Alan Bergman Named Disney Studios Chairman, Alan Horn Serving as Chief Creative Officer

direct to your inboxThe NHS is facing the 'most dangerous situation' anyone can remember in some parts of the UK.That's the stark warning from the UK's chief medical officer Chris Whitty as coronavirus transmission rates spiral."The new, more transmissible variant of this disease is spreading rapidly across the country and having tragic consequences", he said in a statement."Hospitals are always busy in the winter but the NHS in some parts of the country is currently facing the most dangerous

direct to your inboxHealth workers have expressed their ‘real and grave concerns’ over the government’s planned changes to the coronavirus vaccine distribution programme.The government has announced its intention to prioritise the first dose of the vaccine for as many as people as possible, extending the time between jabs from the recommended three weeks to up to 12 weeks for some patients.Chief medical officers have defended the move, as they said the ‘great majority’ of initial protection came

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Wonder Woman 1984” used its lasso of truth to rope in a modest $5.5 million over the New Year’s holiday. The sequel also ensnared another $10.1 million from overseas markets, bringing its global total to a ho-hum $118.5 million.Wonder Woman may be an iconic comic book character, but the film’s lackluster results aren’t that surprising given how severely coronavirus has upended the movie business.

Authorities in Ohio released additional footage Thursday showing other Columbus police officers responding after the fatal shooting of Andre Hill during which several minutes passed without first aid being administered.  Adam Coy, the officer who shot an unarmed Hill on Dec. 22, was fired Monday from the Columbus Division of Police.

direct to your inboxHealth chiefs say the country is in a 'very dangerous situation' as cases continue to surge across the country.Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, outlined what he described as a 'pretty grim' and 'depressing picture' at a Downing Street media briefing.He has appealed for people to follow the rules as we see in the New Year, to try and contain the virus.On the same day it was announced that the new Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine had been approved for

straight to your inbox every day for freeAlan Shearer says Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford would be fools to not learn from Edinson Cavani at Manchester United. The Uruguayan has had a positive impact at United since joining on a free transfer in October, netting four goals in 13 appearances.

Rebecca Davis editorUniversal Music Japan has appointed Rui Suzuki as its Tokyo-based chief financial officer starting on Jan.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaLionsgate has extended Michael Burns’ contract. The company’s vice-chairman’s new deal extends through 2023.

Laying the course for the future, Alan Bergman is succeeding Alan Horn as Walt Disney Studios chairman, while Horn will focus solely on his role as chief creative officer, the company announced Monday. The move isn't a surprise.

restructures its media and entertainment divisions to focus more heavily on video streaming.Bergman’s former co-chair Alan Horn will continue to work as Disney’s chief creative officer. Both execs will continue to report to Disney chief executive officer Bob Chapek.

Marvel, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios. The heads of each studio, from Kevin Feige to Kathleen Kennedy, will report to Horn and Bergman.“I believe deeply in our people, culture, and the work we do,” Bergman said in a statement.

Disney Studios has promoted Alan Bergman to Chairman, Disney Studios Content, the company announced on Monday. Alan Horn will pivot to chief creative officer.The duo previously served as Co-Chairmen since May 2019.More to come…

Disney this morning has named Alan Bergman as Chairman, Disney Studios Content, with Alan Horn continuing to serve as the division’s Chief Creative Officer.

new strain, which is causing concern due to its infectiousness, is much more widespread currently in London and the south east of England.However, it is also present in Scotland and Nicola Sturgeon has announced sweeping preventative measures to stop it spreading further.Dr Smith told the daily media briefing he had been in contact with Public Health Scotland, adding: “They were able to tell me that the current figure for Scotland is 18 cases who meet this case definition.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDiana Prince may be able to best Cheetah, but she’s no match for a global pandemic.“Wonder Woman 1984” opened to a less than heroic $18.8 million in China over the weekend and a disappointing $38.5 million overseas.

A+E Networks has promoted Susan Tanamli to chief technology officer.