The nominations for the Banff World Media Festival’s Rockie Awards have been announced, with American and British TV producers again set to dominate the international TV competition in the Canadian Rockies this year.
American TV shows earned 52 nominations, with FX Networks, National Geographic and Warner Bros. Discovery each nabbing five mentions for their series. That was followed closely by U.K. producers with 41 nominations, and Canadian producers with 37 mentions.
Among broadcasters, the BBC netted a field-leading 21 nominations for its programming across a range of categories. The Banff Rockies prize-giving will be streamed live on June 12 as part of an in-person event planned by festival organizers in Banff, Alberta.
U.S. producers dominate the best English language drama competition, with nominations for HBO’s Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus series, which will vie against the CBC/BET+ drama The Porter and the AMC and BBC drama This Is Going to Hurt.
American TV shows earned 52 nominations, with FX Networks, National Geographic and Warner Bros. Discovery each nabbing five mentions for their series. That was followed closely by U.K. producers with 41 nominations, and Canadian producers with 37 mentions.
Among broadcasters, the BBC netted a field-leading 21 nominations for its programming across a range of categories. The Banff Rockies prize-giving will be streamed live on June 12 as part of an in-person event planned by festival organizers in Banff, Alberta.
U.S. producers dominate the best English language drama competition, with nominations for HBO’s Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus series, which will vie against the CBC/BET+ drama The Porter and the AMC and BBC drama This Is Going to Hurt.
- 3/14/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
EbonyLife CEO Mo Abudu and execs from Starz, DreamWorks Animations and Universal International Studios are leading the jury for the Banff World Media Festival, which has unveiled nominations for its Rockie Awards.
Abudu, the founder of the pioneering African content producer, which has a number of deals in place with global players, will judge programs alongside Starz SVP, Head of Unscripted Programing, Alice Dickens-Koblin, DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer, Television, Peter Gal and Universal International Studios/UCP President Beatrice Springborn. Completing the jury are Incendo and Quebecor Content VP, Distribution, Cynthia Kennedy, eOne EVP, Co-Head of Scripted Development, Jacqueline Sacerio and BBC Studios Managing Director, Scripted, Mark Linsey.
The seven jurors will oversee the 44-year-old Rockie Awards and choose the Grand Jury Prize winner, selected from the top-scoring programs across the field of nominees. Last year’s winner was Channel 4’s Jack Thorne-penned Covid-19 drama The Help.
There are more than 100 nominees,...
Abudu, the founder of the pioneering African content producer, which has a number of deals in place with global players, will judge programs alongside Starz SVP, Head of Unscripted Programing, Alice Dickens-Koblin, DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer, Television, Peter Gal and Universal International Studios/UCP President Beatrice Springborn. Completing the jury are Incendo and Quebecor Content VP, Distribution, Cynthia Kennedy, eOne EVP, Co-Head of Scripted Development, Jacqueline Sacerio and BBC Studios Managing Director, Scripted, Mark Linsey.
The seven jurors will oversee the 44-year-old Rockie Awards and choose the Grand Jury Prize winner, selected from the top-scoring programs across the field of nominees. Last year’s winner was Channel 4’s Jack Thorne-penned Covid-19 drama The Help.
There are more than 100 nominees,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Women In Animation has unveiled the program for its fifth World Summit, which is part of the virtual programming for the hybrid version of the Annecy International Animation Festival taking place this year.
The event, produced in concert with South African animation studio Triggerfish, will also be available exclusively to Wia members from Monday, June 14th at 12:00 a.m. Pst through Saturday, June 19th. On the 20th, it will become available to the general public via Women in Animation’s website and YouTube channel.
Centered on the theme of “The Business Case For Diversity,” the 2021 virtual Summit will feature panels on topics including “Alternative Career Paths and Opportunities for Talent,” “Greenlighting Diverse Voices” and more. Highlights will include a Keynote speech presented by Justice Rx’s Vice President of Creative Affairs, Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin, as well as Fireside Chat with Marvel Studios’ Executive Vice President of Production, Victoria Alonso.
