‘The Talk’ Names Heather Gray & Kristin Matthews Executive Producers/Showrunners

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorSundance Institute has hired former Brooklyn Academy of Music executive Gina Duncan for the newly created Producing Director position at the Sundance Film Festival.Duncan will start Sept.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: UK and LA-based management and production firm 42 has appointed Heather Rabbatts as non-executive chair to the board.Rabbatts’ prolific career spans a number of different sectors including law, sports, government and media.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: In a competitive situation, DC veteran scribe Grainne Godfree (Legends of Tomorrow) has been tapped to write and executive produce a TV series based on Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ recently released YA novel, the first in a two-book series, which is in development at Amazon. The project hails from Sony Pictures TV and Josh Berman’s studio-based Osprey Productions, which landed the rights to the books in a competitive situation.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: Quibi announced Tuesday that comedian and actress Jenny Slate will host and executive produce its newest docuseries Sex Plants.The program for the bite-sized streaming service will see the former Big Mouth star speak with researchers and botanical experts to learn about the most natural aphrodisiacs Earth has to offer, from roots to tree bark.

Tarek El Moussa follow in ex-wife Christina Anstead’s footsteps by remarrying on TV? With multiple shows between him and fiancée Heather Rae Young, it once seemed likely, but he admitted the couple now have a different idea in mind.“We’re thinking about not shooting the wedding — just ‘cause, you know, it’s such a special day,” El Moussa, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, September 14, while discussing Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Evan Mirzai, who has made the Blacklist four times and founded the House of M production banner, has signed on to executive produce and write on the pilot Bound For Glory from producing and acting duo Michael Naizu and Derik Young.Mirzai looks to take the original pilot to series.

Denise Richards is not here for her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costars bringing up her past with Heather Locklear.While Brandi Glanville alleged earlier this month that the 58-year-old Melrose Place alum reached out to her via Instagram amid her feud with Richards, 49, a source tells Us that the Wild Things star isn’t so sure the exchanged happened.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterSelena Gomez is getting an upgraded suite for the next installment of the Sony Pictures Animation franchise “Hotel Transylvania.”Gomez will serve as an executive producer in addition to voicing the co-lead on the project, Dracula’s thoroughly modern daughter Mavis.The “Hotel” franchise has generated over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, consisting of three films and a spinoff series.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterVeteran director Kat Coiro is in talks to join Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney Plus series “She-Hulk” as lead director and executive producer, Variety has confirmed.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Searchlight, we hear, has a new psychological thriller they’re putting into development, entitled Keith. The plot, which is being kept under wraps, will star Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage who will also executive produce with Portobello Electric producing.Portobello Electric is comprised of Sacha Gervasi, Jim Garavente, Jessica de Rothschild and Hassan Taher.Haley Z.

is coming to an end in early 2021 with its 20th season, the show's executive producer, Ryan Seacrest, commented on the news on Wednesday's episode of has been on the air since 2007, making it one of the longest-running reality television series ever.

Also Read: Marie Osmond Exits as 'The Talk' Co-Host After 1 Season“We’re proud to have Heather and Kristin with their remarkable talents at the helm of ‘The Talk,'” said Amy Reisenbach, executive vice president of current programs for CBS Entertainment. “They have both been instrumental in the evolution and the many successes of the show since the beginning.