Some 70 roles have been made redundant as Casey Bloys implements Wbd-led restructure
Warner Bros Discovery has closed HBO Max’s international originals team, which was behind deals such as buying US rights to It’s A Sin, as part of 70 layoffs under chief content officer Casey Bloys.
Bloys, who leads on content for HBO and HBO Max, is overseeing a 14 cut to his programming operations, with senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim’s team one of the worst hit.
An internal memo from Bloys stated that in light of Wbd’s “sizable international footprint” under international chief Gerhard Zeiler, HBO...
Warner Bros Discovery has closed HBO Max’s international originals team, which was behind deals such as buying US rights to It’s A Sin, as part of 70 layoffs under chief content officer Casey Bloys.
Bloys, who leads on content for HBO and HBO Max, is overseeing a 14 cut to his programming operations, with senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim’s team one of the worst hit.
An internal memo from Bloys stated that in light of Wbd’s “sizable international footprint” under international chief Gerhard Zeiler, HBO...
- 8/16/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys sent a memo to employees this afternoon, explaining the decision by Warner Bros. Discovery to layoff 70 employees, or 14 of his workforce, as the company restructures. The move, announced the morning, comes as Warner Bros. Discovery prepares to merge HBO Max and Discovery+ into one streamer — with the decision made to reduce redundancies in unscripted programming. But a changing business model also led to cuts in scripted children’s and family fare, casting, international and acquisitions.
“Unfortunately, the environment in which we operate is changing rapidly, and it is up to us to continue to refine our model to chart a course for long term success,” he wrote in the memo. “As you heard from David Zaslav during our last earnings call, producing top-tier HBO/Max scripted content is crucial to Wbd’s future. Part of this process involves an honest assessment of what we need moving forward.
“Unfortunately, the environment in which we operate is changing rapidly, and it is up to us to continue to refine our model to chart a course for long term success,” he wrote in the memo. “As you heard from David Zaslav during our last earnings call, producing top-tier HBO/Max scripted content is crucial to Wbd’s future. Part of this process involves an honest assessment of what we need moving forward.
- 8/15/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
At the end of a day that saw about 70 (14) staffers in his divisions getting laid off, Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO & HBO Max, just sent an email to his team about the cuts as well as his new (old) senior HBO/Max scripted executive team of Amy Gravitt, Francesca Orsi and Sarah Aubrey, which includes new responsibilities for Gravitt and Aubrey.
In the memo (read it in full below), Bloys lays out the responsibilities for his top executives on the scripted and documentary side who are staying on and also highlights the accomplishments of the top executives who are leaving as a result of the layoffs: Jennifer O’Connell, Jennifer Kim; Michael Quigley and Linda Lowy.
“Although I am confident these structural changes will allow us to sustain a thriving business model, these decisions have been extremely painful to make,” Bloys wrote. “We operate in an environment where we...
In the memo (read it in full below), Bloys lays out the responsibilities for his top executives on the scripted and documentary side who are staying on and also highlights the accomplishments of the top executives who are leaving as a result of the layoffs: Jennifer O’Connell, Jennifer Kim; Michael Quigley and Linda Lowy.
“Although I am confident these structural changes will allow us to sustain a thriving business model, these decisions have been extremely painful to make,” Bloys wrote. “We operate in an environment where we...
- 8/15/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After weeks of speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery is ready to reveal some of the changes that will take place at HBO Max, in advance of next year’s anticipated combination of the HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming services. And as expected, HBO Max will downsize its reality programming department.
As part of the changes, around 14 of the staff under the oversight of HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys will be reduced. That translates to around 70 employees (from across HBO and HBO Max) who will be laid off in this restructure.
As part of the changes, Sarah Aubrey, the current head of original content at HBO Max, will now focus her oversight on the Max Originals drama slate. In addition, she will now also work in international programming strategy alongside the Warner Bros. Discovery International team, led by Gerhard Zeiler. Joey Chavez, exec VP Programming, will continue to report...
As part of the changes, around 14 of the staff under the oversight of HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys will be reduced. That translates to around 70 employees (from across HBO and HBO Max) who will be laid off in this restructure.
