Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia‘s Seven Bucks Productions has brought in former senior Sony TV comedy executive Scott Landsman as Head of Television. Meanwhile, Verve’s Melissa Fried has come on board as VP of Film Development & Production.
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EXCLUSIVE: Respected post production and VFX executive Christine Mansfield has joined Disney Branded Television as senior vice president of Post Production and Innovation. In her new role, Mansfield will oversee the post-production team that produces and supervises animated, scripted, and unscripted projects, shortform multiplatform interstitials, and acquisitions for Disney Junior, Disney Channel, DisneyXD, and Disney+, with a focus on creative innovation.
“Christine is a skilled executive with a deep understanding of the evolving entertainment landscape,” said Susette Hsiung, executive vice president, Studio Production and Network Programming Operations, Disney Branded Television, to whom she will report. “Her strategic vision for optimizing our post-production workflow, supported by her extensive background overseeing the production of high-profile live action, animated, and gaming content, will be invaluable as we bring exciting new shows to kids, teens, tweens, and families. We are thrilled to have her on board to help drive our storytelling into the future.”
Throughout her career in production, Mansfield has worked with major film and television studios, advertising agencies, digital content companies, e-commerce companies, and more. Most recently, Mansfield served as head of production, VFX and animation at VisualCreatures, where she oversaw all divisions including features, episodic, advertising, and short form for visual effects and animation, working on projects such as Amazon Studios’ live action series Citadel and Hulu’s docuseries Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence. Prior to VisualCreatures, Mansfield was a VFX producer and head of Production at Temprimental VFX, where her projects included
Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia‘s Seven Bucks Productions has brought in former senior Sony TV comedy executive Scott Landsman as Head of Television. Meanwhile, Verve’s Melissa Fried has come on board as VP of Film Development & Production.
“Be careful what you wish for” is the moral of Disney’s latest animation, an odd sort of greatest hits package that ticks all the boxes for what passes as inspirational fare these days. Sadly, that message mostly applies to the studio bosses, who appear to have closed their eyes and blown out 100 candles in return for a 95-minute movie based on the company theme song: Pinocchio’s “When You Wish Upon a Star”.
Fans of Christine McGuinness have told her to 'watch out' as she gave an update on single life. The model and TV personality announced her split from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness last summer.
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Denver Broncos fan Don Cheadle has to give up his seat on tonight’s Manningcast, but Peyton and Eli have found a couple of high-profile replacements.
Sister Wives star Christine Brown’s dating struggles will be addressed in this week’s episode. The former co-wife opens up with her family about how the dating struggle was a real issue for her when she first split from Kody Brown.TLC star Christine Brown will relive her dating struggles this week on Sister Wives. Christine’s dating issues are behind her now.
Valerie Wu Intern Disney Branded Television has acquired first-generation Taiwanese American filmmaker Sean Wang’s award-winning documentary short, “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó.” “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó” features dialogue in both Mandarin and English and is a “multigenerational story” that celebrates Sean Wang’s two grandmothers, one on his father’s side and the other on his mother’s side. The film premiered at the SXSW film festival, where it took home the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney has recruited Hugh Johnston, a 34-year veteran of PepsiCo, as chief financial officer. He steps into the role left vacant after former CFO Christine McCarthy’s exit from the Mouse House was announced earlier this year. Johnston assumes the Disney CFO job effective Dec.
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Christine McGuinness has heaped praise on her daughter saying 'she's braver than met' as she opened dup about the rollercoaster ride that is parenting. The model and TV personality took to social media over the weekend where she spoke directly to her followers.
Christine McGuinness has shown off her bedroom makeover after splitting from her ex, Paddy McGuinness.The couple announced their split in July last year, and since then, Christine has kept her followers updated on her home life, including her decor in her Cheshire abode. In a latest update for fans, the 35 year old, who is mum to 10 year old twins Leo and Penelope and seven year old Felicity, revealed she's given her bedroom an Autumn "refresh." Christine shared a video of her shopping for her new Autumn themed bedding and furniture in bargains store B&M.
Christine Lampard sent shoppers into a Marks & Spencer frenzy a few days ago when she took to Instagram to announce the new No7's beauty advent calendars' selection (£54.95 here) wearing this beautiful Ghost Satin Floral Round Neck Midi Tea Dress, £169 here on the M&S website.The TV presenter and personality, known for her impeccable style, once again demonstrated her fashion prowess, proving that you don't need to go couture to look fabulous. At £169, the floral short-sleeved dress definitely doesn't come cheap but it is a timeless staple for your wardrobe and we can't think of a better outfit for your Christmas parties.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were in shock after Christine Lampard revealed when she competed on the BBC One show. The Loose Women star appeared as a guest panellist on Strictly's spin-off show It Takes Two on BBC Two tonight (Friday, November 3).
EXCLUSIVE: Yale Productions appoints Michael Day its new Head of Production—as announced today by Yale Entertainment’s Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman.
Christine McGuinness has been flooded with comments after stunning her fans and followers in a gorgeous strapless gown. The TV personality and model put on a glamourous display in a purple satin Cinders Party Dress as she attended The Disability Sports Awards 2023 at the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds on Monday (October 30).
Ed Lammi, Sony Pictures Television’s EVP Production, will be departing at the end of December after a 36-year career at the studio. SPT President Katherine Pope announced Lammi’s retirement in an internal memo. There is no word yet on his replacement.
Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Sony Pictures Television‘s longtime head of production Ed Lammi is retiring at the end of this year, following a 36-year run at the studio and 28 years in his current position. No details were immediately available regarding who will replace Lammi as executive vice president of production, a role he has held since 1995.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Christine Romans, a veteran financial journalist who had been with CNN for more than two decades, has joined NBC News. In her new role, Romans will be charged with “reporting across all platforms of NBC News, including writing for digital and on MSNBC,” according to a memo issued Monday by Catherine Kim, senior vice president editorial for NBC News.
As expected, Christine Romans is joining NBC News after her departure from CNN last summer.
As the year comes to a close, one of the biggest stories of 2023 so far is what we call Marvel TV Reckoning. Essentially, the story was Marvel Studios finally recognizing their TV process was broken; they had to stop and rethink it all.