Sharon Levy Upped to Chief Content Officer at Endemol Shine North America

Saturday Night Live‘s Feb. 6 telecast, featuring Schitt’s Creek‘s Dan Levy in his hosting debut and musical guest Phoebe Bridgers, drew a 4.2 rating household Live+Same Day rating in the 44 metered local markets and a 2.2 adults 18-49 rating in the 25 markets with local people meters.

Family affair! Dan Levy was joined on stage by his father, Eugene Levy, during his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday, February 6.

his week’s “Saturday Night Live” was a family affair. Dan Levy made his “SNL” debut over the weekend, and got some help from his comedy icon father, Eugene Levy.

 was a family affair. Dan Levy made his debut over the weekend, and got some help from his comedy icon father, Eugene Levy.During his monologue, the charming star gave fans a tour of Studio 8-H and their new coronavirus safety protocols.

Universal Studio’s tram tour took a sour turn when Dan Levy’s presenter-in-training, Phoby, shared his thoughts during a Saturday Night Live sketch. 

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe Emmy-winning star, showrunner and co-creator of “Schitt’s Creek,” Daniel Levy, hosted “Saturday Night Live’s” Feb.

Phoebe Bridgers will serve as the musical guest on tonight’s (February 6) episode of Saturday Night Live, but she won’t be writing a song for guest host Dan Levy.The Schitt’s Creek actor and creator and the singer-songwriter are both making their debut appearances on the long-running US comedy show.In a video promo for the episode, Levy and Bridgers appeared alongside SNL cast member Aidy Bryant.

EXCLUSIVE: Longtime John Wells Productions executive Ned Haspel has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. He was previously EVP, Business and Financial Affairs.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFirst Look Media has appointed Ian Stratford as its new chief legal officer and head of business affairs. Prior to joining First Look Media, Stratford served as SVP, associate general counsel at Endeavor where he helped found Endeavor Content, the agency’s production, financing and sales arm.

Brian Austin Green, 47, thought Sharna Burgess, 35, was “so cool” for joining him in attending the opening of ex Tina Louise’s Sugar Taco restaurant in Sherman Oaks, CA on Feb. 2. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor and his Dancing With The Stars flame were spotted celebrating at the Instagram model’s vegan Mexican eatery, and all appeared to be amicable among the group.

Wheelhouse, the company run by Brent Montgomery, the founder of Pawn Stars producer Leftfield, is ramping up its investment division with the hire of Ann Berry.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterWheelhouse, the firm founded by producer Brent Montgomery in partnership with Jimmy Kimmel, has brought on investment and private equity executive Ann Berry as its chief investment officer.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Group has announced the promotion of Will Tanous to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a member of the company’s executive management board.In his new position, Tanous, who will continue to report to UMG Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, will retain his current responsibilities and add new ones involving several major strategic and corporate endeavors.

Endemol Shine North America has promoted Sharon Levy to Chief Content Officer.

In a seven-figure deal, Neon has acquired the North American rights to Sundance title Flee, an animated doc fromJonasPoher Rasmussen that counts Riz Ahmed and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as executive producers.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has named David Woirhaye as the company’s new executive vice president and global chief financial officer, effectively immediately. In his new role, he will report into Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO and Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair and COO.

Channel 4 has promoted its programming boss Ian Katz to chief content officer in a sweeping reorganization aimed at helping the UK broadcaster secure 40% of its £985 million ($1.3 billion) revenue from sources other than traditional TV advertising by 2025.

Also Read: Ron Howard to Direct Biopic on Master Chinese Pianist Lang Lang“Ron and Brian have built one of the most admired, truly creatively-led companies in the business and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our partnership in documentaries over the years,” Wilkes said in a statement.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterBrian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Entertainment has promoted Justin Wilkes to chief creative officer.Currently the head of the prolific Imagine Documentaries division, Wilkes’ expanded role was announced internally on Monday by Howard and Grazer. He will now work closely with film, TV, docs, branded entertainment, kids and family, and international programming.