As part of the changes, Sarah Aubrey, the current head of original content at HBO Max, will now focus her oversight on the Max Originals drama slate. In addition, she will now also work in international programming strategy alongside the Warner Bros. Discovery International team, led by Gerhard Zeiler. Joey Chavez, exec VP Programming, will continue to report...
- 8/15/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The US House of Representatives has passed (278-134) a bill to ban private possession, public contact and increase restrictions on the breeding, trade, and exploitation of big cats.
The Big Cat Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210), sponsored by Representative Mike Quigley and Senator Richard Blumenthal, now heads to the Senate floor.
Animal Defenders International (Adi) is joined by a variety of celebrities calling on the public to support the bill, which focuses on the private ownership, trade, and breeding of certain species – it is directly aimed at backyard breeders, roadside zoos, cub petting, & photo operations – the ‘Joe Exotics’ in the US.
Captive big cats are frequently declawed, though the practice is prohibited by the Usda since 2005, and often have smashed teeth. Exhibitors rely upon physical abuse, severe confinement, and drugs to put these dangerous species in direct contact with the public, endangering both the animal and humans. This perpetuates the...
The Big Cat Public Safety Act (HR263/ S1210), sponsored by Representative Mike Quigley and Senator Richard Blumenthal, now heads to the Senate floor.
Animal Defenders International (Adi) is joined by a variety of celebrities calling on the public to support the bill, which focuses on the private ownership, trade, and breeding of certain species – it is directly aimed at backyard breeders, roadside zoos, cub petting, & photo operations – the ‘Joe Exotics’ in the US.
Captive big cats are frequently declawed, though the practice is prohibited by the Usda since 2005, and often have smashed teeth. Exhibitors rely upon physical abuse, severe confinement, and drugs to put these dangerous species in direct contact with the public, endangering both the animal and humans. This perpetuates the...
- 8/2/2022
- Look to the Stars
The American Black Film Festival has announced this year’s Best of ABFF award winners, with “Our Father, the Devil” and “Feel Like Ghosts” among the top honorees.
After two years of virtual programing, ABFF returned to Miami Beach for its 26th edition, with live events held June 15-19. The 2022 winners were announced by Emmy nominee Dondré Whitfield, who hosted the ceremony on the final day of ABFF’s in-person program, with a virtual presentation of the event now available to view on its custom-designed online platform, ABFF Play, where the festival continues until June 30.
The Best of ABFF Awards includes winners in the official film selection categories — narrative and documentary features, web series and the 25th HBO Short Film Award Showcase, decided by a jury led by Michael Quigley, Warner Bros. Discovery’s exec VP of content acquisitions for TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO and HBO Max — as well as...
After two years of virtual programing, ABFF returned to Miami Beach for its 26th edition, with live events held June 15-19. The 2022 winners were announced by Emmy nominee Dondré Whitfield, who hosted the ceremony on the final day of ABFF’s in-person program, with a virtual presentation of the event now available to view on its custom-designed online platform, ABFF Play, where the festival continues until June 30.
The Best of ABFF Awards includes winners in the official film selection categories — narrative and documentary features, web series and the 25th HBO Short Film Award Showcase, decided by a jury led by Michael Quigley, Warner Bros. Discovery’s exec VP of content acquisitions for TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO and HBO Max — as well as...
- 6/27/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max will soon be the new home for ViacomCBS’ “The Other Two” and “South Side” comedies, which will hit WarnerMedia’s streaming service in 2021.
WarnerMedia announced that the first seasons of those shows will arrive on HBO Max in 2021, followed by new seasons that will exclusively stream as Max Original series. A specific date for the shows’ HBO Max debuts, as well as their new seasons, was not provided.
The deal also brings autobiographical comedy “Awkawfina is Nora from Queens,” which stars and is co-created by the Golden Globe-winning actress and singer, to HBO Max. The first season of that series is currently available on HBO Max and Season 2, which is slated to air on Comedy Central in summer 2021, will begin streaming on HBO Max sometime after its Comedy Central airing.
“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic...
