ABC Hires CBS TV Studios Exec Brianna Bennett To Head Drama

Following her lead? Christine Brown left husband Kody Brown — and sister wife Meri Brown could be the next to leave, an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Moving on. Following Christine Brown‘s decision to end her relationship with Kody Brown, the reality star made the move from Arizona back to Utah.

Zayn Malik, Gigi Hadid, and their families is only getting worse following explosive claims from her mother, Yolanda Hadid.On Thursday, October 28, news broke that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is accusing Malik of striking her, which reportedly led to a break-up between Gigi and Zayn. Now, the former One Direction star’s family is getting involved, as his sister defends him from claims of physical abuse.

Stephen Colbert is staying in business with CBS Studios.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorStephen Colbert’s Spartina Productions banner has set a three-year first-look deal to develop television and streaming content for CBS Studios.Colbert, host of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” is a principal in the company along side Evelyn McGee Colbert, who is married to Stephen Colbert.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman are partnering on a new production company under the CBS Studios umbrella, Variety has learned.The company, 25 Stories, is being built around promoting the voices of people of color and guiding them on entertainment career paths.

Writing partners Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman have teamed up to establish 25 Stories, a new label at CBS Studios, where both are under big overall deals. Led by longtime NBC current executive Bruce Evans, who will serve as EVP, the venture is aimed at amplifying diverse voices and creating sustainable career paths for people of color, from staff writer to showrunner.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Hamilton” Tony nominee Christopher Jackson has signed a first-look deal with CBS Studios to produce across all platforms, including broadcast, streaming and premium cable.“I’m looking forward to continuing my partnership with CBS in this new capacity,” Jackson, whose work as George Washington in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” earned him Tony and Grammy nominations in 2016, tells me exclusively.

Daniel Craig has officially bowed out of the legendary role of James Bond following the release of No Time to Die and now there’s speculation that Jamie Dornan could be stepping into his shoes to play the 007 secret agent.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWhen the Gotham Award nominations were announced this week, Reed Birney was the sole member of the “Mass” ensemble recognized for his work in the searing drama about two couples grappling with the aftershocks of a school shooting. Some prognosticators were surprised that Birney and not Ann Dowd or Martha Plimpton, who have more emotional, galvanic moments in the film, made the cut for his pared down and minimal performance.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBrianna Bennett has been named senior vice president of network drama for ABC Entertainment, Variety has learned.Bennett comes to ABC from CBS Studios, where she served as vice president of drama development since 2014. She takes over heading up drama for the broadcaster from Brian Morewitz, whose exit was announced back in July.

Daniel Craig is offering up his best advice for the next 007.

Not only was the choice to hire Cary Fukunaga to direct “No Time to Die” a great idea, considering the end result, but the fact that an American was given the reins to the very British James Bond franchise opened up the future to include some top-tier filmmakers that would be great fits to direct their own installment. Case in point—Denis Villeneuve.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAGC Studios has hired Solstice Studios executive Crystal Bourbeau as its new president of worldwide sales and distribution.Bourbeau will oversee the domestic and international sales and distribution activity of the “Moonfall” sales firm’s film and television slate, including sales to domestic studios, international distributors, broadcasters and global and regional streaming platforms.

rumors always swirled that the two were romantically connected. In 2019, a book by Houston’s friend Robyn Crawford claimed that Houston in 1989 was infatuated with Murphy even as she was being pursued by Bobby Brown, and that she even tried to woo Murphy with no luck.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentWhen Daniel Craig signed on as James Bond in 2005, he found himself under attack by snipers more vicious than any 007 had ever faced: the media.The naysayers immediately lamented the “blond Bond” and criticized his blue eyes. The London Daily Mirror on Oct.

Daniel Craig is opening up about his final performance as James Bond in "No Time To Die."  Craig, 53, appeared on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday morning where he discussed the big happenings in his life as of late: playing the iconic British spy one last time, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and becoming an honorary commander in the Royal Navy.

CBS Studios has tied with Syrreal Entertainment and ARD Degeto for an ‘elevated genre-drama’ for the latter’s online platform ARD Mediathek.