Meredith Roberts Upped To EVP, TV Animation, Disney Branded Television

Fans got a glimpse at Julia Roberts and George Clooney's new movie "Ticket to Paradise." Roberts and Clooney have teamed up for another film, their first since the duo last worked together six years ago. "Ticket to Paradise" also marks the first romantic comedy for Roberts in 20 years. The film features Roberts and Clooney as two long-divorced parents who come together in order to stop their daughter from impulsively marrying a man she just met.

Julia Roberts has maintained a steady and stellar acting career for multiple decades, most recently starring in Gaslit alongside Sean Penn and Homecoming, it's been several years since fans have seen her take on what made her famous: romantic comedies.MORE: Julia Roberts' son leaves his parents 'amazed' as he turns 15 - see remarkable photoThat is until now, and for the epic comeback, she's bringing alongside her someone who also hasn't been a part of a romantic comedy in decades, none other than George Clooney.Their chemistry on screen first gained notoriety when they starred in 2001's Ocean's Eleven, and they most recently starred in Money Monster together, which was released in 2016.WATCH: Julia's love story with Danny ModerMORE: Julia Roberts deemed 'iconic' by niece Emma Roberts as she shares bathrobe selfie ahead of exciting nightThe news of their comeback together was first announced early in 2022, with the two revealing that they would star in Ticket to Paradise, playing two divorced parents.Now Julia has taken to Instagram to finally release the trailer for the highly-anticipated movie, and it really is as hilarious as it gets.Fans raved about the new glimpse, writing: "I miss movies like this.

A trailer for the rom-com, which you can watch above, shows the former couple struggle to put their differences aside, even in light of their common cause. They go head-to-head at every turn, before eventually making peace with their daughter’s decision — and each other.“Ticket to Paradise” reunites Clooney and Roberts on screen for the first time since Jodie Foster’s “Money Monster” from 2011, and the “Ocean’s” franchise before that.Parker wrote the film with Daniel Pipski.

Tehmina Jaffer, most recently president of Business Affairs and Operations at Anonymous Content, has joined Disney Branded Television as EVP Business Affairs. Jaffer succeeds Adina Savin, who has exited after leading the business affairs division for nearly 23 years. The move comes as Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Entertainment continues to solidify her senior executive team.

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Former 20th Century Fox and HBO marketing chief Pamela Levine is joining Disney General Entertainment as head of marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content. She replaces Jayanta Jenkins, who exited the post earlier this month after a year and a half.

Thought last week’s cat puzzle was im-paw-ssible to crack? Social media is blowing a collective gasket trying to figure out yet another viral, animal-based optical illusion that reportedly only 1 percent of people can solve. “Only 1 percent of people can find the second animal in this image,” declares illusion connoisseur @pasillusion in a viral video detailing the corneal calculus.

EXCLUSIVE: We’ll be seeing more of Johnny Buss in the upcoming second season of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Thomas Mann, who guest-starred as the character in the first season, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2 of Adam McKay’s critically praised HBO series, Deadline has learned.

Diane Garrett In the final episode of “Gaslit,” the Watergate hearings play in the background as socialite truth-teller Martha Mitchell languishes in the hospital, stricken with cancer and ridiculed as crazy by Republicans and members of the media. Five decades later, Wyoming legislator Liz Cheney is playing a similar straight shooter at the congressional hearings about the Trump White House’s role in the Jan.

Carson Burton The creative team behind “Gordita Chronicles” are ready to bring change to the small screen.Premiering on June 23 on HBO Max, the semi-autobiographical series from creator and executive producer Claudia Forestieri tells the story of a Dominican family that leaves Santo Domingo for Miami in pursuit of the American Dream. Joining Forestieri in a keynote conversation at Variety‘s Changemakers Summit with editor-at-large Kate Aurthur were executive producers Zoe Saldaña, Eva Longoria and Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz, who also serves as showrunner.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDisney Branded Television has promoted Meredith Roberts to executive vice president of TV animation, the studio said Monday.The promotion comes for Roberts following “outstanding creative and operational oversight of the Disney Television Animation studio during a period of significant growth,” per Disney Branded TV.Most recently senior vice president/general manager of Television Animation at Disney Branded TV, Roberts has managed the division since  2018, overseeing development and current animated content and production for kids 6-14 and families, including traditional 2D and CG series, movies and shorts distributed on Disney+ and Disney Channel.The studio has 1,200 half-hours of animated content currently in production for Disney’s streaming and linear platforms, and during Roberts’ tenure in 2020, Disney Television Animation earned more Daytime Emmy Award nods than at any other point in its 38-year history. “A leader of incredible vision and a true champion of artistic talent, Meredith has set a new bar for Disney Television Animation, building upon the single greatest animation legacy in the world to lead a team that is creating the most innovative, magical animated storytelling in the business,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said during the announcement at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France on Monday.

