Robert Halmi’s Great Point Studios, owner and operator of the new Lionsgate Studio Yonkers and other projects, has named former Warner Bros. Entertainment and New Line executive Wendy Rubin chief financial officer.
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Warner Chappell has signed a worldwide publishing administration deal with punk band The Linda Lindas.“The Linda Lindas are four talented young women who write and perform songs about growing up in the world around them, and this authenticity in their music resonates with music fans around the globe”, says SVP A&R And Catalogue Greg Sowders. “They’re one of the most exciting, new and culturally relevant artists around today, and their energy, passion, songwriting and new ideas give me hope for the future of true alternative music”.The band add: “We’re so excited to be working with Warner Chappell.
Robert Halmi’s Great Point Studios, owner and operator of the new Lionsgate Studio Yonkers and other projects, has named former Warner Bros. Entertainment and New Line executive Wendy Rubin chief financial officer.
some of the best stand-up comedy specials of the 2010s along with multiple shows on Netflix, Chappelle, 49, has been called a super genius as he provocatively makes social and political commentary that quite often ruffles the feathers of ‘woke’ Americans. With a new show alongside fellow comedian Chris Rock, he has led a very vocal display against cancel culture, remaining defiant as he stirs the pot. So what makes him such a fiery and intense figure? Is he out to burn systems down or does he just want to laugh his way to the bank? Join me as we dive into his stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.Dave Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973.
Warner Bros. also announced that “House Party” and “Evil Dead Rise,” initially greenlit as HBO Max releases, will now be theatrical releases that hits the big screen in December 9, 2022 and April 21, 2023 respectively.
Mike Wass Pop upstart Gus Dapperton has signed with Warner Records. The Brooklynite, 25, moves up to the majors after independently releasing a series of buzzy albums and EPs as well as landing a star-making feature on BENEE’s “Supalonely.” Dapperton celebrates the news by unveiling a synth-pop cover of Fleetwood Mac’s seminal “Landslide,” which showcases his vocal range, heartfelt delivery, and off-kilter approach to pop.
Comedian Flame Monroe is continuing to show support to her fellow comedian Dave Chappelle. Monroe flew to see Chappelle perform in Ohio at the Wirrig Pavilion in Yellow Springs on Thursday night. She took to social media on Thursday and shared an image with the controversial comedian.
report by Variety, after The Post broke the news that they’re pulling the plug on her starring role last week. Ideas allegedly include having Grace play the role of the teenage vigilante Barbara Gordon in a future DC Comics project, or “at least” offer her starring role in another Warner Bros. production.The Post has reached out to Warner Bros.
Dave Chappelle hung out with transgender comedian Flame Monroe this week.
Dave Chappelle’s alleged attacker is asking to be transferred to a mental health program. Isaiah Lee, 23, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday accompanied by attorney Chelsea Padilla, a deputy public defender, the Post reported. According to the outlet, prosecutors plan to file a motion opposing the request, and a hearing has been set for Aug. 23. California’s Mental Health Diversion program allows a person charged with a crime to complete a mental health program, such as counseling, which could lead to charges being dismissed.
If there was one thing that the turbulent week at Warner Bros. Discovery displayed, it’s just how quickly conventional wisdom can change from one regime to the next, when each is trying to gin up the stock price for Wall Street.
after The Post broke the story Tuesday that the mostly completed DC film wouldn’t hit theaters or stream on HBO Max. Nobody will ever see this movie.The Post has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment.“They had no idea the movie was being shelved,” a film industry source said of the blindsided workers.
Mo Ostin, the industry giant and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who led Warner Bros. Records for nearly a quarter-century and worked with some of music’s all-time biggest names — from Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young to Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and the Grateful Dead — died overnight in his sleep. He was 95. Warner Records Co-Chairman Tom Corson and Aaron Bay-Schuck announced the news today but gave no other details.
James Bourne off of Busted fame has signed a new worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell covering both his existing catalogue and future works.Although best known for his musical output with the legendary Son Of Dork, surely, or – OK – maybe Busted, Bourne has also written plenty of songs for other artists, including 5 Seconds Of Summer, Backstreet Boys, Boyzone, Jonas Brothers, McFly, Pixie Lott, The Saturdays and The VampsConfirming the new deal, Warner Chappell Creative Manager Emily Foreman says: “James has been writing great pop and rock songs for almost 20 years now. He enjoyed incredible success in the early 2000s, but the last two Busted records, as well as his recent solo material, have shown how much he’s developed and evolved as a songwriter.
Channel 4 star has spoken out about a brain injury charity close to her heart. Ellie’s partner suffered a broken neck and back, two collapsed lungs, and needed life support following the horror crash. The couple received help and support from brain injury charity Headway, which helps survivors and their families.
David Warner was a prolific actor, equally at ease on stage, television or on the silver screen, a star whose wide repertoire ranged from Shakespeare to Doctor Who and to films such as Tron and The Omen. Warner, who has died aged 80, had appeared in more than 200 plays, films and television dramas during a successful career spanning six decades. Born in Manchester in 1941, Warner was the son of Ada Doreen Hattersley and Herbert Simon Warner, the owner of a nursing home.
Belgian artist Stromae has signed a big old deal with Warner Chappell which will now provide music publishing admin services to the company that manages all his projects and rights, Mosaert.As well as overseeing Stromae’s own musical output, Brussels-based Mosaert is also involved in music video production, having worked with the likes of Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, and even has its own fashion line.Confirming the deal, Warner Chappell CEO Guy Moot says: “Stromae has consistently been one of the most exciting Francophone artists over the last fifteen years. His innovative approach has always put a stylistic vision at the heart of how he presents himself, and that’s helped him influence and shape wider culture.
EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Jessica Holscott is departing Warner Discovery. She was named as the new Head of Finance for WarnerMedia’s Studios and Networks Group back in August 2020, overseeing all financial activities of the division, including financial reporting, budgeting and planning for future business growth.
Kevin Hart‘s kind gesture towards Chris Rock didn’t go as planned.
Kevin Hart's kind gesture nearly backfired during his headline-making show with Chris Rock andDave Chappelle at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night. In an interview on on Monday, Hart revealed how the epic performance came together, culminating with a real-life goat joining the trio of comedians on stage at the end of the night. A nod to the acronym G.O.A.T. — Greatest Of All Time.«The idea came because I was like, 'Chris, we should do some shows together. How about we just do New York and Jersey together?' Chris was like, 'Cool,'» Hart told Fallon.