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Upworthy Is Launching an Entertainment Studio (Exclusive)
One of the dominant digital platforms of the early social media era has hired Sarah Yourgrau to help it develop positive, uplifting stories to new platforms.
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Why Not Film In South Carolina? Sen. Tim Scott Pushes Federal Incentive to Boost Hollywood In His State
The state, perhaps best known for ‘The Notebook’ and ‘Forrest Gump,’ isn’t a go-to filming destination. The Republican senator believes a federal incentive could help.
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Cleared for Take Off: Paramount’s $111 Billion Warner Bros. Buy Greenlit By Judge
The deal creating Hollywood's next entertainment and media colossus is expected to close on Oct. 6.
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Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz Named as Co-CEO of David Ellison’s Paramount-Warner Bros.
The veteran exec will run day-to-day operations, alongside Ellison.
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Disney Entertainment TV Comms Chief Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Departing
She has been with the company since 2017.
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Hollywood Isn’t the Snake Pit You Think It Is
As gripping as superagent Ari Emanuel's new memoir is, his dog-eat-dog view of the industry doesn't capture the whole picture.
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‘The Love Hypothesis’ Stars Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman to Narrate Quinn Original Audio Romance (Exclusive Photos)
For the original 'Olympus U,‘ the stars narrate a modern retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth.
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Being Clarissa Ward: The CNN Fixture on Gaza, Trump and Her Ellison-Era Future
The veteran journalist doesn't hold back on the challenges facing the media industry.
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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz Nears Deal to Join David Ellison’s Paramount-Warner Bros.
Kreiz announced his exit from the toy giant Wednesday morning, and the rumor mill is buzzing that he may be heading to a top role at the combined media giant.
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From ‘F1’ to ‘Slow Horses’ to ‘Call My Agent!’: Mediawan Executives Take Madrid Spotlight
The production giant, owner of Brad Pitt's Plan B, had global content officer Elisabeth d’Arvieu and international COO Matthieu Thollin discuss IP, consolidation and more at Iberseries in Madrid.
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Condé Nast CEO Leaves to Run Mattel in Major Shake-Up
Roger Lynch will succeed Ynon Kreiz, the executive responsible for pushing Mattel into entertainment, with box office hits like 'Barbie.'
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Cindy Holland to Exit Paramount as Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Looms
Holland's exit sets up Casey Bloys as the likely leader of the company's combined streaming efforts.
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Guy Raz Acquires Ownership of ‘How I Built This’ Podcast, Partners With Vox Media (Exclusive)
The longtime host of the business podcast will partner with Vox to create video episodes and increase output.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Virtual Production Company Dark Slope Buys Rival Pixomondo’s Assets (Exclusive)
The Sony Entertainment company was already stripping down its stages in Canada — now it has a buyer for all those LED panels.
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Broadway Box Office: Grosses Drop 11 Percent Amid New England Nor’Easter
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' and 'Paranormal Activity' were among the few that saw an increase in grosses.
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IATSE Studio Teachers’ Local to Merge With Larger Property Crafts Union
The consolidation of the labor organizations is set to occur later this year, with Local 884 members becoming members of Local 44.
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