Higher Ground Expands With Executive Hires: Priya Swaminathan Steps Down, Joe Paulsen Joins as Head of Business and Strategy

Veteran record industry exec Joi Brown has joined ICM Partners as Head of Strategic Partnerships.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaScarlett Johansson has found her follow-up to the lawsuit against Disney that recently sent Hollywood spinning.The Oscar-nominated star of “Marriage Story” and “Jojo Rabbit” has joined the A-list cast of Wes Anderson’s latest project, sure to be another impeccably directed and intensely realized foray into auteur-ism.

This is what pure joy looks like!

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentBritney Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, has agreed to step down from his daughter’s conservatorship.The turn of events is a massive win for the international pop star, who has been under a conservatorship for 13 years, ever since Mr.

Jay Leno is turning into a real Evil Knievel in his '70s! The 71-year-old former late night host shocked fans during a recent flight in a private plane. Leno was captured lifting his head out of the plane's front hatch and turning toward the pilot in the cockpit, jokingly reaching his hands toward the windshield. Podcast host and TV writer Spike Feresten shared the video on his Instagram account, calling Leno a «wing walker.» A post shared by Spike Feresten (@spikeferesten)Feresten spoke to Leno

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIFC Films has acquired North American rights to “Huda’s Salon,” a drama written and directed by Hany Abu-Assad, the award-winning filmmaker behind “Paradise Now” and “The Mountain Between Us.”The film is described as a “feminist thriller,” one that unfolds against the backdrop of geopolitical conflict. It follows Reem, a young mother married to a jealous man, who goes to Huda’s salon in Bethlehem for a haircut and an attentive ear.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJohn Lithgow has joined the cast of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” playing the role of a prosecutor.

Stephen Colbert didn’t make the cut.

Stephen Colbert is speaking out to clear up a false report about the guest list for Barack Obama‘s birthday party over the weekend.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Good Trouble” star Sherry Cola is joining the cast of Adele Lim’s upcoming R-rated comedy about a group of four friends traveling through Asia in search of one of their birth mothers. Cola will appear opposite Ashley Park (“Emily in Paris”) as one of the film’s leads.The film, which is being produced by Lionsgate and Point Grey Pictures, marks Lim’s directorial debut.

Their bromance lives on! Barack Obama’s birthday present from Joe Biden came in the form of a “heartfelt” tribute video that featured their strong “bond” as friends throughout the years, according to a new report.

Joe Biden made a special appearance at Barack Obama‘s 60th birthday party over the weekend – virtually, that is.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSaltbox TV, a new ad-supported streaming service for older adults, is launching a talent series dubbed “Silver Stars.”The show will put a fresh spin on a formula popularized by the likes of “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” by focusing on contenders who are all over the age of 65.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAshley Benson, Shiloh Fernandez, Logan Miller, Frank Whaley and Jay Pharaoh are starring in “Private Property,” a remake of the 1960 noir film of the same title.The movie recently wrapped production in Los Angeles and was written, produced, and directed by Chadd Harbold.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorFinance and politics aren’t the only things on the schedule at Fox Business Network.The Fox Corp.-owned outlet, which in recent years has generated its biggest ratings for a show led by Lou Dobbs that burnished a distinctly right-leaning brand of politics, will in September stock the bulk of its primetime grid with documentary-style programming featuring hosts like Mike Rowe, country music star John Rich, Stuart Varney and Cheryl Casone.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMarcia Nasatir, a trailblazing female executive and producer who elbowed her way into a male-dominated Hollywood, shattering conventions and an important glass ceiling in the process, died Tuesday at the age of 95.In a career of firsts, Nasatir worked for United Artists, Orion Pictures and Carson Productions, while producing the likes of “The Big Chill” and “Vertical Limit.” In 1974, she became the first female vice president of production at major

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaTom Hanks will enter the jewel-box world of Wes Anderson. The Oscar-winning “Forest Gump” star will play a cameo role in the director’s next, as-yet untitled effort.He will play an unspecified minor role, joining a cast of heavyweights that includes Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray and Adrian Brody.