Hollywood Foreign Press Association Elects First 12 Board of Directors Members, With Three More to Come

Here is the complete list of 2021-2023 DGA Officers and National Board Members:PresidentLesli Linka GlatterNational Vice-PresidentMary Rae ThewlisSecretary-TreasurerParis BarclayAssistant Secretary-Treasurer Joyce ThomasFirst Vice-PresidentBetty ThomasSecond Vice-PresidentRon HowardThird Vice-PresidentBarry JenkinsFourth Vice-PresidentSeith MannFifth Vice-PresidentAva DuVernaySixth Vice-PresidentLily OlszewskiBoard MembersJon AvnetNorberto BarbaKaren GaviolaJulie GelfandDuncan HendersonTodd

Lesli Linka Glatter, a veteran TV director of shows such as “Homeland” and “Mad Men,” was elected president of the Directors Guild of America on Saturday night.Glatter will succeed Thomas Schlamme, the “West Wing” veteran who stepped down after two terms.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen Frank Scherma was elected as chairman and CEO of the Television Academy three years ago, he came to office with grand plans to reform the organization. What he didn’t plan on was a global pandemic interrupting that focus.That’s why, as Scherma confirmed to Variety on Wednesday morning, he plans to run for re-election in November in a bid to continue as chairman/CEO for another two-year term.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeApple TV Plus’ “Ted Lasso” led this year’s TCA Awards, grabbing three wins including Outstanding New Program, Outstanding Achievement in Comedy and Program of the Year.“I May Destroy You” creator, writer, executive producer and star Michaela Coel earned Individual Achievement in Drama, while Kate Winslet’s “Mare Of Easttown” won Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, or Specials.Also on the board: “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHBO’s “Mare of Easttown” was one of the bright lights for HBO this Emmy season, one reason it’s probably no surprise that HBO and HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys hasn’t closed the door on the idea of bringing back another season of the series created by Brad Ingelsby and starring Kate Winslet, also an exec producer on the project.“Brad and Kate and the producers are all talking to see if they think there’s a place to go,” Bloys revealed to

Jennifer Yuma editorThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association has appointed Joanna Dodd Massey, Sharlette Hambrick and Jeff Harris as external members of its board of directors.The new members will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing reform plan to restructure the organization that awards the Golden Globes, along with increasing accountability, ethics and greater inclusion of the diversity of world journalism.“This inclusion of these experienced professionals from outside the HFPA completes

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNow that the three Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies have wrapped, attention turns to the big event: Next Sunday’s Primetime Emmys telecast on CBS.

Jennifer Yuma editorOn the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Bruce Springsteen gave an emotional live performance of “I’ll See You in My Dreams” at the 9/11 memorial in New York City.Before the performance, Springsteen gave a speech remembering the nearly 3,000 people who died.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAdd ABC to the list of brands that have ditched their 3D identities and returned to a traditional flat graphic logo. (Think Pizza Hut, Subway and Burger King, all of which recently reverted to simple logos that are a bit more minimalist and avoid extra flourishes or textures.)The network worked with branding agency Trollbäck to come up with the refresh, which launched on-air during the “Bachelorette” finale Aug.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected German journalist Helen Hoehne as its new president, the latest step in the org’s move to reform following controversies surrounding its operations. Hoehne, who previously served as vice president, will lead the HFPA’s recently announced expanded Board of Directors.HFPA members voted for Hoehne as its new president directly from the new Board membership, revealed last week.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFox alternative entertainment head Rob Wade said the quick spread of the COVID-19 delta variant this summer caught everyone off guard — and led to the outbreak of cases registered on the set of “The Masked Singer.”Last month Los Angeles County’s Public Health department reported 12 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases at Red Studios Hollywood, where “The Masked Singer” was shooting its sixth season.

Letting it grow! While some men in Hollywood opt for a shaved face 24/7, others like to take a bit of a risk when it comes to their facial hair. 

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeDisney General Entertainment’s directing program is putting its money where its Mouse is: on the actual screen.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected its new Board of Directors, which will include 15 total directors, with 12 active members and three non-members.Helen Hoehne, Gabriel Lerman, Sabrina Joshi, Yukiko Nakajima, Scott Orlin, Kirpi Ulimonen, Henry Arnaud, Barbara de Oliveira Pinto, Barba Gasser, Tina Johnk Christensen, Greet Ramaekers and Armanda Gallo are the new Board members.Of the new members, five (Arnaud, Lerman, Joshi, Gasser and Ramaekers) have never served on the Board

Las Vegas is HOT in the summer and we had never taken the children to a water theme park – so I thought it would be the perfect place to go for one of our first outings! We went to Cowabunga Bay and the worst thing happened! Mia got lost! For about 10 minutes there our heart sank and we were thinking all of the worst case scenarios! It was not the outing we had planned! But… the kids had a blast! Watch it ALL!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large When the world shut down in spring 2020, production ground to a halt and comedy clubs closed their doors, Cedric the Entertainer was still working.