Latest Business News
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.
- By
Disney Entertainment TV Comms Chief Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Departing
She has been with the company since 2017.
- By
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.
- By
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.
- By
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.
- By
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.
- By
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.'
- By
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.
- By
‘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.
- By
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.
- By
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.
- By
Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah Named New Producers Guild Presidents
The 'Shakespeare in Love' producer and former CEO of Funny or Die are succeeding Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line at the trade organization.
- By
Disney Cuts Hundreds More Jobs in New Round of Layoffs as Corporate Streamlining Casualties Mount
Human resources and tech were hit particularly hard by the layoffs.
- By
Theater Owners’ Lobbying Group Eyes Global Expansion
Cinema United, led by Michael O'Leary, is aiming to grow its policy advocacy efforts among international exhibitors.
- By
How a Microdramas Director Landed Her First Feature Film Gig
Kristen Brancaccio has been announced as the helmer of Graviteur Studios’ ‘Crush Party,’ which is eyeing a theatrical release. She explains how her YouTube and verticals background prepared her for this moment.
- By
PGA Tour Taps Ryan Holcomb to Lead Original Content (Exclusive)
Holcomb, most recently with Box to Box Films, will help develop the golf tour's content strategy.
- By