Ted Sarandos on Netflix’s Global Growth, ‘Cuties’ Controversy and Executive Shakeup

Netflix bosses Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos are weighing in on the recent spate of executive exits at the streaming service. After promoting former local language originals vp Bela Bajaria to global TV chief last month, the company said goodbye to three high-ranking execs: English language originals head Cindy Holland, drama exec Channing Dungey and comedy vp Jane Wiseman.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix bid farewell to several senior programming executives in recent weeks — and the company’s two co-CEOs, Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos, maintained that the turnover is business as usual for the streamer.In September, Sarandos named Bela Bajaria VP of global TV, while VP of original content Cindy Holland was given the “Keeper Test” after 18 years at the company.

Peter White Television EditorNetflix has seen a number of top content execs including Cindy Holland, Channing Dungey and Jane Wiseman leave over the past few weeks – a move addressed by co-CEO Ted Sarandos on the streamer’s third quarter financial results call Tuesday.Sarandos, who moved up to the co-CEO role, having previously been chief content officer, brought the TV division in line with the film side and the animation division under one boss – former Universal Television head Bela

Dade Hayes Finance EditorNetflix Co-CEOs Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos tackled a range of topical issues as they offered context for their less-than-expected gain in subscribers during the third quarter.During their quarterly earnings interview posted to YouTube, Hastings was asked by moderator and Barclays analyst Kannan Venkateshwar about how the lack of a Stranger Things-type blockbuster affected the subscriber showing.

Savannah Guthrie moderated a controversial town hall with the President Donald Trump on Thursday, and her “Today” show team is supporting her all the way.

Memphis became the latest member of the jury that will help determine the winner of .Early on in the season, Memphis aligned with the dominant alliance, The Committee, and sought out players he felt he could manipulate or use to further his agenda or game. But when he in power, he floated into the background.

Savannah Guthrie moderated a controversial town hall with the President Donald Trump on Thursday, and her show team is supporting her all the way.The journalist received praise from co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Al Rocker for how she handled her conversation with Trump, where she pressed him on the coronavirus pandemic, wearing face masks, his tax records and retweeting a conspiracy theory from QAnon, among other topics.Kotb tweeted that she was «proud» to be Guthrie's partner following the town hall,

The Mipcom international television market — typically the buzziest and most industry-defying event of the year — wrapped without much fuss on Friday. The virtual-only MIPCOM Online+ had plenty to recommend it — including A-list virtual Q&As with the likes of Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry (this year's MIPCOM Trendsetter award winner)— and there was a steady flow of announcements and deals.

Memphis Garrett, the architect of Big Brother All-Stars' large alliance, was evicted from the house on Thursday.When Nicole Franzel became Head of Household earlier in the week, she put Garrett on the block alongside Christmas Abbott. Franzel also won Power of Veto and kept nominations the same.

With less than two weeks to go until the finale of “Big Brother: All-Stars”, you could say that it was about time we saw a big move made in the game.

Memphis Garrett wanted to play Big Brother: All-Stars before becoming the latest evictee on Thursday, October 15, in a blindside vote.The 37-year-old restaurateur was evicted 2-0 with his longtime allies Cody Calafiore and Enzo Palumbo – who called themselves The Wise Guys – voting him out over Christmas Abbott.Memphis had multiple alliances this season, most notably forming The Committee, who essentially ran the game by winning most of the competitions.

Also Read: All the TV Shows That Were Canceled Due to COVID-19 (Photos)And both high profile exits happen just over a month after Bajaria was named global head of television, replacing Cindy Holland.

A post shared by James, Mel and Garrett (@backyardenvyofficial) on Texas-born Garrett Magee has always loved nature - particularly because he was surrounded by the beautiful wooded South in his younger years. Once he finished school, Garrett enrolled in the Art Institute of Chicago to study graphic design and fine arts.

Odds are, unless you’re an avid film fan that pays attention to international cinema and early film festivals such as Sundance (basically, people who regularly read this website), you didn’t really know much about “Cuties” before the controversial release of the film last month.

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos has defended Cuties, calling the film “misunderstood”.Following an indictment from a Texas grand jury for the film’s “lewd” depiction of children, Sarandos said Cuties was “very misunderstood” in the US.The film, released last month, focuses on 11-year-old Amy who finds herself caught between the traditional Muslim values of her family and her newfound ambition to join an all-girls dance troupe.Speaking at the virtual Mipcom market, Sarandos said, per Deadline: “It’s a

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has brushed off a Texas grand jury indictment of Cuties (Mignonnes), French director Maïmouna Doucouré's indie film that has generated controversy on the streaming platform for its depiction of prepubescent girls. "Frankly, I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about the First Amendment implications of this film.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterTed Sarandos, co-CEO of chief content officer at Netflix, weighed in Monday on the streaming giant’s growth in global markets during the past five years and the controversy stirred in the U.S.