down with music producer and record executive Rick Rubin to discuss the lyrics and ideas for songs across eight episodes. The first two e
Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake to Play Sisters on the Run in Netflix Limited Series ‘The Unheard’
The five-parter is written by 'Adolescence' co-creator Jack Thorne and executive produced by Winslet.
Barry Keoghan to Lead and Produce ‘Top Boy’ Prequel Series ‘Jonny Boy’ at Netflix (Exclusive)
Creator-writer of the original show Ronan Bennett is returning for 'Jonny Boy,' as is Canadian rapper Drake, who executive produced the British BAFTA-winning crime drama.
Longtime Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register Departing
The executive also led Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
Director Alexandria Stapleton on Finding the Real Story in Sean Combs: The Reckoning
The director and executive producer of the Netflix series talks about vetting sources, discovering the dark side of Diddy, and getting her Emmy nomination.
Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein, launched in June and ran for nine episod
CAA Launches Indie Game Acceleration Fund Frame1Games (EXCLUSIVE)
CAA has launched Frame1Games, a new venture to fund, accelerate and market independent video games. Per the agency, Frame1Games “pairs multi-million-dollar capital investment with a yearlong accelerator, giving developers mentorship from industry veterans and CAA executives and d
Catching Up With Liz Meriwether on Serial Killers, That ‘New Girl’ Reunion Joke and Britney Biopic
The screenwriter's summer has been defined by dark Hulu hit 'Furious' and a running reunion gag that even has some executives fooled: "I don't know how this happened or how it got so out of control."
Ricky Martin Revealed As Cast Member Of Gael García Bernal’s ‘Hombre Al Agua’ In First Trailer & Image – Venice/TIFF
EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Martin has been revealed as cast member and executive producer for Gael García Bernal’s new film Hombre al Agua ahead of its world premiere and North American debut at the Venice and Toronto film festivals next month. ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ music artist Martin boa
‘Days of Our Lives’ EP Ken Corday Plans Concert To Benefit SAG/AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Assistance Program
Days of Our Lives executive producer-cum-composer Ken Corday is planning another concert to benefit SAG/AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Assistance Program. Following his two sold out concerts in 2023 and 2024, Corday will return to the stage for a third time in November. “Songs With
‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: Lithuanian Sundance Winner Turns a Marriage Crisis Into a Darkly Funny War Drama
Andrius Blaževičius' film contrasts the divorce between a struggling filmmaker and a media executive with the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Samuel L. Jackson's 2000s Anime Series Is Based On An Awesome Manga
If you've never seen this 2000s anime series executive produced and starring Samuel L. Jackson, you need to head over to Crunchyroll and get on that.
Dollywood Theme Park Will Be Open Tomorrow “As Dolly Wanted”
Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will be open tomorrow following today’s previously scheduled closing. In a lengthy statement – read it below – the park’s executives said, “In her spirit, Dollywood will be open Wednesday as Dolly wanted, al
Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn Join Crunchyroll’s Inaugural Anime Future Forum
The Oct. 7 industry summit in New York will also feature some of Japan's most powerful anime executives, including leaders from MAPPA, Toho, Shueisha and Aniplex.
Wendy Williams Docuseries Set At Peacock
Peacock has greenlit a documentary celebrating Wendy Williams and her daytime talk show. The three-part docuseries, tentatively titled Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show, is set to air in 2027. Suzzanne Bass, an executive producer on The Wendy Williams talk show who often
Lux Angeles Studios Assembles Exec Team To Lead On Indie Pics Up To $20M
EXCLUSIVE: Lux Angeles Studios has hired Binh Dang as the final piece of an executive puzzle assembled as the company eyes production on indie pics in the $10M-$20M range. Dang will be Head of Production at Lux Angeles, working alongside a new look executive team comprising co-CE
Farewell to the Last Music Mogul
Artists, executives, and stars remember how Clive Davis’ golden ear, grand ambition, and show-business force shaped modern pop