ESPN Drawn Into Disney Layoffs, Though Most Talent Decisions Coming Later This Year; Streaming Chief Russell Wolff, 43-Year Publicity Vet Mike Soltys Among Dozens Exiting

ESPN is expected to cut fewer than 100 workers during this round. Prior to running ESPN+, Wolff had risen through ESPNs international ranks, becoming EVP and managing director. My final statement as ESPN Spokesperson: 43 Amazing Years. Getty Images We wish him well.' I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of ESPN since April of 1997. The future of ESPN is exciting and ESPN+ and our direct-to-consumer strategy sit at the center of that future....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Stacy Cox

European Film Awards To Move From December To January In 2026

This years 36th edition and the 37th edition in 2024 will both take place in December as previously. The 38th edition will then move to mid-January in 2026. Theinaugural editionwhich ran for a month from mid-November last year, celebrating European cinema in 45 countries simultaneously. Ruben Östlund and Triangle Of Sadness team celebrate best picture win in 2022Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images In the next years, we will develop this programme into a proper award season for films from Europe....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 118 words · Thomas Diaz

Harry Belafonte Dies: Actor, Singer & Civil Rights Icon Was 96

He also earned four of Emmy noms during his career. When World War II broke out, he returned to New York and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. 3 on the Billboard 200. Harry BelafonteGetty Images His next two LPs, both released in 1956, would top that chart:Belafontesat at No. Belafontefeatured his signature tune, Banana Boat (Day-O), which was based on a Jamaican folk song. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1957 and No....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Stephanie Daniels

Harvey Guillén Reprising Cousin Blobbin Role in ‘The Thundermans Return’; Boards ‘Alexander 2’

The Thundermans Returnwill follow the superpowered family as they begin a new era of superhero crime fighting. Production onThe Thundermans Returnis underway. Maya Le Clark also returns as Chloe. Harvey GuillénZachariah Schmitt The Thundermans Returnis written and executive produced by Jed Spingarn and directed by Trevor Kirschner. Kira Kosarin is executive producing. Jack Griffo is also an executive producer of the movie. Dan Cross & David Hoge also serve as executive producers....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Robert Owens DDS

Hulu Expands Duties For EVP Marketing Barrie Gruner; SVP Scott Donaton To Leave Streamer

Huluhas expanded the duties for Barrie Gruner, the Executive Vice President of Marketing. She will assume oversight of brand marketing, while continuing to shepherd content marketing. Gruner first joined the streamer in 2013 as a VP, Originals Marketing & Publicity. Barrie Gruner and Scott DonatonCourtesy She rose through the ranks to become an EVP of Hulu Originals Marketing & Publicity. Gruner previously worked in publicity for Netflix, Turner Broadcasting, andEntertainment Weekly....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Brenda Ashley DDS

Ilene Chaiken And ‘The L Word’ Cast Appear At White House Press Briefing

They were at the White House to mark Lesbian Visibility Week. Were delighted thatThe L Wordlives on and speaks to a new generation, Chaiken told reporters. But were painfully aware that our struggles are far from over. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (C), with “The L Word” Producer Ilene Chaiken (R) and actresses Leisha Hailey (2nd R), Katherine Moennig (2nd L) and Jennifer Beals (L), speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 155 words · James Watkins

Joe Biden Makes It Official: He’s Running For Reelection; Jeffrey Katzenberg Among National Campaign Co-Chairs

PresidentJoe Bidenmade the official announcement Tuesday that he is running for reelection. The announcement came in a three-minute launch video. And we still are, Biden says. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is running for reelectionBrendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images I know what I want the answer to be, and I think you do too. This is not a time to be complacent. Thats why I am running for reelection....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Sean Watts

MGM Distribution Chief Erik Lomis Remembered By Paramount Exec Chris Aronson For Impact On Industry & Will Rogers Charity: “Unlike Any Other” – CinemaCon

Erik coached, guided, and mentored many in this industry, Fithian said. When Erik called, you gave, one distribution source told me following his death. Our industry lost one of its most passionate, intelligent, and best distribution executives. Erik Lomis at Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s 2022 Pioneer DinneGetty Images Erik Lomis was unlike any other, said Aronson in what was a very heartfelt speech. You could take the boy out of Philly but you could never take the Philly out of the boy....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 186 words · Benjamin Oneal

Nate Silver To Depart ABC News As Disney Layoffs Continue

Nate Silveris departingABC Newsas the news division continues a round oflayoffsthat began last month. TheFiveThirtyEightfounder wrote on Twitter: Disneylayoffs have substantially impacted FiveThirtyEight. I am sad and disappointed to a degree thats kind of hard to express right now. Nate SilverGetty Images) Weve been at Disney almost 10 years. My contract is up soon, and I expect that Ill be leaving at the end of it. Dont hesitate to get in touch....

April 25, 2023 · 2 min · 215 words · Alex Rodriguez

Poppy Harlow And Kaitlan Collins Address Don Lemon’s Exit On ‘CNN This Morning’

Poppy HarlowandKaitlan CollinsopenedCNNThis Morningon Tuesday by addressingthe exit of co-anchor Don Lemon. He was one of the first anchors on CNN to have me on his show. Thats something Ill obviously never forget. (L-R) Poppy Harlow And Kaitlan Collins on ‘CNN This Morning’CNN Harlow said: Don was one of my first friends here at CNN. Kaitlan and I are really proud of this show. The online grid dismissed Lemon after Mondays show, in what he described as a termination....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Jerry Davis

Prime Video Revives Live Talent Format ‘Operación Triunfo’ & Reveals Spanish Slate Including Local Version Of ‘Takeshi’s Castle’

Each week, in a live gala, they compete on stage. Banijay owns the format and its Gestmusic label in Spain is returning to produce the new show. The announcement came during a Prime Video Presents… showcase in Madrid today. Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The project comes from director Paula Ortiz, with Eduard Sola and Clara Roquet writing. Maria Zamora of Elastica Films is the producer along with Stefan Schmitz of Avalon....

April 25, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Kevin Moore

Sony Pictures Launches CinemaCon With ‘Bad Boys 4’, ‘Dumb Money’, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, ‘Gran Turismo’ & More

Smith beamed: Whats up CinemaCon? Were glad were not there, cause were here and theyre paying us to be here! No date has been set for the sequel. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’Sony The franchise currently counts $840.7 million in box office through three movies. Sony stood arm in arm with you, he told the room of exhibitors at Caesars Palace Colosseum. Studios that collapsed the windows are now realizing the value of windows and reversing the course....

April 25, 2023 · 2 min · 376 words · Beth Lawrence

TalkTV: Inside Rupert Murdoch’s $42M Bet & Why The Network Says It Must Be More Than Just ‘The Piers Morgan Channel’

The message seemed clear: TalkTV was Piers TV. Morgan vision made real. Nobodys pretending mistakes havent been made, an insider reflects. TalkTV’s launch campaign Wallace told Brooks that he would have marketed and scheduled the channel differently at launch. Its not just some tinpot thing thats been set up overnight, says a source familiar with his thinking. Morgan, perhaps unsurprisingly, has a slightly different perspective on TalkTVs opening year. Weve helped put TalkTV on the map, Morgan tells Deadline with his trademark zeal for modesty....

April 25, 2023 · 3 min · 474 words · Stephanie Woodard