WarnerMedia Shakeup: Bob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly & Keith Cocozza Out, Ann Sarnoff & Casey Bloys Upped

Photogenic faces run in this family! In a new post that Kim Kardashian shared to her Instagram account on August 25, the mother-of-four, 39, captured a series of images featuring her seven-year-old, North West, and two-year-old, Chicago West, cozying up to one another for their own mini-photo shoot. The moment was completely impromptu, as it appeared the trio was outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine before the snaps were even taken by Kim.

Kim Kardashian, 39, sure knows how to capture memorable moments and that’s exactly what she did with her latest pic of her daughter Chicago! In the Instagram photo, which she shared on Aug. 18, the two-year-old tot has her hair in pigtails and is sitting at a table at what looks like a restaurant in front of a bowl of pizza slices and pasta that has a fork in it.

Dave McNary Film ReporterWill Smith and Kevin Hart will star in and produce a remake of the 1987 road comedy “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” for Paramount Pictures.The original “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” was directed by John Hughes, and starred Steve Martin and the late John Candy as a pair of mismatched businessmen trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving in the face of a variety of travel disasters.The remake will be a modern update of the original, with Smith and Hart playing

There was a lot for the Kardashian clan to be thankful for on Sunday, August 16, as they welcomed back the return of Kanye West‘s Sunday Service! Kim Kardashian took to her Instagram story and Twitter to highlight the whole occasion, posting photos and video of the choir, all dressed in orange, singing new songs in the open fields of Wyoming. But there was one sweet moment between North West, 7, and Chicago West, 2, that was way too precious!

Laugh Now Cry Later, a slow thumper from his forthcoming album Certified Lover Boy, showing himself trying his hand at sports while hanging out with the likes of Odell Beckham Jr. and getting tackled by Marshawn Lynch.

Mel Brooks film kicks off not with its opening sequence, but rather an introduction by University of Chicago professor and TCM host Jacqueline Stewart.The intro, in which the “Silent Sunday Nights” host provides social context to the 1974 Cleavon Little-Gene Wilder comedy, is similar to the disclaimer in front of “Gone with the Wind.”“This movie is an overt and audacious spoof on classic Westerns,” Stewart says in the newly added intro.

Selena Gomez is inviting fans into her kitchen as part of her delightful at-home cooking series,.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorIn an interview with CNBC, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar addressed the launch of HBO Max, conceded a “mistake” with HBO branding and comparing Max with Disney and NBCUniversal’s streaming efforts.Today’s interview (watch a large chunk of it above) was Kilar’s first since major layoffs hit WarnerMedia this week.

Kim Kardashian‘s daughter Chicago West, 2, is seriously adorable! The proud mom-of-four, 39, revealed her sweet mini-me likes to “dress up like a princess every day”, even while hanging out at home! “My baby Chi Chi likes to dress up like a princess every day,” the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star captioned her August 12 Instagram post. The snap showed the mother-daughter duo sitting on a white couch, as Chi perched herself on Kim’s lap in a bright blue princess costume.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorJessica Holscott has been named as the new head of the finance team for WarnerMedia’s recently formed Studios and Networks Group, with responsibility for all financial activities of the group, including financial reporting, budgeting and planning for future business growth.In her new role, which is effective immediately, Holscott will report to WarnerMedia CFO Pascal Desroches, and will work closely with Ann Sarnoff who leads Studios and Networks.  Its the latest

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterWarnerMedia has named Jessica Holscott as the new head of finance of its studios and networks group, the recently formed unit led by Warner Bros. chief Ann Sarnoff.Holscott, who will report to WarnerMedia CFO Pascal Desroches, is tasked with overseeing the group’s financial activities, including financial reporting, budgeting and planning for future business growth.Most recently, she served as executive VP and CFO of WarnerMedia Entertainment.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe broad restructuring at WarnerMedia is a “natural progression” for the media conglomerate to hone its focus on HBO Max, according to John Stephens, AT&T’s chief financial officer.WarnerMedia laid off hundreds of employees Monday across Warner Bros., HBO and DC Entertainment. That came after a major management shakeup under new CEO Jason Kilar, under which HBO Max content leaders Robert Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly were let go and Warner Bros.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticCAA’s Bryan Lourd will take over as the keynote speaker for the 44th Annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium Wednesday, replacing Bob Greenblatt, the former Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment.In a virtual sit-down interview with powerhouse attorney Ken Ziffren, the uberagency Managing Partner and Co-Chairman will now be the yearly media conference’s marquee attraction in a session that goes online on August 12, at 5 p.m. PT.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorLayoffs got under way Monday at WarnerMedia, with about 600 staffers departing the company, sources told Deadline.The reductions follow major changes announced late Friday by WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar.Advocating a shift toward consumer-facing operations and away from wholesale, he unveiled a new executive structure.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWarnerMedia is expected to let go of at least 800 staffers at its Warner Brothers and HBO operations as part of a broad restructuring put in place by the unit’s CEO, Jason Kilar.Warner Brothers is expected to commence layoffs of around 650 people starting Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, while HBO is seen shedding between 150 and 175 staffers.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVWarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar shook up the top ranks at the AT&T-owned media company today, consolidating all film, TV and streaming content under Warner Bros.’ Ann Sarnoff. The sweeping restructuring includes expanded responsibilities for HBO Max’s Andy Forssell and HBO’s Casey Bloys and the exit of top WarnerMedia/HBO Max executives Bob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly and Keith Cocozza.Like with any major consolidation, there will be a ripple effect.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThere was a time in the entertainment industry when senior executives who were on the way out had the luxury of a long runway to make it look like they were the ones who decided that the time had come to move on.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterWarnerMedia sprung the news Friday of a major internal reshuffling, which translated to the departures of WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt and HBO Max chief content officer Kevin Reilly, and the elevations of Warner Bros. chief Ann Sarnoff and HBO programming guru Casey Bloys.