Cable Pioneer Charles Dolan Steps Down as AMC Networks Chairman

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJared Smith is stepping down as global chairman of Ticketmaster at the end of the year.Smith, 42, has been with the company for more than 17 years, although he was just promoted to chairman in August.

Also Read: Zac Efron to Star in Adaptation of Stephen King's Thriller 'Firestarter'Blumhouse TV is the television division of Jason Blum’s production company.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAMC Networks and Sid Gentle Films have made IMG the exclusive worldwide licensing representative for Killing Eve as the BBC America breakout looks to extend its brand across fashion, beauty, travel and other categories.It will be the first consumer product and licensing foray for the spy thriller, with potential deals for fashion products, apparel, accessories and beauty as well as travel and games, both areas suited to the show.

The Crown” November 15.In one photo, Anderson, 52, is seen wearing a blue suit while standing on the stairs of 10 Downing St., the UK government’s headquarters.Other photos show Corrin, 24, dressed to the nines as Di, as paparazzi crowd the young royal.

Sunday’s Season 32 premiere of “The Simpsons” marked a historical moment for the long-running animated sitcom as it debuted Alex Désert as the new voice of Carl Carlson. The change comes as “The Simpsons” joins several other animated shows, such as “Big Mouth,” “Family Guy” and “Central Park,” in recasting White actors who were previously voicing Black characters.

Also Read: AMC Promotes Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to Co-Heads of Scripted Series“AMC+ is a collection of unique, premium content brands, centered around a legacy of groundbreaking and quality storytelling that connects with audiences, and it represents a tremendous growth opportunity for AMC Networks,” Penella said in a statement.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAMC Networks said its president of SVOD Miguel Penella is expanding his role to add AMC+ to the portfolio of subscription video on demand services he oversees.The SVOD umbrella includes Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentReed Midem CEO Paul Zilk is stepping down from the company that organizes several prominent global entertainment industry markets such as Mipcom, MipTV and the Midem music mart.Michel Filzi, who is currently president and CEO of Reed sister company Reed Expositions France, will step into Zilk’s role. He will take over from Zilk on Oct.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentLili Hinstin has stepped down as artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival after two years due to differences with the event’s top management.The Paris-based Hinstin had been appointed in August 2018 becoming the prominent Swiss event’s second female chief since its founding in 1946 and one of the few women to head an A-list fest around the world.“The Locarno Film Festival, under the Presidency of Marco Solari, and the Artistic Director Lili

Will Thorne Staff WriterAMC has found the two execs to lead its scripted efforts going forward.The company has promoted Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller, both whom have been longterm development executives at AMC, to new roles as co-heads of scripted series.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorAMC Networks has promoted longtime development executives Carrie Gillogly and Emma Miller to co-heads of AMC scripted series. The new positions expand the responsibilities for Gillogly, who also serves as SVP of scripted programming, and Miller, SVP of scripted development.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorShudder, the streaming service focused on horror, thrillers and the supernatural, said Tuesday it has passed the 1 million subscriber mark.AMC Networks launched Shudder in 2015. The company has pursued a niche streaming strategy, a contrast with larger media rivals launching mass-audience services like HBO Max, Peacock and Disney+.

Peter White Television EditorUMC, the AMC Networks-backed streamer, has found its cast for multi-camera comedy Millennials.Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun Harris (Insecure), Philip Bolden (Are We There Yet?), Aaron Grady (Everybody Hates Chris) and Teresa Celeste (Wild N’ Out) will lead the cast of the series, which is centered around the lives of four 20-something roommates and their neighbor across the hall as they navigate the chaos of being young and finding success in LA.Massey plays

Andreas Wiseman International EditorCrispin Lilly, CEO of UK cinema chain Everyman, is stepping down at the end of this month after a six year stint to “pursue personal interests”. Executive chairman Paul Wise will take the reins until a new CEO is appointed.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorExpanding a hugely popular franchise, AMC Networks is launching a new channel on Twitch, The Walking Dead Universe, in partnership with the popular Amazon-owned live-streaming service.AMC said Thursday it will produce live original programming with fans able interact via Twitch, which started as a gaming platform but has expanded into all kinds of live streaming content with a strong social media component.

Cable mogul Charles Dolan will step down as executive chairman of AMC Networks, with the 93-year old shifting to a chairman emeritus role. In his place, Dolan's son James Dolan will become chairman of the company, which owns AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and BBC America.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAMC Networks, in a pair of SEC filings Tuesday, said cable pioneer and family patriarch Charles Dolan, is stepping down as executive chairman of its board of directors and that it’s planning to buy back up to $250 million in stockCharles Dolan will become chairman emeritus.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorIn a lively morning of executive shuffles, AMC Networks said Sean Sullivan, chief financial officer, will be jumping to SirusXM in mid-October, as the satellite broadcaster announced that its CEO Jim Meyer and its CFO David Frear are both stepping down. AMC Networks said it will appoint an interim CFO or successor prior to Sullivan’s departure.SiriusXM said Meyer will retire on December 31 and Jennifer Witz, president, Sales, Marketing and Operations, will take

Prince Harry! The Duke of Sussex turned 36 on Tuesday and the royal family is making sure not to let the day go by without celebrating.  The official accounts for Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, all posted photos in honor of Harry's birthday. The Kensington Palace account shared a cute image of Harry, William, and Kate racing, while Clarence House posted a sweet photo of Harry and his father laughing together. Wishing a

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorThe FCC Monday granted AMC Networks’ motion to withdraw a complaint filed last month against AT&T that accused the media giant of abusing its market clout and favoring its own networks after merging with Time Warner.The complaint was withdraw after the two sides reached a new carriage agreement, according to an industry source.The Walking Dead parent alleged AT&T favors its own competing networks including HBO and TNT by insisting on “discriminatory” terms to