Netflix TV Executives Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia and Andrew McQuinn Among Layoffs
As were Jason Pan, Aaron Davidson and Dan Evans.
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Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Andrew McQuinn & Carolina Garcia Among Netflix TV Execs Impacted By Layoffs
Names of scripted television executives leaving as part of the ongoing Netflix layoffs, which are impacting about 1,000 employees, have started to emerge. Those departing include four Director-level execs, Lisa Lang McMullen,…
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Doug Belgrad Leaving As Netflix VP Of Film Amid Layoffs
Doug Belgrad is departing Netflix where he has been Vice President of Film for more than two years. His exit, which was confirmed by the streamer, is part of the major layoffs…
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Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs
The exec had been at the streaming giant since 2024, when he was hired by film chief Dan Lin.
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Skydance Shares Tumble In Technical Adjustment As Inflation, Interest Rate Jitters Roil Market; Apple Regains $5 Trillion Market Cap
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Eric Nam, Singer and ‘The Traitors’ Star, Signs with UTA (Exclusive)
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‘Street Fighter’ With $70M WW Global Start & ‘The Devils’ Are First Paramount & Warner Bros Pics Opening Post-Merger – Preview
Here we go. The first two movies under the newly combined Paramount Warner Bros merger, Legendary’s Street Fighter via the Melrose lot and Clockwork’s limited 4K re-release of Ken Russell’s 1971 The…
Sally Rooney’s Books Pulled From U.K. Shelves Amid Controversy Over Palestine Action Support
“I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions, and I am wholly prepared to accept the consequences,” the 'Normal People' author said.
Ex-Beach Boy Al Jardine on Former Bandmate Mike Love’s Health: “It’s Shocking … He’s Trapped”
Jardine, who's not in regular contact with Love, found himself "speechless" and "really depressed" when he saw the recent footage of Love onstage but knows the Beach Boys frontman doesn't want to…
“It Was Unpitchable”: How ‘Wicker’ Became the Horniest, Most Tender Film of the Year
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Jim Roppo Named Vice Chair at Warner Records
The news comes hours after news broke that Roppo, previously chairman and CEO at Republic Records, and other major executives were leaving Universal Music Group.
CAA Signs ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright
EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Ella Bright, the female lead of the hit romantic drama series Off Campus and upcoming comedy Narcs. Bright’s profile has risen quickly with the success of Off Campus,…
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Renewed For Season 2 By Apple TV
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed will be back for another go-round. Apple TV announced Wednesday that it has renewed the dark comedy thriller for a second season. A writers room is underway, we hear,…
‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ Scores Season 2 Renewal at Apple TV
Production on the second season is set to begin in the first half of 2027.
Aaron Paul Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: “I Am So Sorry You Were Hurting, My Friend”
Aaron Paul paid tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte after his death at 34. The actor, who played Jesse Pinkman in the AMC series, took to social media to memorialize…
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins & Christina Elmore Launch Tomorrow/Today, Acquire ‘Black Girl, Jump’ For TV Development
EXCLUSIVE: Actor-producers Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins & Christina Elmore are making it official: with the pre-emptive acquisition of TV rights to Black Girl, Jump, a young adult horror novel from Charlene Thomas, they…
Andrew Haas Joins ‘The Brutalist’ Producer’s Andrew Lauren Productions As Head Of Production And Development
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Haas has joined the production banner of The Brutalist producer Andrew Lauren as Head of Production and Development. At Andrew Lauren Productions, Haas will help Lauren ramp up his film…
Inevitable Foundation Reveals 2026 Accelerate Fellows
EXCLUSIVE: Inevitable Foundation has revealed the six fellows who were selected for its 2026 Accelerate program. This year’s fellows are: Erica Lane, Peter H. Lee, David Radcliff, Emma Layden, and writing partners…
Mark Duplass Joins Hulu Limited Series ‘Victoria’
Christy Hall’s Hulu limited series Victoria has added Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) to its cast, joining the previously announced Li Jun Li and Diane Lane. Created and written by Hall (I…
Henry Siegel, TV Syndication Pioneer, Dies at 85
During his 40-year career, he helped kickstart the MTV Video Music Awards and the ESPYs and was behind the anticipated 1987 TV special ‘Return to the Titanic.’
The Whale at the Center of ‘Whalefall’ is “the Good Guy,” Actually
Director Brian Duffield and star Austin Abrams debuted their thriller in L.A. on Tuesday, explaining why the film is quite different than 'Jaws.'
Everything We Know About Prime Video’s ‘Rose Hill’ Series Adaptation So Far
One of Prime Video’s next big book adaptation bets is that on Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series. The streamer is adapting the contemporary small-town romance into a TV show, which sounds like…
Donald Trump To Appeal Judge’s Ruling That Sidelined White House Ban On CNN, Politico And MS NOW
Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal of a judge’s ruling that has put on hold the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the grounds. U.S. District Judge…
‘Red Sonja’ Producer Christa Campbell Launches Film & TV Company XTA Media
EXCLUSIVE: LA-based producer-financier Christa Campbell has launched film, TV and media company XTA Media, which has seed funding from London and Denmark-based private investment firm Three Thousand Capital. Campbell’s credits as a…
Everything We Know About ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 So Far
The culture clash will continue in Season 4 of Julian Fellowes’ HBO period drama The Gilded Age, based on the turn-of-the-century time period in America that lasted between 1870 and 1900. Some…
Universal Music Undergoes Shake Up With Def Jam, Republic Senior Execs Among Departures
Among the top exits, sources say, are Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun and Republic Records' Jim Roppo.
List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More
Media layoffs across the entertainment industry are hitting hard after the past two years’ avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the Covid-19 pandemic, dual Hollywood strikes…
‘South Park’ Takes On Aura Battles in Midseason Episode
Kyle tries to keep his little brother from being “cringe” as the viral trend sweeps South America.
How Matthew Gray Gubler Went Back To The Drawing Board For ‘Einstein’
One of the big shows coming to the international market at the MIPCOM programming bazaar in Cannes this week was Einstein, the long-in-the-making series from CBS Studios with Paramount Global Content Distribution…
Comedian Alfred Robles Sets Debut Hour Special With Gabriel Iglesias As Executive Producer
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Alfred Robles has announced that his first hour stand-up special will release on YouTube on October 23rd. He’s also unveiled a trailer, which you can view above. In the special,…
‘Abbott Elementary’ Welcomes Miranda Cosgrove, Edi Patterson & Ali Wong As Season 6 Guest Stars
EXCLUSIVE: Abbott Elementary is setting up for another season full of famous faces. Miranda Cosgrove, Edi Patterson and Ali Wong will all guest star in upcoming episodes, Deadline has confirmed. Details on…
SFFILM’s Doc Stories To Open With Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th,’ Showcase ‘Tutu,’ ‘Black Sunflowers,’ ’Soul Patrol’ & More
Oscar winners and Oscar-nominated filmmakers will be converging on San Francisco for the 12th edition of Doc Stories, the prestigious nonfiction film festival put on by SFFILM. The cinematic event running November…
Midjourney: Report Claims AI Model Is Worst Offender For Flouting Hollywood Copyright
EXCLUSIVE: Disney and NBCUniversal accused Midjourney of being a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” in a lawsuit last year. More than 18 months on, the company has allegedly failed to clean up its…