WarnerMedia announced that the first seasons of those shows will arrive on HBO Max in 2021, followed by new seasons that will exclusively stream as Max Original series. A specific date for the shows’ HBO Max debuts, as well as their new seasons, was not provided.
The deal also brings autobiographical comedy “Awkawfina is Nora from Queens,” which stars and is co-created by the Golden Globe-winning actress and singer, to HBO Max. The first season of that series is currently available on HBO Max and Season 2, which is slated to air on Comedy Central in summer 2021, will begin streaming on HBO Max sometime after its Comedy Central airing.
“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic...
- 8/14/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Two Comedy Central series, “South Side” and “The Other Two” are moving to streaming, but not the one ViacomCBS owns. HBO Max announced Thursday it has acquired the two series, which will now become Max Originals, ahead of their second seasons.
The two series had previously gotten sophomore pick-ups from the ViacomCBS cable network. The first seasons of “The Other Two” and “South Side” will land on the platform in 2021 followed by brand new seasons. Both series will continue to be produced by Comedy Central Productions.
Additionally, HBO Max acquired the streaming rights for “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,” which will still air on Comedy Central.
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“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max. We know our audiences will...
The two series had previously gotten sophomore pick-ups from the ViacomCBS cable network. The first seasons of “The Other Two” and “South Side” will land on the platform in 2021 followed by brand new seasons. Both series will continue to be produced by Comedy Central Productions.
Additionally, HBO Max acquired the streaming rights for “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,” which will still air on Comedy Central.
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“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max. We know our audiences will...
- 8/13/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The Comedy Central shows “The Other Two” and “South Side” are moving to HBO Max.
In a deal between Comedy Central Productions and the streaming service, the first seasons of both shows will become available on HBO Max in 2021, with future seasons debuting exclusively on HBO Max instead of Comedy Central.
In addition, HBO Max will become the exclusive streaming home of the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The first season is now available on HBO Max. Season 2 will debut on Comedy Central next summer before becoming available on HBO Max.
“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max. We know our audiences will want to watch again and again,” said Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions at WarnerMedia. “We are strategically thinking of the fans first, and...
In a deal between Comedy Central Productions and the streaming service, the first seasons of both shows will become available on HBO Max in 2021, with future seasons debuting exclusively on HBO Max instead of Comedy Central.
In addition, HBO Max will become the exclusive streaming home of the Comedy Central series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The first season is now available on HBO Max. Season 2 will debut on Comedy Central next summer before becoming available on HBO Max.
“These ground-breaking and hilarious programs are cultural touchstones and we are excited about the diverse group of comedic voices they will bring to HBO Max. We know our audiences will want to watch again and again,” said Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions at WarnerMedia. “We are strategically thinking of the fans first, and...
- 8/13/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Comedy Central is shipping two well-received freshman comedies over to HBO Max.
The fledgling streamer announced Thursday that it has picked up The Other Two and South Side, which will now be “Max Originals.” Their first seasons, which aired on Comedy Central in 2019, will begin streaming on HBO Max in 2021. Their second seasons will follow and be exclusive to HBO Max.
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The Other Two — which TVLine deemed one of...
The fledgling streamer announced Thursday that it has picked up The Other Two and South Side, which will now be “Max Originals.” Their first seasons, which aired on Comedy Central in 2019, will begin streaming on HBO Max in 2021. Their second seasons will follow and be exclusive to HBO Max.
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The Other Two — which TVLine deemed one of...
- 8/13/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
HBO Max has struck a programming deal with Comedy Central for three of its original live-action series.
Under the pact, praised Comedy Central comedies The Other Two and South Side will migrate to the WarnerMedia platform and become HBO Max originals, starting with their upcoming second seasons. Additionally, HBO Max has become the exclusive streaming home to Comedy Central’s hit semi-autobiographical comedy Awkawfina is Nora from Queens, headlined by The Farewell and Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina.
Comedy Central has been pairing down its live-action comedy slate while shifting its programming focus on adult animation, tapping into IP across ViacomCBS to build an original animated slate around stalwart South Park. In the past couple of months, the network has greenlighted Beavis and Butt-Head and The Ren & Stimpy Show reboots as well as Daria spinoff Jodie. Comedy Central’s remaining live-action lineup consists of a couple of series, led by Awkawfina,...