The event, produced in concert with South African animation studio Triggerfish, will also be available exclusively to Wia members from Monday, June 14th at 12:00 a.m. Pst through Saturday, June 19th. On the 20th, it will become available to the general public via Women in Animation’s website and YouTube channel.
Centered on the theme of “The Business Case For Diversity,” the 2021 virtual Summit will feature panels on topics including “Alternative Career Paths and Opportunities for Talent,” “Greenlighting Diverse Voices” and more. Highlights will include a Keynote speech presented by Justice Rx’s Vice President of Creative Affairs, Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin, as well as Fireside Chat with Marvel Studios’ Executive Vice President of Production, Victoria Alonso.
- 5/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Entertainment professionals overseeing everything from streaming to podcasts and sports broadcasts took part in the virtual Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by City National Bank on Wednesday and Thursday.
The summit’s focus covered the growth of online content consumption and technology’s role in helping entertainment companies survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Below are 10 takeaways pulled from some of the event’s conversations and panels.
Streamable “Comfort Food” Content is Finding Success
During the Breakthrough Streamers Elite Roundtable, presented by FilmTrack, Variety Intelligence Platform’s senior media analyst Gavin Bridge discussed the streaming boom that followed the onset of Covid-19 stay-at-home orders.
Devin Griffin, general manager for BET, said that the network’s streaming site saw patterns in the type of content consumed by its users. Much of the traffic across the board seemed to indicate that shows and movies that tell familiar stories brought a sense of stability to audiences stuck at home.
The summit’s focus covered the growth of online content consumption and technology’s role in helping entertainment companies survive the Covid-19 pandemic. Below are 10 takeaways pulled from some of the event’s conversations and panels.
Streamable “Comfort Food” Content is Finding Success
During the Breakthrough Streamers Elite Roundtable, presented by FilmTrack, Variety Intelligence Platform’s senior media analyst Gavin Bridge discussed the streaming boom that followed the onset of Covid-19 stay-at-home orders.
Devin Griffin, general manager for BET, said that the network’s streaming site saw patterns in the type of content consumed by its users. Much of the traffic across the board seemed to indicate that shows and movies that tell familiar stories brought a sense of stability to audiences stuck at home.
- 10/16/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
When the coronavirus pandemic forced much of the entertainment industry to work from home, DreamWorks Animation was able to pivot relatively easily. Thanks to the nature of animation work and the studio’s technological capabilities, the company “didn’t lose much of a beat,” chief creative officer Peter Gal tells Variety.
The trick, he says, has been continuing to foster innovation and a sense of community while staffers are physically apart. Remote work “requires a lot more strategic communication between people,” Gal says. “The kind of information or creative thinking that flows very easily between people when they share a space is not as easy when they don’t share a space. It’s just become incumbent on all of us — on creative leadership, on the shows, on executives, on everyone — involved in the process to make sure that we’re supporting people, not just on their work but in their lives.
The trick, he says, has been continuing to foster innovation and a sense of community while staffers are physically apart. Remote work “requires a lot more strategic communication between people,” Gal says. “The kind of information or creative thinking that flows very easily between people when they share a space is not as easy when they don’t share a space. It’s just become incumbent on all of us — on creative leadership, on the shows, on executives, on everyone — involved in the process to make sure that we’re supporting people, not just on their work but in their lives.
- 10/14/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Annecy, France — DreamWorks Animation Television will produce “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” a fantastical comedy adventure and coming of age tale created by Radford Sechrist (“How to Train Your Dragon 2”), and developed for TV by Bill Wolkoff (“Once Upon a Time”).Voice starring Karen Fukuhara (“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”), “Kipo” will be made available on Netflix in 2020.
“Kipo” was announced at a Dwa TV presentation in Annecy on Thursday which also revealed a full title for the studio’s upcoming “Fast & Furious” TV series – “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” and teased a stylish test and trailer for the spin-off. Dwa TV released “Kipo” and “Spy Racers” teaser trailers soon after the event.
Also on the presentation’s panel was “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Noelle Stevenson, talking about Upcoming Season 3. The presence of two young animators, both graphic novel creators and, in Sechrist’s case,...
