Rishi Sunak has been accused of "pouring more fuel on the global fire" as the struggling Prime Minister plans to water down some of his key environmental policies.
01.09.2023 - 12:05 / deadline.com
It is possible that in his search for CNN’s next boss, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav simply checked back through the news network’s archives.
In the otherworldly days of 2020, when Richard Quest was broadcasting in front of a bookcase, the gravel-voiced anchor conducted an exit interview with former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson.
“What is next? People of your age, with your experience … you do not go off to grow petunias and go fishing,” Quest twinkled. Sat in a wood-paneled kitchen in Maine, Thompson chuckled. “I’ll be doing a bit of cooking later,” demurred the 66-year-old Brit, renowned for his culinary skills among friends.
But there was more on his mind than the next meal. “I like big challenges, that should be fairly apparent. That might come in the shape of another big executive job,” he told Quest. “I’m interested in the puzzle of how you help organizations confront the present and the future.”
When Zaslav picked up the phone three years later, Thompson made good on his word. Just weeks after being bestowed with a knighthood by King Charles III, the former BBC director general was crowned CNN chairman and CEO. CNN is, as Thompson once put it, a “big bone to chew on.”
Known as “Thommo” to his peers, he will pick up the reins at CNN next month, with multiple insiders understood to be cautiously optimistic about his arrival after a “lost year” under Chris Licht. “The only surprise is this didn’t happen 12 months ago,” says a senior CNN journalist.
To many, the hire looks like a no-brainer. Thompson was the man who pioneered on-demand viewing at the BBC, launching iPlayer long before Netflix made streaming a thing (a history lesson Zaslav was quick to observe in his welcome email). At the New York
Rishi Sunak has been accused of "pouring more fuel on the global fire" as the struggling Prime Minister plans to water down some of his key environmental policies.
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Bella Thorne and her fiancé, Mark Emms, for the premiere of “Priscilla.” The couple, who soon will be husband and wife, put on a loved-up display that had everyone talking about their undeniable chemistry.The 25-year-old actress and star of “Game Of Love” ensured all eyes were on her as she graced the red carpet in a mesmerizing ivory gown. The gown featured an off-the-shoulder detail, adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble.
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Greater Manchester as the Tour of Britain got underway today. British cycling's premier road cycling event set off from Altrincham as Trafford hosted this year's Grand Départ.
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HAIM have teased that they might have been working with Jai Paul on new music.The Los Angeles-trio – made up of sister Alana, Danielle and Este Haim – performed their massive London headline show at All Points East on Monday (August 28) and spoke to Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6 about new music during their stop in the UK.Along with discussing the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Days Are Gone‘, they were also asked about plans for the future.The sisters shared that they “been working with some cool people”. “We played Jai Paul earlier; we might’ve been in the studio with him,” they teased.
“Kick-Ass” and “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” His latest project is “The Chosen One” on Netflix, his third show for the streamer following “Super Crooks” and “Jupiter’s Legacy.”Based on the graphic novel trilogy “American Jesus” that Millar co-wrote with Peter Gross, the series follows 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow), a boy growing up in Mexico who’s being raised by a single mom (Dianna Agron). After Jodie survives a freak accident, he begins performing Jesus-like miracles such as turning water into wine and healing the sick. The graphic novel came out in 2004, and Millar said there’s a reason it took so long to hit the screen.“I was quite lucky.
Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The 50th Telluride Film Festival official lineup has been announced, revealing multiple world premieres including Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” George C. Wolfe’s “Rustin,” Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” and Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers.” In addition, the festival will pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director Yorgos Lanthimos, whose film “Poor Things” will debut Stateside after premiering at the Venice Film Festival.
Mark Thompson, the former CEO of The New York Times Co. and director general of the BBC, is in line to be named the next head of CNN, according to multiple press reports.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Warner Bros. Discovery is widely expected to name Mark Thompson, the former New York Times Co. and BBC leader who has demonstrated a knack for guiding media into digital realms, as the latest executive to oversee CNN, according to a person familiar with the matter, putting in place the fifth executive structure around the news giant since early 2022.
Meghan Markle's mom, Doria Ragland, stepped out to support a great cause!The Duchess of Sussex's mother attended the This Is About Humanity 5th Anniversary Soiree on Saturday. While Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, didn't attend the event, Doria was in great company.During the charity benefit, Doria posed for a picture with Kris Jenner.
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Foals and DJ Rowena have been announced to join the line-up of the return of Club NME – which will be headlined by Courteeners next month.The return of the iconic club night was revealed last week, with news that Manchester indie veterans Courteeners will be taking to the stage for the first instalment. It will be held at EartH Hall in Hackney, London on Friday September 15.Now, it has been confirmed that the night will also feature two very special guest DJ sets from both DJ Rowena and British indie rock icons Foals.Known as a prolific broadcaster, presenter and DJ, Rowena’s can currently be heard on BBC Three Counties Radio, as well as indie DJ duties at Propaganda and her own show on London’s Boogaloo Radio.Indie giants Foals will also be taking to the decks for the opening night of Club NME, with the members set to deliver their own DJ set.