BBC Studios has bolstered its Los Angeles production arm by promoting Valerie Bruce to general manager and naming Sam Zoda as its executive vp of production. Bruce most recently served as executive vp, commercial director.
07.05.2020 - 15:11 / variety.com
By Manori Ravindran
George Dixon, global editorial director for BBC Studios, has left the producer-distributor after six years, Variety has confirmed.
The executive, who is expected to leave formally in October, led on editorial for BBC Studios’ commercial linear and non-linear global services such as BBC Earth and BBC First. He also took the editorial lead in integrating commercial broadcaster UKTV’s channels within the BBC Studios portfolio, following the carve-up of UKTV after joint owners
BBC Studios has bolstered its Los Angeles production arm by promoting Valerie Bruce to general manager and naming Sam Zoda as its executive vp of production. Bruce most recently served as executive vp, commercial director.
By Justin Kroll
By Jake Kanter
"We didn't have a script, let's start with that."
Get ready some more Mad Max action. Filmmaker George Miller recently confirmed that he is all set to add another film to the Mad Max universe and it will be based on Charlize Theron’s character Imperator Furiosa from 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. However, the filmmaker stated that the film will not feature Theron in the role. During an interaction with The New York Times, the director opened up about the project and explained that it will be an origin story.
By Jake Kanter
By Tom Grater, Jake Kanter
BBC Studios has named company veteran Ding Ke as its new general manager for Greater China. Ding has been elevated from the position of head of content sales and formats for mainland China, In her new role, she will be responsible for all of BBC Studio’s Greater China business, including content distribution, co-productions, format sales and branded services.
By Patrick Frater
House duo Waze & Odyssey have unveiled the music video for their latest single Always, which pays homage to George Michael and Mary J. Blige's cover of the Stevie Wonder classic.
By Jake Kanter
By Tim Dams
Almost two years after releasing her chart-topping hit “You Say,” Lauren Daigle makes her official crossover with a new Spanish-language version called “Tu Dices,” premiering exclusively on Billboard below.With lyrics such as “The only thing that matters now is everything you think of me/ In you I find my worth, in you I find my identity,” the humbling gospel ballad heals listeners and assures them of a victory over their struggles if they put their trust in the right hands.The idea to make her
The Hollywood Reporter has found its new editorial director. Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who has served as global entertainment and lifestyles editor at the Associated Press since 2012, has been named to the top editorial role atThe Hollywood Reporter.
By Dave McNary
The Hollywood Reporter has found its new editorial director. Nekesa Mumbi Moody, who has served as global entertainment and lifestyles editor at The Associated Press since 2012, has been named to the top editorial role at The Hollywood Reporter.