Under the pact, praised Comedy Central comedies The Other Two and South Side will migrate to the WarnerMedia platform and become HBO Max originals, starting with their upcoming second seasons. Additionally, HBO Max has become the exclusive streaming home to Comedy Central’s hit semi-autobiographical comedy Awkawfina is Nora from Queens, headlined by The Farewell and Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina.
Comedy Central has been pairing down its live-action comedy slate while shifting its programming focus on adult animation, tapping into IP across ViacomCBS to build an original animated slate around stalwart South Park. In the past couple of months, the network has greenlighted Beavis and Butt-Head and The Ren & Stimpy Show reboots as well as Daria spinoff Jodie. Comedy Central’s remaining live-action lineup consists of a couple of series, led by Awkawfina,...
- 8/13/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt will discuss the upcoming HBO Max streaming service during a keynote discussion at the 2020 Nab Show Executive Leadership Summit on April 19.
Greenblatt will join Variety business editor Cynthia Littleton for a Q&a session that will touch on WarnerMedia’s plans with sister companies HBO, TNT, TBS, truTV, and Otter Media, in addition to the plans for HBO Max, which is slated to release in May. Greenblatt oversees all of those WarnerMedia decisions and is responsible for their creative and operating decisions. The invite-only Nab Show event, which is run by the National Association of Broadcasters, is produced in partnership with Variety and will be held at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
WarnerMedia executives have begun actively promoting HBO Max in recent months, though release dates for the platform’s original titles have yet to be released. Most key details about the streaming service...
Greenblatt will join Variety business editor Cynthia Littleton for a Q&a session that will touch on WarnerMedia’s plans with sister companies HBO, TNT, TBS, truTV, and Otter Media, in addition to the plans for HBO Max, which is slated to release in May. Greenblatt oversees all of those WarnerMedia decisions and is responsible for their creative and operating decisions. The invite-only Nab Show event, which is run by the National Association of Broadcasters, is produced in partnership with Variety and will be held at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
WarnerMedia executives have begun actively promoting HBO Max in recent months, though release dates for the platform’s original titles have yet to be released. Most key details about the streaming service...
- 2/12/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Den of Geek Staff Jan 22, 2020
The Harry Potter movies, why McDonald's coke tastes better, the best sci-fi movie aliens from the 2010, and more in today's Link Tank!
The Harry Potter movies will not be on Warner Bros' new streaming service HBO Max, thanks to NBC Universal.
"The news was confirmed recently during the Television Critics Association winter press tour (as reported by Vanity Fair). Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions at WarnerMedia’s TNT, TBS, TruTV, HBO, and HBOMax—ah, megacorporations—flatly acknowledged that Harry and his wizarding friends will not be apparating themselves alongside the Justice League or the Studio Ghibli back catalog. “Harry Potter is tied up with another programming group,” Quigley simply told gathered press. That programming group? NBCUniversal."
Read more at Gizmodo.
Ariel is going to have "more power" in the live action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid.
"The live-action reboot of Mulan is on the horizon,...
The Harry Potter movies, why McDonald's coke tastes better, the best sci-fi movie aliens from the 2010, and more in today's Link Tank!
The Harry Potter movies will not be on Warner Bros' new streaming service HBO Max, thanks to NBC Universal.
"The news was confirmed recently during the Television Critics Association winter press tour (as reported by Vanity Fair). Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions at WarnerMedia’s TNT, TBS, TruTV, HBO, and HBOMax—ah, megacorporations—flatly acknowledged that Harry and his wizarding friends will not be apparating themselves alongside the Justice League or the Studio Ghibli back catalog. “Harry Potter is tied up with another programming group,” Quigley simply told gathered press. That programming group? NBCUniversal."
Read more at Gizmodo.
Ariel is going to have "more power" in the live action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid.
"The live-action reboot of Mulan is on the horizon,...
