Roku Hires Former Quibi Alternative Exec Brian Tannenbaum To Oversee Unscripted

There’s a great axiom when it comes to success in Hollywood; a saying which remains true through good times and bad, even at a moment when streaming is stepping on theatrical’s feet, and that is “Talent rules.”

Former Legendary Television President Nick Pepper is joining Amazon Studios.

Tory leader after mumbling through a Commons answer in defence of Douglas Ross. Responding to a barracking from SNP Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, calling for Ross to resign his Westminster seat before standing for Holyrood in May, Johnson appeared to mangle the MP’s name with his Moray constituency.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRoku has formed what it says is a full-fledged branded-content and advertising studio, after inking a deal with digital comedy producer Funny Or Die to hire several FOD execs and employees.Roku entered into an agreement with Funny Or Die’s branded entertainment division under which about a dozen of the company’s branded content team members will join Roku.

It’s love! Hannah Berner and Des Bishop revealed to the world just how well they know each other during Us Weekly’s “Newly Engaged Game.”

Luke Bryan found it hard to keep his cool while hitting the slopes with his sons this week. 

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRoku has recruited another former employee from Quibi, the now-defunct mobile streaming subscription startup that closed its doors in 2020 just six months after launching.Lisa Flores, previously marketing lead at Quibi, is now overseeing social media for The Roku Channel, the company’s streaming service that aggregates free, ad-supported and subscription content.

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Brandi Redmond and Bryan Redmond first allowed Bravo’s cameras into their lives in 2016, when The Real Housewives of Dallas premiered. The show documented the ups and downs in their relationship, from marriage troubles to welcoming new children.

“Wolfwalkers” director Tomm Moore and co-director Ross Stewart joined Carlos Bustamante to talk about the making of their animated folklore feature film, which they finished off in quarantine to get it ready in time for its premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

Scott Brown won't accept heading to Aberdeen for a bit-part role.The Celtic captain is wanted for a player-coach position by Stephen Glass, the favourite to take over from Derek McInnes at Pittodrie.Brown, 35, is out of contract at Parkhead come the end of the season and is yet to decide what his next steps will be.The former Scotland midfielder is understood to be considering Glass' offer.

Two months after acquiring the Quibi library, Roku has tapped a handful of the defunct mobile app's former executives to manage the rollout of that programming on its platform. Two former senior content executives at Quibi, Colin Davis and Brian Tannenbaum, have updated their LinkedIn profiles to indicate their new roles at Roku.

EXCLUSIVE: Colin Davis, the former comedy chief at Quibi, has also joined Roku from the shortform service.

EXCLUSIVE: LA-based management firm Grandview has hired manager Tracy Kopulsky.

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan’s Aggregate Films is beefing up its television ranks, upping Roxie Rodriguez to VP Television and bringing in Emma Ho as Director of Development for Unscripted as the company is looking to expand its business beyond scripted programming.

Bruno Mars has spoken out about the cultural appropriation claims he has faced during his career in a new interview.The musician – who is of Filipino, Puerto Rican and Ashkenazi Jewish descent – has been accused of appropriating Black music through his work.During an appearance on New York radio show The Breakfast Club last week (March 5), Mars defended himself against those allegations.

Scott Brown in the Celtic team would be a heavy burden for any player.But for a 22-year-old Ivorian who is living alone in a new country and can barely speak the language?It’s a monumental task.That’s what Ismaila Soro is faced with, having been one of the few bright spots in a bleak season for the club.When ex-gaffer Neil Lennon brought him in from the cold to displace the skipper as Celtic’s midfield anchor, fans weren’t sure what to expect.But Soro’s performances gave punters hope that