WarnerMedia CEO Kilar Vows Accountability Amid Misconduct Reports at ‘Ellen,’ TMZ

Saturday Night Live head writers Michael Che and Colin Jost told Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon that they had to convince Chris Rock to host the Oct. 3 show and that they still don't know how the NBC sketch series' live return will turn out.

Colin Jost and Michael Che opened up about how Saturday Night Live kept the laughs coming for the show’s first in-person table read amid the coronavirus pandemic — from a safe distance.The Saturday Night Live stars appeared on the Thursday, October 1, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to explain how the rehearsal operated with new COVID safety protocols.“How’s it like working six feet apart from each other?” host Jimmy Fallon asked, to which Che, 37, replied, “I love it! I owe a

Naman Ramachandran CAA Media Finance is representing worldwide distribution rights to “India Sweets and Spices,” produced by SK Global (“Crazy Rich Asians”) and Madison Wells (“Genius”).The film is directed by Geeta Malik (“Troublemaker”) and is based on her own script “Dinner With Friends” that won the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting.

ViacomCBS says CEO Bob Bakish was investigated for an allegation of misconduct but the probe concluded without action being taken. “The board takes any allegation of this type seriously.

Ellen DeGeneres pressed Kris Jenner about Khloe Kardashian‘s relationship with Tristan Thompson and whether or not they may have another baby one day.

Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming animated adventure musicalOver the Moon. The family film's star-studded voice cast includes Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Sandra Oh, Robert G.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorEXCLUSIVE: Chris Spadaccini, who spent two decades at HBO and became WarnerMedia Entertainment’s chief marketing officer in 2019, is exiting the company.His departure comes as WarnerMedia continues to undergo significant reshaping at the direction of CEO Jason Kilar, the former Hulu CEO and Amazon executive who took over in the spring.Spadaccini spearheaded campaigns for shows like Watchmen and Succession, which led HBO to a dominant showing at Sunday night’s Emmys.

Also Read: 2020 Emmys Settle for Record Low 6.1 Million Viewers“I’d like to thank Tim for his leadership and the expertise that has contributed to our expansion of the U.S. operation over the last two years, increasing our production footprint with the introduction of new partners and platforms, and for managing the business during these unprecedented times,” All3Media group CEO Jane Turton said.

RuPaul made Emmy herstory during Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys — with a fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program — and dedicated the award to the late “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queen, Chi Chi DeVayne.

RuPaul made Emmy herstory during Saturday's Creative Arts Emmys — with a fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program — and dedicated the award to the late queen, Chi Chi Devayne.«I'd like to dedicate this Emmy to one of girls, Chi Chi Devayne,» RuPaul said during his virtual acceptance speech. «May you rest in power and perfection.»Chi Chi — the stage name of Zavion Davenport — originally appeared on season 8 of season 8, before returning to compete on .

WarnerMedia is putting its entire production business under review, following the multitude of toxic workplace reports at “The Ellen Degeneres Show” and TMZ.“We have engaged a third party to do an objective, proactive review across our production business (internal teams in addition to partner productions),” CEO Jason Kilar wrote in a memo.

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar and Warner Bros. CEO and chairperson Ann Sarnoff are addressing reports of poor workplace cultures at The Ellen DeGeneres Show, TMZ on TV and other shows produced by its subdivision Telepictures in two new memos.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVBack in July, WarnerMedia launched an investigation into the workplace environment of The Ellen DeGeneres Show following a BuzzFeed report alleging bullying and intimidation at the syndicated talk show, produced by Warner Bros.’ Telepictures division.

This summer was filled with allegations of misconduct at two shows that are produced by Warner Bros. and now execs at WarnerMedia are speaking out in response.

made by a number of former and current employees.“I am both concerned and disappointed by public reports regarding patterns of unacceptable behavior that have been raised in recent weeks,” WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar told staff in an email, according to BuzzFeed News.Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff spoke out about the issue in a memo, saying she “empowered, and will hold accountable, the Studios and Networks HR and Legal teams to act on any issues that are brought to them.

The line-up for tomorrow’s Late Late Show has been announced and is set to include everyone from an A-list Hollywood actor to stars on the Irish music scene and TikTok.