- 1/22/2020
- Den of Geek
After 13 days, the 2020 Television Critics Association (TCA) Winter Press Tour has come to a close.
Below are 13 of our top takeaways from the never-ending TV media event occupying the Langham Huntington Pasadena ballroom. Thanks for all of the free coffee, but now we need some sleep.
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Some Awards Shows Have Hosts, Some Don’t
The Oscars don’t need a host, and the Golden Globes got two.
ABC chief Karey Burke told those in attendance that the 2020 Academy Awards will have “no traditional host” again this year. Hey, it sure worked out last year — check out these TV ratings.
We also got this year’s Emmys date from ABC. Nominations for the Sunday, Sept. 20 show will come out on Tuesday, July 14, ABC said, and “Host(s) and producers for the telecast will...
Below are 13 of our top takeaways from the never-ending TV media event occupying the Langham Huntington Pasadena ballroom. Thanks for all of the free coffee, but now we need some sleep.
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Some Awards Shows Have Hosts, Some Don’t
The Oscars don’t need a host, and the Golden Globes got two.
ABC chief Karey Burke told those in attendance that the 2020 Academy Awards will have “no traditional host” again this year. Hey, it sure worked out last year — check out these TV ratings.
We also got this year’s Emmys date from ABC. Nominations for the Sunday, Sept. 20 show will come out on Tuesday, July 14, ABC said, and “Host(s) and producers for the telecast will...
- 1/19/2020
- by Wrap TV Team
- The Wrap
Carla Gugino‘s crime drama Jett is officially seeking a new home for Season 2, following the news that Cinemax will no longer produce original series.
During the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Wednesday, HBO Max’s chief content officer Kevin Reilly confirmed that Cinemax would not pursue any further original programming.
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“I think you can expect there won’t be any more Cinemax Originals being produced going forward,...
During the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Wednesday, HBO Max’s chief content officer Kevin Reilly confirmed that Cinemax would not pursue any further original programming.
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“I think you can expect there won’t be any more Cinemax Originals being produced going forward,...
- 1/16/2020
- TVLine.com
WarnerMedia executives unveiled new details about HBO Max on Wednesday at the TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour, clarifying that all legacy and current HBO content will be available on the service alongside a dizzying array of television shows and films from the AT&T-owned company’s myriad brands.
WarnerMedia executives previously said HBO’s full library would be available on HBO Max during the streaming service’s initial reveal last October, but questions of current show access have dogged the service — which will co-exist alongside the similar-sounding HBO, HBO Now, and HBO Go — since then. HBO Max Chief Content Officer Kevin Riley, Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey, and Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions Michael Quigley took the stage to clear the air and discuss some of the shows that will be exclusive to the streaming service, which will have offer an option for subscribers to filter all non-hbo content.
WarnerMedia executives previously said HBO’s full library would be available on HBO Max during the streaming service’s initial reveal last October, but questions of current show access have dogged the service — which will co-exist alongside the similar-sounding HBO, HBO Now, and HBO Go — since then. HBO Max Chief Content Officer Kevin Riley, Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey, and Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions Michael Quigley took the stage to clear the air and discuss some of the shows that will be exclusive to the streaming service, which will have offer an option for subscribers to filter all non-hbo content.
- 1/16/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Cinemax will no longer produce original content, nor will its existing shows like “Jett” and “Warrior” be part of HBO Max when it launches, WarnerMedia executives said Wednesday.
“I think you can expect there will not be any more Cinemax originals being produced going forward,” HBO Max boss Kevin Reilly said during the Television Critics Association press tour. Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions for the streaming service, said that Cinemax original content will not be the on service either, though the channel is not going away the same way Audience Network will.
“We’re not planning to bring the Cinemax content into the service overall,” he said. “I think it still serves an important value for its customers in terms of its movie offerings.”
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That leaves the fate of shows like “Jett” and “Warrior” up in the air.
“I think you can expect there will not be any more Cinemax originals being produced going forward,” HBO Max boss Kevin Reilly said during the Television Critics Association press tour. Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions for the streaming service, said that Cinemax original content will not be the on service either, though the channel is not going away the same way Audience Network will.
