WarnerMedia Names Jen Weinberg Head Of Talent Relations And Events & Austin O’Malia As Head Of Awards For TV Properties

Antonio Ferme editorSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hate crimes against Asian Americans have been on the rise. According to the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate, there have been up to 2,800 incidents reported since last March.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNissa Diederich, most recently the executive vice president of production for Touchstone Television (formerly Fox 21 Television Studios), has been named head of production at 20th Television in the wake of the consolidation of the Walt Disney Company’s TV studios.Longtime production executive Jim Sharp, who had served as 20th’s production head and spent decades at the company previously known as 20th Century Fox, will depart the studio at the end of the year after

Fox veteran Nissa Diederich, EVP Production for Touchstone Television, has been promoted to EVP Production, 20th Television. She will oversee production for the combined studio operation following the recent consolidation of Disney TV Studios’ 20th TV and Touchstone TV divisions. She will assume the responsibilities held by 20th TV head of production, EVP Jim Sharp, who will stay on through the end of year to assist with the transition.

WarnerMedia has named former 21st Century Fox executive Miranda Higham as SVP and head of communications for the company’s operations outside the U.S.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorProlific director Paris Barclay has been named an honorary life member of the Directors Guild of America.The life member designation is one of the guild’s highest honors, recognizing his career achievements and leadership in the industry.

Crackle Plus, the portfolio of streaming networks including Crackle, Popcornflix and Truli, has named Sony veteran Jeff Meier head of programming.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterParticipant has tapped Endeavor Content veteran Liesl Copland to step into the newly established role of executive vice president of content and platform strategy, where she will be tasked with designing and implementing how the company’s film and TV slate fits into the global distribution infrastructure.Copland will oversee all sales and guide the company’s strategic options for all properties, working cross-functionally with exec VPs of narrative film Anikah McLaren

Spike Lee will be honored by the American Cinema Editors with its ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award “in recognition of his distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.” The award will be presented at the 71st annual ACE Eddie Awards on April 18. Exact plans for the ceremony are still to be determined but will likely be a virtual event due to the pandemic.

Beck Media & Marketing has elevated former Hulu and Warner Bros. executive Tom McAlister to president and named him as its first partner. Beck founder and CEO Todd Beck made the announcement today.

The world is a year into this global pandemic, but there are many, many, many people that still need a reminder that wearing a face mask can help stop the spread the Covid-19. That said, WarnerMedia has teamed up with the Ad Council and CDC for a PSA that serves as a friendly reminder for Americans to “Mask Up” with the help of some of the most iconic characters in cinematic history.

Reese Witherspoon is enjoying a morning walk with her husband Jim Toth and two of their dogs!

 Gigi Hadid  may have only just begun her motherhood journey, but she’s already being asked her best advice. The 25-year-old model kept it really, stressing that she’s still learning.

Gigi Hadid, who recently welcomed her first child, a baby girl named Khai with Zayn Malik, is responding to the rumours of getting plastic surgery and fillers done because of how her face has changed over the years.

Heather Graham has shared previously unseen photographs of her ex-boyfriend Heath Ledger, who died 13 years ago. The Austin Powers 2 actor dated Ledger between 2000 and 2001, having met while both were filming in Prague.

APA CEO Jim Gosnell has announced that former WarnerMedia Business Affairs Tommy Finkelstein will join APA as Vice President, Head of Global Business & Legal Affairs.

Erika Jayne‘s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, has been placed under a temporary conservatorship, with his brother Robert being appointed to take control of his daily activities and personal care on Monday, February 1.

It’s all in the name! It’s not uncommon for celebrities to use stage names in Hollywood, but some stars’ actual monikers may surprise you.

Lone Star begins, it's bad news when a wildfire starts spreading across Texas. Buck (Oliver Stark), Hen (Aisha Hinds) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) arrive in Austin to help Captain Owen Strand (Rob Lowe) and the 126.

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