“Kipo” was announced at a Dwa TV presentation in Annecy on Thursday which also revealed a full title for the studio’s upcoming “Fast & Furious” TV series – “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers” and teased a stylish test and trailer for the spin-off. Dwa TV released “Kipo” and “Spy Racers” teaser trailers soon after the event.
Also on the presentation’s panel was “She-Ra and the Princesses of Power” Noelle Stevenson, talking about Upcoming Season 3. The presence of two young animators, both graphic novel creators and, in Sechrist’s case,...
- 6/13/2019
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Randy Lake will join DreamWorks Animation as its new chief operating officer starting in July, the studio on announced on Wednesday.
Lake moves to DreamWorks after a 13-year stint at Sony Pictures. In his new role, Lake will oversee DreamWorks’ strategic planning and primary business operations, including feature and TV production, post-production, business and legal affairs, finance and technology. The appointment was made by DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Margie and her passionate and talented team and look forward to this opportunity to build upon DreamWorks’ storied legacy during such an exciting time at the studio,” Lake said in a statement.
Also Read: DreamWorks Animation President Margie Cohn Reorganizes Creative Ranks, Appoints New Executives
Lake’s move to the Universal-owned DreamWorks follows Amy Pascal who moved her production shingle from Sony to Universal earlier this month.
DreamWorks and Universal have been taking steps in...
Lake moves to DreamWorks after a 13-year stint at Sony Pictures. In his new role, Lake will oversee DreamWorks’ strategic planning and primary business operations, including feature and TV production, post-production, business and legal affairs, finance and technology. The appointment was made by DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Margie and her passionate and talented team and look forward to this opportunity to build upon DreamWorks’ storied legacy during such an exciting time at the studio,” Lake said in a statement.
Also Read: DreamWorks Animation President Margie Cohn Reorganizes Creative Ranks, Appoints New Executives
Lake’s move to the Universal-owned DreamWorks follows Amy Pascal who moved her production shingle from Sony to Universal earlier this month.
DreamWorks and Universal have been taking steps in...
- 5/15/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Universal’s DreamWorks Animation will sneak-peek extended footage for its upcoming feature “Abominable” (September 27) and premiere its latest short “Marooned” at the 43rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 10th-15th). The animation powerhouse’s president Margie Cohn will additionally offer a first look at the new “Fast & Furious” animated series, and present an exhibition of artwork from the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy at the Manège du haras. The third installment in the series, “The Hidden World,” has passed $509-million worldwide.
Following a strong CinemaCon promo, DreamWorks will preview its upcoming feature slate on June 11, headlined by “Abominable,” a co-production with Pearl Studio, written and directed by Jill Culton (“Open Season”), about teenager Yi (Chloe Bennet of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) venturing to the Himalayas to reunite a Yeti with its family.
“Marooned,” about selfish robot C-0R13, stranded on an abandoned lunar outpost,...
Following a strong CinemaCon promo, DreamWorks will preview its upcoming feature slate on June 11, headlined by “Abominable,” a co-production with Pearl Studio, written and directed by Jill Culton (“Open Season”), about teenager Yi (Chloe Bennet of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) venturing to the Himalayas to reunite a Yeti with its family.
“Marooned,” about selfish robot C-0R13, stranded on an abandoned lunar outpost,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Newly minted DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn has set her leadership team with two new roles at the Universal-owned shop.
Kristin Lowe has been named chief creative officer in feature films, and Peter Gal has the same role in television. Both will report to Cohn effective immediately, with several other workflow changes at the Burbank, Calif., animation studio.
Cohn has aligned the marketing, public relations, business and legal affairs, human resources, and recruiting functions for both film and TV as such: Michael Vollman has been named executive vice president in marketing; Courtenay Palaski has been named senior vice president in charge of communications; Josh Meyer will lead business affairs; and Ashley Brinsfield will oversee human resources and recruiting.
All of those positions will report to Cohn as well as CFO Kelly Betz, business operations head Daniel Solnicki, and Robbin Kelly in legal affairs.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned...
Kristin Lowe has been named chief creative officer in feature films, and Peter Gal has the same role in television. Both will report to Cohn effective immediately, with several other workflow changes at the Burbank, Calif., animation studio.
