Two top Congressman want Bob Iger, David Zaslav and Lachlan Murdoch to provide some solid answers about Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox’s proposed sports streaming service.
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Banff, the Canadian television event set in the Rocky Mountains, continues to attract top U.S. execs with Channing Dungey the latest addition.
Dungey, who is Chairman and CEO at Warner Bros. Television Group, will give a keynote at the event, which is held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta between June 9 and 12.
She joins the likes of Fox CEO Rob Wade as well as a phalanx of others that are set to descend on The Shining-esque hotel for its 45th edition.
Other speakers include Lionsgate’s Television Chair and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Beggs, Bron Media co-founder Brenda Gilbert, Stranger Things music supervisor Nora Felder, Universal Television Alternative Studio President Toby Gorman, Universal International Studios and UCP President Beatrice Springborn and Universal Television President Erin Underhill.
“We’re delighted to welcome back Channing Dungey as a keynote speaker,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, BANFF Executive Director. “Channing’s unparalleled expertise and insights are a key driver in shaping the future of the entertainment industry. She is a visionary whose impact transcends screens.”
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Two top Congressman want Bob Iger, David Zaslav and Lachlan Murdoch to provide some solid answers about Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox’s proposed sports streaming service.
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