Wheelhouse Hires Ann Berry As Chief Investment Officer

Daniel Holloway Executive Editor, TVWarner Bros.

Jeff Tobler is exiting his role as SVP, Television Publicity, Communications and Social Media for Warner Bros. Worldwide Television for a new opportunity.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMaven Media, which runs the publishing businesses of Sports Illustrated and TheStreet, has tapped digital-media veteran Rob Barrett as president of media.Barrett reports to Maven CEO Ross Levinsohn. All of the company’s media brands, including SI and TheStreet, and editorial teams report to Barrett, who will remain based in the New York area.

WrapPRO, indie and specialty films can no longer rely on the traditional four-screen platform release in New York and Los Angeles to kick off an awards contender’s theatrical run as both cities have had traditional theaters closed for nearly a year.

 Katie Holmes  was once again spotted in New York City shopping with her chef boyfriend, Emilio Vitolo Jr. on Wednesday afternoon.

French In Motion Sets Up In LAEXCLUSIVE: French In Motion, the non-profit that brings together French and American professionals from the film and TV industry is launching a new chapter in Los Angeles. Headquartered in New York with an existing chapter in Washington DC, the org supports international co-productions and collaborations between France and the United States through its partnership with the Gotham Film & Media Institute and has been doing so since 2016.

R. Kelly’s New York trial has been delayed again due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.US District Judge Ann Donnelly said during a status hearing yesterday (February 9), that the planned April 2021 date was “not realistic at all” and set a new date for August 21, reports the Chicago Tribune.

The Dallas Mavericks have decided to stop playing the National Anthem before home games.

R Kelly's New York trial has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Chicago Tribune, US District Judge Ann Donnelly said during a status hearing on Tuesday that the planned April 2021 date was "not realistic at all".

Ever wanted a personal chef just like the celebs? As they say, there’s an app for that.

EXCLUSIVE: Longtime John Wells Productions executive Ned Haspel has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. He was previously EVP, Business and Financial Affairs.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFirst Look Media has appointed Ian Stratford as its new chief legal officer and head of business affairs. Prior to joining First Look Media, Stratford served as SVP, associate general counsel at Endeavor where he helped found Endeavor Content, the agency’s production, financing and sales arm.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterWheelhouse, the firm founded by producer Brent Montgomery in partnership with Jimmy Kimmel, has brought on investment and private equity executive Ann Berry as its chief investment officer.

EXCLUSIVE: Following the promotion of Roberto Larios to Agent just before the holidays last year, Verve has started the new year with the hire of Literary Agent Noah Ballard, expanding its Publishing team. The hire will also epxand its New York presence with Ballard being based in the agency’s New York offices.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorUniversal Music Group has announced the promotion of Will Tanous to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a member of the company’s executive management board.In his new position, Tanous, who will continue to report to UMG Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge, will retain his current responsibilities and add new ones involving several major strategic and corporate endeavors.

Endemol Shine North America has promoted Sharon Levy to Chief Content Officer.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterEndemol Shine North America has named Sharon Levy its chief content officer, elevating the exec from her prior role as president of unscripted and scripted television for the Banijay-owned studio.Levy first joined Endemol Shine North America in 2017, reshaping its programming team to work more closely with Banijay’s global production companies and created a development slate to include scripted and unscripted projects from co-owned labels worldwide.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has named David Woirhaye as the company’s new executive vice president and global chief financial officer, effectively immediately. In his new role, he will report into Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO and Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair and COO.

Channel 4 has promoted its programming boss Ian Katz to chief content officer in a sweeping reorganization aimed at helping the UK broadcaster secure 40% of its £985 million ($1.3 billion) revenue from sources other than traditional TV advertising by 2025.

Better times. Ahead of her split from Ben Affleck, Ana De Armas shared details about the former couple’s trip to her hometown of Havana, Cuba.