Former Disney, TikTok Exec Kevin Mayer Tapped as DAZN Chairman

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20 years ago, when you mention the name Peter Farrelly, you automatically think of him and his brother, co-directors of slapstick comedies such as “There’s Something About Mary” and “Me, Myself, and Irene.” Now, when you mention Peter Farrelly, you think of “Green Book” and the Oscars debacle from a couple of years ago.

David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad are under fire for their past actions, including allegations of sexual misconduct stemming from a 2018 YouTube video.

Hallmark Channel will premiere six original movies in May and June, including four for its annual «Summer Nights» lineup, while Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will debut four new installments of their mystery franchises.

Antonio Ferme editorDavid Levy, the former president of Turner, has been appointed chairman of data firm Genius Sports.According to Sportico, he will lead the board’s oversight of company operations and strategy. Genius Sports is the leading provider of sports betting data and marketing.

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direct to your inboxLegendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker has died aged 97.Murray, the voice of Formula One, became synonymous with the motorsport through his high-octane commentary.The sad news was confirmed by the British Racing Drivers' Club. The BRDC said in a statement: "It's with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA special-purpose acquisition corporation targeting tech, media and telecom firms led by two former senior Disney execs — Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer — raised $350 million in its upsized initial public offering.The SPAC, Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II, is led by Staggs (former Disney COO) and Mayer (previously chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International and briefly CEO of TikTok) who both serve as co-CEOs and co-chairs of the board.

Entertainment finance firm Forest Road has launched its second SPAC with Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs as co-CEOs and co-chairs. Units of Forest Road Acquisition Corp. II started trading today on the New York Stock Exchange as the execs begin the search for a target company in the tech, media, telecommunications or consumer space.

With Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart’s relationship officially left to their fictional characters in Riverdale, it looks like Cole may be moving on with model Ari Fournier!

Kevin Mayer, whose long tenure at Disney culminated in the successful launch of Disney+, is joining sports streaming outfit DAZN as chairman.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorKevin Mayer, previously one of Disney’s top executives and ex-CEO of TikTok, was named chairman of DAZN, a global sports-streaming service, the company announced.Mayer, who worked at the Walt Disney Co. for more than two decades and led the launch of Disney Plus, will replace John Skipper, the former ESPN chief who had joined DAZN in 2018.

It’s a new year, and it appears that Cole Sprouse has a new woman in his life. Roughly a year after Cole, 28, and his Riverdale co-star Lili Reinhart underwent a “permanent split,” he was spotted getting cozy with Ari Fournier in Canada on Sunday.

Meghan Markle is said to be “saddened” by an explosive report in The Times Of London, which has seen an email sent by her former Kensington Palace communications secretary raising concerns about her “bullying” behavior.

His new flame? Cole Sprouse may be moving on from ex-girlfriend and Riverdale costar Lili Reinhart with Ari Fournier.

Cole Sprouse and his new love interest Ari Fournier are packing on the PDA.

“Later,” by Stephen King (Hard Case Crime)Stephen King gets a lot of credit for creating the monsters under kids’ beds (here’s looking at you, Pennywise), but not enough for this simple fact: The guy gets kids.