“We’re not planning to bring the Cinemax content into the service overall,” he said. “I think it still serves an important value for its customers in terms of its movie offerings.”
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That leaves the fate of shows like “Jett” and “Warrior” up in the air.
- 1/15/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Cinemax will no longer commission original shows as HBO Max gears up for its forthcoming launch.
The HBO sister network will continue to remain as a linear cable channel, which largely airs movies, but the Cinemax brand will not be transferred to the HBO Max service.
The revelation came up during the HBO Max exec session at the Winter TCA press tour with HBO Max Chief Content Officer Kevin Reilly, HBO Max Chief Content Officer Sarah Aubrey and Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions and strategy.
Reilly said, “You can expect that there won’t be any more [Cinemax] originals.”
Cinemax has changed its originals strategy a number of times in recent years. It has largely been involved as the U.S. home for international co-productions such as Left Bank-produced action drama Strike Back, which is a co-pro with UK’s Sky, and detective drama C.B Strike,...
The HBO sister network will continue to remain as a linear cable channel, which largely airs movies, but the Cinemax brand will not be transferred to the HBO Max service.
The revelation came up during the HBO Max exec session at the Winter TCA press tour with HBO Max Chief Content Officer Kevin Reilly, HBO Max Chief Content Officer Sarah Aubrey and Michael Quigley, executive vice president of content acquisitions and strategy.
Reilly said, “You can expect that there won’t be any more [Cinemax] originals.”
Cinemax has changed its originals strategy a number of times in recent years. It has largely been involved as the U.S. home for international co-productions such as Left Bank-produced action drama Strike Back, which is a co-pro with UK’s Sky, and detective drama C.B Strike,...
- 1/15/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
While the HBO Max executives Wednesday at TCA highlighted 500 classic movies to be on the service at launch later this spring, curated by Turner Classic Movies, don’t expect to see Harry Potter. “Harry Potter is tied up with another programming group,” said Michael Quigley, Evp Content Acquisitions at TNT, TBS, TruTV, HBO and HBO Max.
What? How?
In 2016, NBCUniversal wrapped up an exclusive deal for all Warner Bros’ J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World movies including the Fantastic Beasts spinoffs. That contract began in July 2018 and goes through April 2025, giving all Comcast TV networks all on-air and digital rights. Universal theme parks is also the home for Harry Potter experiences.
“Those discussions will continue,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer, HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS & TruTV. “You can’t have our experience without Harry Potter.”
On Thursday, Comcast will hold an investors day to show off their new streaming service Peacock.
What? How?
In 2016, NBCUniversal wrapped up an exclusive deal for all Warner Bros’ J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World movies including the Fantastic Beasts spinoffs. That contract began in July 2018 and goes through April 2025, giving all Comcast TV networks all on-air and digital rights. Universal theme parks is also the home for Harry Potter experiences.
“Those discussions will continue,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer, HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS & TruTV. “You can’t have our experience without Harry Potter.”
On Thursday, Comcast will hold an investors day to show off their new streaming service Peacock.
- 1/15/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia named the executive team for its upcoming HBO Max streaming service that will work under Kevin Reilly and Sarah Aubrey, who named head of originals earlier this year.
Joining the team will be Joey Chavez as executive vice president of original drama; Jessie Henderson as executive vice president of original feature films; Jeniffer Kim as senior vice president of international originals; Suzanna Makkos as executive vice president of original comedy and animation, and Jennifer O’Connell as executive vice president of original non-fiction and kids.
Aubrey was named head of originals for the service in January. Reilly serves as chief content officer for HBO Max and president of cable networks TNT, TBS and truTV.
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On the business operations and strategy group are: Eric Besner as senior vice president of business development and strategy; Sandra Dewey...
Joining the team will be Joey Chavez as executive vice president of original drama; Jessie Henderson as executive vice president of original feature films; Jeniffer Kim as senior vice president of international originals; Suzanna Makkos as executive vice president of original comedy and animation, and Jennifer O’Connell as executive vice president of original non-fiction and kids.
Aubrey was named head of originals for the service in January. Reilly serves as chief content officer for HBO Max and president of cable networks TNT, TBS and truTV.
