Lynn Barrie Joins Freeform as SVP, Original Programming and Development
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2018 Lynn Barrie has joined Freeform as senior vice president of Original Programming and Development, where she will oversee the development of scripted drama and comedy series. She will help identify and grow the unique, compelling and brand-appropriate ideas for scripted content. Barrie will report to...
BMI Promotes David Levin to SVP of Licensing
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 15, 2019 BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) today announced that David Levin, Vice President of Digital Licensing, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Licensing, effective immediately. In his newly expanded role, Levin is responsible for all of BMI's domestic licensing and revenue generation, encompassing ...
NY Philharmonic Appoints Adam Crane & Susan Madden Vice Presidents
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2017 The New York Philharmonic has named Adam Crane Vice President, External Affairs, and Susan Madden Vice President, Development, beginning in January 2018....
Kimmel Center Announces New Roles For Two Senior Leaders
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2019 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that Ed Cambron will add the responsibility of Chief Operating Officer to his current role as Executive Vice President (EVP). As Chief Operating Officer and EVP, Cambron will continue oversight of Kimmel's key operating segments with a f...
HBO Max Bolsters Premium Original Drama Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019 HBO Max strengthens its drama team with a talented group of seasoned players. The senior executives tapped to lead original scripted drama for HBO Max were announced today by Joey Chavez, Executive Vice President, Original Drama, HBO Max. Joining the drama team are Roberto Alcantara, Vice President,...
UNIVERSO VICE Series Returns For Second Season Wednesday 2/28
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018 Spanish-language entertainment cable network UNIVERSO, announced today that the second season of UNIVERSO VICE will premiere tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm/9C. Hosted by Beto Ruiz, the action-packed new season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes that feature unfiltered stories from around...
Disney Television Studios Restructures Leadership Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 10, 2019 Disney Television Studios today announced the restructuring of its leadership team. At ABC Studios, Jonnie Davis has been named president. At 20th Century Fox Television, Carolyn Cassidy has been promoted to president, Creative Affairs, to run that studio alongside Howard Kurtzman, who continues as ...
Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller Named EVP of HBO Documentary & Family Programing
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2017 Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller have been named executive vice presidents of HBO Documentary and FamilyProgramming, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming....
David Decker Named Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 25, 2018 Fifteen-year Warner Bros. veteran David Decker has been named Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, adding oversight of station sales to his role, it was announced today by Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution....
Reel One Entertainment Appoints Former Hallmark and Lifetime Executive Barbara Fisher as EVP of Scripted Content
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019 Leading independent drama producer and distributor Reel One Entertainment has appointed former Hallmark Channel and Lifetime Channel executive Barbara Fisher as Executive Vice President of Scripted Content. ...
VICE Returns for Sixth Season on HBO April 6th
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 The Emmy®-winning weekly news magazine series VICE returns for its sixth season FRIDAY, APRIL 6 (11:00-11:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. This season will include 35 episodes, five more than last year....
BMI Announces Key Promotions Within Creative Teams
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2017 Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI ), the global leader in music rights management, today announced a series of key executive promotions within its Creative team....
VIDEO: HBO to Debut VICE SPECIAL REPORT: THE FUTURE OF WORK
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 29, 2019 VICE SPECIAL REPORT: THE FUTURE OF WORK debuts FRIDAY, APRIL 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
HBO to Air Encore Presentation of VICE NEWS TONIGHT's Charlottesville Episode, 8/27
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2017 An encore presentation of the VICE NEWS TONIGHT show dealing with the events in Charlottesville will air this Sunday, Aug. 27 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT) on HBO....
Hulu & Vice Will Launch New Documentary Series VICE INVESTIGATES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 24, 2019 Today, Hulu announced the premiere of the provocative new series VICE Investigates from the award-winning producers and correspondents at VICE News. The Hulu Original will feature stories told through a distinct reporting lens, immersive narratives and fresh perspectives on the important -- and some...
HBO Max Announces Animated and Scripted Originals Kids and Family Team
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019 The senior executives tapped to lead original kids and family content for HBO Max were announced today by Jennifer O'Connell, Executive Vice President, Original Non-Fiction and Kids, HBO Max. Joining the kids and family team are Billy Wee, Senior Vice President, Original Animation, and Nikki Reed, V...
NBC Entertainment Alternative & Reality Group Solidifies Executive Leadership With Key Promotions & New Hire
by Tori Hartshorn - December 18, 2018 On the heels of announcing Meredith Ahr as President of NBC's Alternative and Reality Group, the division is solidifying its executive leadership team with a trio of promotions and a key new hire, all at the Executive Vice President level. ...
Dina Hiller Named VP, Original Series for Disney Channel
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2017 Dina Hillier has been named vice president, Original Series, Disney Channel, it was announced today by Adam Bonnett, executive vice president, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom she will report....
Amy Introcaso-Davis Named EVP, Development & Produciton for E! Entertainment
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2017 E! Entertainment announced today that television veteran Amy Introcaso-Davis has been appointed to Executive Vice President, Development & Production....
Viceland Announces New Series THE IMPEACHMENT SHOW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2019 VICELAND, the Emmy award-winning international television network from VICE Media Group, announced the launch of The Impeachment Show, a new weekly, hour-long series unpacking the most explosive event in modern American history that features the groundbreaking and immersive broadcast journalism from...
CARAS Announces New Board Members
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2017 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today the appointment of its new members joining the Board of Directors....
Key Marketing Appointments Made at ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2017 Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, announced key Marketing appointments today, including her new head of the department. Rebecca Daugherty will oversee the department and has been promoted to executive vice president, Marketing. In this position, Ms. Daugherty will be responsible for ove...
Joe D'Ambrosia Promoted to General Manager, Disney Junior
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019 Joe D'Ambrosia has been promoted to general manager, Disney Junior, broadening his current role of senior vice president, Original Programming, and rounding out another benchmark period of growth for the preschooler brand. He will now oversee all extensions of the Disney Junior experience, on- and o...
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017 Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the i...
TheaterWorks Announces Funding For Extensive Renovations
by Julie Musbach - February 20, 2018 TheaterWorks announced today that they have received an Urban Act Grant in the amount of $2.5 million as a grant-in-aid from the Connecticut Bond Commission to assist with renovations and improvements to City Arts on Pearl, its home at 233 Pearl Street in downtown Hartford.... |