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Disney Makes 10-Year Deal with The Recording Academy; Will Air GRAMMYS Beginning in 2027
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024

Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and The Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has announced an unprecedented new 10-year global deal for “The GRAMMYS®” to be exclusively simulcast on ABC, Hulu and Disney+ beginning in 2027 — making The Walt Disney Company the first new home for Music’s Biggest Night® in 50 years.

Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee, and More Will Present Artios Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Rachel Brosnahan, Alfred Molina, J. Harrison Ghee and more will present casting winners at the Artios Awards in New York on March 7. Find out who takes home the honors at this prestigious event celebrating casting excellence in the industry.

Debra O'Connell Named President, News Group And Networks For Disney
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024

Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell, aligning the nation's No. 1 news network with the No. 1 station group in the country – connecting an array of powerhouse shows and brands that range from the top-rated evening news progra

Helen Mirren to Present Adele with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter Women In Entertainment Gala
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023

Helen Mirren presents Sherry Lansing Leadership Award to Adele at The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Gala. Will Ferrell to open the event.

Tracy Underwood Named President of ABC Signature
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023

In her new role, Underwood, who has been at the studio since 2010, will oversee all creative affairs, including the studio’s development of drama, comedy and limited series, as well as the current series slate. Most recently, Underwood served as executive vice president of creative affairs for ABC Signature.

Adele to be Honored With Sherry Lansing Leadership Award by The Hollywood Reporter
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023

Attended by more than 750 industry leaders and VIPs, the invite-only gala coincides with the release of The Hollywood Reporter’s highly anticipated Women in Entertainment issue (on newsstands Dec. 7), which highlights the Power 100, a list of the most powerful female executives and talent in entertainment.

Tim Federle Extends Multi-Year Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2022

Disney Branded Television has extended its multiyear overall deal with producer Tim Federle and his Chorus Boy Productions banner, which has a leading 13 Emmy® Award nominations for the series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' and the film 'Better Nate Than Ever,' both on Disney+.

Craig Erwich, Shannon Ryan and Eric Schrier Promoted at Disney General Entertainment
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022

The changes include the promotions of Craig Erwich to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals; Shannon Ryan to president, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment; and Eric Schrier to the role of president, Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.

DANCING WITH THE STARS to Move to Disney+
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022

After an impressive 30 seasons on ABC,  “Dancing with the Stars” is moving to a new home on Disney+. The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively in the U.S. and Canada for both seasons, making “Dancing with the Stars” the first live series to debut on the streaming service.  

American Film Institute Awards Honors WEST SIDE STORY, tick, tick...BOOM!, and More
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 12, 2022

Yesterday, March 11th, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2021 AFI AWARDS honorees with a star-studded invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills. AFI also revealed its official rationales (below) for all 23 honorees, providing the cultural and artistic context to mark these outstanding creative endeavors as the year’s notable milestones.

ABC Orders New Season of GREY'S ANATOMY
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2022

ABC Entertainment has ordered season 19 of the iconic and longest-running primetime medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” starring Ellen Pompeo. In the upcoming season, the record-breaking Shondaland franchise will explore the ever-expanding world of modern medicine through the eyes of beloved returning and new characters

Bryan Noon Named President of Entertainment at Walt Disney Television
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021

Noon will oversee Hulu Originals, Onyx Collective, ABC Entertainment and Freeform, along with production companies ABC Signature and 20th Television. He will oversee 20th Animation, Walt Disney Television Unscripted and Alternative, Disney Television Studios Creative Talent Development & Inclusion, 20th Digital Studios, and Creative Acquisitions.

Disney Entertainment & Disney Television Studios Unveil the Infinity on Disney Stage 1
by Michael Major - Nov 11, 2021

The stage has already hosted the Hulu Original series “How I Met Your Father” which premieres early next year. Showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger had conceived a pivotal sequence for an episode of the show set in New York City, in which their lead character walks the Brooklyn Bridge with her friends. Check out a photo now!

Tiffany Faigus Elevated to Senior Vice President for Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment at Disney
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2021

In her expanded role, Faigus will help build on the success of the company’s existing unscripted brand by identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with the creative community as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots.

Kerry Kennedy Named Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, ABC Entertainment
by TV News Desk - Aug 10, 2021

Kennedy joined ABC in 2002 as program attorney and quickly rose through the ranks within the department, being named vice president of Business Affairs, ABC Entertainment, in 2006.

Disney General Entertainment Unveils Onyx Collective, a Dedicated, Premium Content Brand for Creators of Color and Underrepresented Voices
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021

Hulu will serve as a primary home for Onyx Collective titles, though the roster of creators under the Onyx Collective brand will have access to all Disney platforms.

Sharon Klein Named Executive Vice President of Casting, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

Klein most recently served as EVP, Casting, Disney Television Studios and FX Entertainment, and oversaw casting on such recent successes as “Genius: Aretha,” “Big Sky,” “Rebel,” “Little Fires Everywhere” and “Mrs. America.”

Marci Proietto Named Executive Vice President, 20th Television Animation
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 30, 2021

The full list of current series under 20th Television Animation for which Proietto and her team oversee creative and production are “American Dad,” “Bless the Harts,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Central Park,” “Duncanville,” “Family Guy,” “The Great North,” “Koala Man,” “The Simpsons,” “Solar Opposites” and “The Prince.'

FOX Renews THE SIMPSONS For Two More Seasons
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 3, 2021

On the next all-new episode, “Yokel Hero” airing this Sunday, March 7 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), Cletus becomes a singing sensation, while Homer becomes a new man. Then Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything. Albert Brooks makes a guest-voice appearance.

Robert Mills Expands Oversight As Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 3, 2021

Robert Mills has been named executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, it was announced today by Craig Erwich.