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On the business operations and strategy group are: Eric Besner as senior vice president of business development and strategy; Sandra Dewey...
- 7/18/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
WarnerMedia has unveiled its original programming and business operations and strategy teams as the company builds out its HBO Max streaming platform.
Sarah Aubrey will lead the original programming group as head of original content, reporting to HBO Max chief content officer Kevin Reilly. Joining her on that team are Joey Chavez as executive vice president of original drama, Jessie Henderson as exec VP of original feature films, Jeniffer Kim as senior VP of international originals, Suzanna Makkos as exec VP of original comedy and animation, and Jennifer O’Connell as exec VP of original non-fiction and kids.
On the business operations and strategy team, Eric Besner has been named senior VP of business development and strategy. Sandra Dewey is now president of business operations and production; Meredith Gertier is exec VP of program strategy and planning, reporting to HBO Programming president Casey Bloys; and Michael Quigley is now exec...
Sarah Aubrey will lead the original programming group as head of original content, reporting to HBO Max chief content officer Kevin Reilly. Joining her on that team are Joey Chavez as executive vice president of original drama, Jessie Henderson as exec VP of original feature films, Jeniffer Kim as senior VP of international originals, Suzanna Makkos as exec VP of original comedy and animation, and Jennifer O’Connell as exec VP of original non-fiction and kids.
On the business operations and strategy team, Eric Besner has been named senior VP of business development and strategy. Sandra Dewey is now president of business operations and production; Meredith Gertier is exec VP of program strategy and planning, reporting to HBO Programming president Casey Bloys; and Michael Quigley is now exec...
- 7/18/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
WarnerMedia’s newly christened HBO Max streaming service has announced titles and roles for a slate of executives across creative and business operations and strategy.
Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV, made the official announcement of the team leading original programming and acquisitions for the service. Bob Greenblatt, Chairman of Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer for AT&T-owned WarnerMedia, has ultimate oversight of the streaming group. HBO Max will debut in the spring of 2020 for a monthly subscription price to be determined. The company has also promised an ad-supported component, but as yet has not revealed any details of that offering.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, is the lead executive at HBO Max, reporting to Reilly, in a role originally signaled in January. Aubrey and Reilly worked closely together at TNT to overhaul its original programming strategy, premiering shows like The Alienist, Animal Kingdom, Claws and I Am The Night.
Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max and president, TNT, TBS, and truTV, made the official announcement of the team leading original programming and acquisitions for the service. Bob Greenblatt, Chairman of Entertainment & Direct-To-Consumer for AT&T-owned WarnerMedia, has ultimate oversight of the streaming group. HBO Max will debut in the spring of 2020 for a monthly subscription price to be determined. The company has also promised an ad-supported component, but as yet has not revealed any details of that offering.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, is the lead executive at HBO Max, reporting to Reilly, in a role originally signaled in January. Aubrey and Reilly worked closely together at TNT to overhaul its original programming strategy, premiering shows like The Alienist, Animal Kingdom, Claws and I Am The Night.
- 7/18/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Joey Chavez, Jeniffer Kim, Suzanna Makkos, Jennifer O’Connell join.
WarnerMedia has appointed a slew of executives, most of them already working in other divisions of the media giant, to fill out the original programming and business operations teams for the company’s upcoming HBO Max streaming service.
Joining head of original content Sarah Aubrey in the service’s original programming group is executive vice-president of original drama Joey Chavez, previously senior vice-president of programming at WarnerMedia’s TNT, and senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim, formerly senior vice-president of original programming at TBS. Kim, said the company, will...
WarnerMedia has appointed a slew of executives, most of them already working in other divisions of the media giant, to fill out the original programming and business operations teams for the company’s upcoming HBO Max streaming service.
Joining head of original content Sarah Aubrey in the service’s original programming group is executive vice-president of original drama Joey Chavez, previously senior vice-president of programming at WarnerMedia’s TNT, and senior vice-president of international originals Jeniffer Kim, formerly senior vice-president of original programming at TBS. Kim, said the company, will...
- 7/18/2019
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
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