Bob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly Out at WarnerMedia in Management Shakeup

Neil Young has debuted his own take on Bob Dylan‘s iconic track ‘The Times They Are a Changin’.The cover, which you can listen to in full here, debuted on Young’s own archives website and sees him offering a largely faithful take on Dylan’s 1964 original – complete with the distinct harmonica solo.Young’s take on Dylan comes after the pair came together to co-headline a series of European dates in 2019, including a huge show in London’s Hyde Park.Earlier this month, Young announced the release

Phase 4 Films has acquired North American rights to the action/comedy The Baytown Outlaws, starring Eva Longoria and Billy Bob Thornton. The distributor plans to release the film in early 2013.

CORRECT. Close enough – Billy Boy was indeed one, and it was Wild Banana. The others are: Ritex Safe Surfer, Ritex Action Box, Magic Luminous Condom, R3 Activ Feucht, Extase and Sticks.

Chris Willman Music WriterA two-hour tribute to the Clash’s Joe Strummer on his birthday this Friday will features performances or spoken testimonials from friends and fans including Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Bob Weir, Beto O’Rourke, Josh Homme, Steve Buscemi, Jim Jarmusch, the Dropkick Murphys and others.Dubbed “A Song for Joe: Celebrating the Life of Joe Strummer,” the webcast is free but will serve as a benefit soliciting donations for Save Our Stages, the initiative aimed at

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVPatti Lee first got her start in the business as an electrician and worked her way up the ranks to gaffer and lighting director before moving into the camera department, so her view as a cinematographer now comes with a full-360 understanding of the technical elements necessary to capture a perfect shot.

Bob Ryland was a professional tennis player who was the first Black player to compete professionally.A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Ryland went on to play tennis at Detroit’s Wayne University after the war on a tennis scholarship, becoming one of the first Black players to compete in NCAA championships.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorIn an interview with CNBC, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar addressed the launch of HBO Max, conceded a “mistake” with HBO branding and comparing Max with Disney and NBCUniversal’s streaming efforts.Today’s interview (watch a large chunk of it above) was Kilar’s first since major layoffs hit WarnerMedia this week.

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineOn Disney+ short-form series Forky Asks a Question, Bob Peterson seized the chance to work with a beloved new character from the Toy Story franchise, which was introduced to him before the rest of the world, creating stories at the same time for characters that had never gotten much screen time in the Pixar films.A spastic, plastic spork voiced by Tony Hale, who knows nothing of the world, Forky was brought to life by toddler Bonnie in Toy Story 4.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe broad restructuring at WarnerMedia is a “natural progression” for the media conglomerate to hone its focus on HBO Max, according to John Stephens, AT&T’s chief financial officer.WarnerMedia laid off hundreds of employees Monday across Warner Bros., HBO and DC Entertainment. That came after a major management shakeup under new CEO Jason Kilar, under which HBO Max content leaders Robert Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly were let go and Warner Bros.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticCAA’s Bryan Lourd will take over as the keynote speaker for the 44th Annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium Wednesday, replacing Bob Greenblatt, the former Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment.In a virtual sit-down interview with powerhouse attorney Ken Ziffren, the uberagency Managing Partner and Co-Chairman will now be the yearly media conference’s marquee attraction in a session that goes online on August 12, at 5 p.m. PT.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorLayoffs got under way Monday at WarnerMedia, with about 600 staffers departing the company, sources told Deadline.The reductions follow major changes announced late Friday by WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.Advocating a shift toward consumer-facing operations and away from wholesale, he unveiled a new executive structure.

Toots And The Maytals, Ziggy Marley and Ringo Starr have teamed up on a new cover of a Bob Marley classic.The new collaboration, which will feature on Toots And The Maytals’ new album, also features Starr’s son Zak Starkey and Sly And Robbie’s Sly Dunbar.The musicians have put their own spin on Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’, transforming it into an upbeat, horn-laced track.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWarnerMedia is expected to let go of at least 800 staffers at its Warner Brothers and HBO operations as part of a broad restructuring put in place by the unit’s CEO, Jason Kilar.Warner Brothers is expected to commence layoffs of around 650 people starting Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, while HBO is seen shedding between 150 and 175 staffers.

Us Magazine reported today that Michelle Duggar‘s romance with Jim Bob Duggar has only been strengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. During a recent conversation with Us Magazine, Michelle, 53, explained how their devotion to God has been essential.

Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar‘s marriage has only gotten stronger as they’ve focused on each other amid the coronavirus quarantine.Michelle, 53, exclusively tells Us Weekly that the secret to their rock-solid marriage is putting God first.“I really know that our relationship with God and our close walk with Christ is what holds our marriage together,” the 19 Kids and Counting star said. “That’s the glue that started our relationship years ago.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVWarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar shook up the top ranks at the AT&T-owned media company today, consolidating all film, TV and streaming content under Warner Bros.’ Ann Sarnoff. The sweeping restructuring includes expanded responsibilities for HBO Max’s Andy Forssell and HBO’s Casey Bloys and the exit of top WarnerMedia/HBO Max executives Bob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly and Keith Cocozza.Like with any major consolidation, there will be a ripple effect.