Andy Lack

NBCUniversal to Launch Streaming Service in 2020; Announces Shake Up of Executive Ranks

NBCUniversal plans to launch a streaming service in 2020 and the company is also unveiling a major shakeup of its top executive ranks, according to Variety.

NBC News Premieres HOPE & FURY: MLK, THE MOVEMENT AND THE MEDIA

Today, NBC News announced the world premiere of HOPE & FURY: MLK, THE MOVEMENT AND THE MEDIA, a new documentary film that examines how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and leaders of the civil rights movement used the power of print and visual media, especially television, to awaken America to the shame and injustice of racial inequality. From executive producer and NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack, the two-hour network event will premiere on NBC on March 24th at 8:00 pm ET and on MSNBC on March 25th at 9:00 pm ET.

NBC's TODAY Executive Producer Don Nash Announces Exit

TODAY SHOW executive producer Don Nash announced he will be stepping down. The exec has been in the position since 2012 and is a 23-year veteran of the network. He previously served as senior broadcast producer.

Matt Lauer Offers Congratulations to His Successor Hoda Kotb

As BWW reported earlier today, Hoda Kotb has been named co-anchor of NBC News' TODAY joining Savannah Guthrie. The announcement was made by Andy Lack, Chairman, NBC News Group. The new anchor team debuted this morning.

Hoda Kotb Named New Co-Anchor of NBC's TODAY

Hoda Kotb has been named the co-anchor of TODAY, making her official debut Tuesday just after an announcement by NBC News Chairman Andy Lack. The 53-year-old joins Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk during the first two hours of the morning news program.

UPDATE: NBC News Confirms It Will Air Alex Jones Interview This Sunday

Following backlash over the news that NBC will air a segment on SUNDAY NIGHT WITH MEGYN KELLY featuring conspiracy theorist and radio host Alex Jones, the head of NBC News said yesterday that the network will move forward with plans to air the interview.

Brian Williams Likely to Stay with NBC in New Role

As CNN reported earlier, 'it is increasingly clear that Lester Holt is going to stay in the 'NBC Nightly News' anchor chair. But that doesn't mean Brian Williams is out of a job. CNN Money writes that Williams will return in a 'new role' after his six-month suspension ends in August.

THE SQUARE, SLOMO, INSIDE MAN Top 2013 IDA Documentary Awards

The International Documentary Association (IDA)'s 29th Annual IDA Documentary Awards were held last night, Friday, December 6th at the Director's Guild in Los Angeles. Scroll down for a full list of winners!

Bloomberg TV Announces Partnership with Optima Media Group

The Bloomberg Media Group, a division Bloomberg L.P., today announced a multi-year rolling partnership agreement with Nigeria-based content provider, Optima Media Group, strengthening Bloomberg's position as a leading supplier of global business and financial news television across the African continent.

NBC News President Steve Capus Announces Exit

In a memo to his staff today, NBC News president Steve Capus announced he will be leaving his post after 8 years as head of the division and over 20 years with the network. The memo appears in full below

Robert Redford to Revisit Watergate Scandal in New Documentary

Sundance Productions slate of original programming includes the upcoming documentary, All The President's Men Revisited. This 2 hour TV documentary special commissioned by Discovery Channel worldwide, comes 40 years after the Watergate scandal and provides an overview of the startling history with a deeper investigation into the legacy of the greatest constitutional crisis in modern times.