Robin Roberts is one of the most outspoken voices when it comes to rights in media and also about her own personal struggles, and received a beautiful tribute for her work for the same from one of her co-stars.MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe during powerful GMA assignment from UkraineThe Good Morning America anchor's frequent on-air collaborator, ABC's Deborah Roberts, shared a moving few words in honor of pride month as she also delivered an on-air report honoring her friend and colleague.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAAlongside an image of the two from the set, Al Roker's wife wrote: "Wednesday wish…imagine if all of us could be fortunate enough to discover a colleague who's so much more than that. "I'm blessed to call @robinrobertsgma a sister-friend who's truly like family. For more than 20 years we've shared laughs, tears and magical moments.

Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke are getting to work on their new Netflix thriller.

Julia Roberts is booked, busy, and showing off just how proud she is of her latest work and projects.MORE: Julia Roberts admires new 21-carat diamond ring after rare comment about marriageThe star took to Instagram to share an exciting photo amid the release of the newest episode of her star-studded political drama series, Gaslit, in which she stars alongside Sean Penn.The photo is set to a black and white filter, and sees the actress donning a cozy white bathrobe made of a plush terry cloth material.WATCH: Julia pens heartfelt tribute to her 'magical' niece Emma RobertsMORE: Julia Roberts reveals hilarious way she's 'recovering' as she pokes fun at grueling itineraryShe paired the snug look somewhat unexpectedly, accessorizing with a pair of white, oversized sunglasses with an oval shape. Despite the mismatched accessory for the indoors location, fans and celebrities alike loved it nonetheless, with her niece, actress Emma Roberts, hailing her as: "Iconic."Rita Wilson also praised the bathrobe selfie, writing: "This looks incredible! Can't wait to watch. Xoxo."The fun selfie Julia captioned the post with: "Gaslit tonight," along with a star emoji, alerting fans to turn on their screens and tune in to the next exciting episode.MORE: Julia Roberts is a vision as she shares beautiful photo - 'I'm so lucky'MORE: Julia Roberts looks unimpressed in latest photo as she channels alter-egoThe suspenseful show is centered around the historic Watergate Scandal surrounding former President Richard Nixon, and the drama that unfolded after it was revealed he orchestrated a robbery of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington D.C.

Robin Roberts undertook one of the most important assignments of her life last week as she flew to Ukraine in the midst of the war to interview Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.MORE: Robin Roberts' memories of beloved father who was in the military amid Memorial DayThe GMA star first shared the news on Thursday, sharing a poignant picture of her looking emotional and tagging the image from Kyiv.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaShe wrote: "Today in Kyiv I sat down with Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.A preview tonight with @davidmuirabc on @abcworldnewstonight. Much more of the interview tomorrow on @goodmorningamerica."Her co-stars were quick to wish her safe travels, with Ginger Zee writing: "So grateful for this reporting, safe travels," while Sam Champion wrote: "Safe journey."MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign revamp NY home with help from GMA co-star Lara SpencerDuring her time in Ukraine, Robin was also able to reunite with her GMA co-star who has been reporting on the front line since the start of the war.Backstage footage was also shared by Robin, showing her hugging her colleague after wrapping up the interview.Robin reunited with GMA co-star Ian Pannell in UkraineShe wrote: "Appreciated the opportunity to speak with Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine.

Jayanta Jenkins is leaving his post as head of Content Marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content after a year and a half. His last day is June 10.