AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan Signs New Deal, Staying On Through 2022

Coldplay surprised fans with the unexpected release of new pop ballad, “Flags” which was cut from the group’s original Everyday Life album.

EXCLUSIVE: Jack Kilmer, known for his breakout role in Gia Coppola’s Palo Alto and for his performance in the acclaimed 2019 Sundance film Hala, among others, has signed with Gersh for representation.

Say what you will about Michael Bay, his overuse of explosions and slow-motion hero shots, but the man can get a pretty good cast together. Case in point, last month it was reported that Jake Gyllenhaal was in talks to star in Bay’s new film, “Ambulance.” Now, he’s getting some company in the form of one of the best up-and-coming actors we have today: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAMC Networks president-CEO Josh Sapan has a set a new contract to remain at the helm of the company through the end of 2022.Sapan has headed AMC Networks since its inception in 2011, when the company was spun out from Cablevision.

Josh Sapan, who has guided AMC Networks since it was a Cablevision subsidiary known as Rainbow Media a quarter-century ago, has signed a contract renewal to remain its president and CEO for two more years.

Jaci Hays was advising European soccer teams on how to become media companies when an investor in esports and media organization FaZe Clan called her about a job. She'd never heard of the company, but the pull of its 230 million social media followers was hard to ignore.

Jessica Simpson's life is heading to TV! The 40-year-old singer signed a multi-media rights deal with Amazon Studios this week, an agreement that includes both an unscripted and a scripted series based off of her memoir, , as well as two new original essays to be published through Amazon Original Stories.A source close to the deal tells ET that both of the TV projects are already in development.As for the unscripted series, the source says that it will begin shooting next year, adding that fans

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAMC Networks plans to launch two ad-supported streaming outlets on Samsung TV Plus, the appliance-maker’s video service for smart TV sets.One channel, AMC Presents, will let viewers look at episodes of popular AMC Networks series, including “The Walking Dead,” “Turn,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Rectify,” “Making of the Mob,” “Into the Badlands” and others.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJessica Simpson has signed a multi-media deal with Amazon.The deal includes a new unscripted docuseries based on Simpson’s New York Times best-selling memoir “Open Book,” development of a new coming-of-age scripted series that is also inspired by the memoir, as well as two new original essays to be published through Amazon Original Stories, an imprint of Amazon Publishing.“I am humbled and honored to partner with Amazon Studios to bring my story and heart to life on the

AMC is rebranding UMC, its streaming service devoted to Black television and film programming. Beginning in January, UMC will become ALLBLK as it ramps up production on a slate of new originals, including multi-cam comedy Millennials and legal drama Lace.

UMC, the AMC Networks-owned streaming service focused on Black TV and film, will rebrand as ALLBLK in January.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorUMC, the AMC Networks-owned streaming service focused exclusively on Black television and film that was created by BET founder Robert L. Johnson, will be rebranded Allblk in January 2021 with a new look and feel.Johnson’s RLJ Entertainment launched UMC (Urban Movie Channel) in November 2014.

Christine McCarthy, executive vp and CFO of The Walt Disney Co., has signed a contract extension that will see her overseeing the entertainment giant's finances through 2022. The extension was disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday.

Christine McCarthy, the Senior EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Disney, has extended her contract with the company until the end of 2022, Disney said in a regulatory filing Monday. It comes as she has been a key communicator with Wall Street about Disney’s streaming pivot and efforts to manage through the Covid-19 crisis.

straight to your inboxTaylor Harwood-Bellis has agreed a new contract to keep him at Manchester City until 2024.The Stockport-born defender, who turns 19 next month, was promoted to the first team under Pep Guardiola ahead of the 2019/20 season after impressing on the summer tour of the Far East. He made his debut in the September of that campaign and has made four senior appearances to date for his boyhood club including both Carabao Cup matches this season.