Cohn has aligned the marketing, public relations, business and legal affairs, human resources, and recruiting functions for both film and TV as such: Michael Vollman has been named executive vice president in marketing; Courtenay Palaski has been named senior vice president in charge of communications; Josh Meyer will lead business affairs; and Ashley Brinsfield will oversee human resources and recruiting.
All of those positions will report to Cohn as well as CFO Kelly Betz, business operations head Daniel Solnicki, and Robbin Kelly in legal affairs.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned...
- 2/28/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Newly appointed DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn announced two new leadership roles in addition to a realigned executive structure on Thursday.
Cohn named Kristin Lowe has the feature department’s chief creative officer and Peter Gal as the chief creative officer on the TV side, both of which are newly created roles. The appointments, which are effective immediately, place all aspects of creative under one leader in each division in an attempt to streamline management of upcoming slates.
Both Lowe and Gal will report directly to Cohn, who was tapped to head DreamWorks Animation in January.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned for growth as we continue to create beloved and award-winning films and television series,” Cohn said in a statement. “Kristin and Peter are both very well-respected executives, and their leadership will only serve to strengthen Dwa’s position as a home to the very best storytellers. The...
Cohn named Kristin Lowe has the feature department’s chief creative officer and Peter Gal as the chief creative officer on the TV side, both of which are newly created roles. The appointments, which are effective immediately, place all aspects of creative under one leader in each division in an attempt to streamline management of upcoming slates.
Both Lowe and Gal will report directly to Cohn, who was tapped to head DreamWorks Animation in January.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned for growth as we continue to create beloved and award-winning films and television series,” Cohn said in a statement. “Kristin and Peter are both very well-respected executives, and their leadership will only serve to strengthen Dwa’s position as a home to the very best storytellers. The...
- 2/28/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Following her appointment as DreamWorks Animation President back in January, Margie Cohn is realigning the executive structure on the Glendale lot.
Today Cohn named Kristin Lowe Chief Creative Officer, Features and Peter Gal appointed Chief Creative Officer, Television in newly created roles, effective immediately.
The appointments will strategically place all aspects of creative under one leader in each division to streamline management of upcoming slates.
In addition, Cohn has aligned the marketing, public relations, business and legal affairs, human resources and recruiting functions for both features and television respectively under Michael Vollman, Evp, Marketing; Courtenay Palaski, Svp/Head of Communications; Josh Meyer, Head of Business Affairs; and Ashley Brinsfield, Head of Human Resources and Recruiting. All of these positions will report to Cohn, along with CFO, Kelly Betz; Evp Business Operations, Daniel Solnicki; and Robbin Kelly, Head of Legal Affairs.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned for growth as...
Today Cohn named Kristin Lowe Chief Creative Officer, Features and Peter Gal appointed Chief Creative Officer, Television in newly created roles, effective immediately.
The appointments will strategically place all aspects of creative under one leader in each division to streamline management of upcoming slates.
In addition, Cohn has aligned the marketing, public relations, business and legal affairs, human resources and recruiting functions for both features and television respectively under Michael Vollman, Evp, Marketing; Courtenay Palaski, Svp/Head of Communications; Josh Meyer, Head of Business Affairs; and Ashley Brinsfield, Head of Human Resources and Recruiting. All of these positions will report to Cohn, along with CFO, Kelly Betz; Evp Business Operations, Daniel Solnicki; and Robbin Kelly, Head of Legal Affairs.
“With this new structure, Dwa is positioned for growth as...
- 2/28/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Newly installed DreamWorks Animation chief Margie Cohn has set her leadership team, naming Kristin Lowe chief creative officer of film, while Peter Gal will have the same title on the television side.
Both are newly created roles. The appointments — announced Thursday as Dwa celebrates the box office success of How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World — are effective immediately.
Cohn, who reports to Universal Pictures Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley, was promoted to her post in January as part of a reorganization putting Dwa's film and TV operations under one executive (she previously ran the television ...
Both are newly created roles. The appointments — announced Thursday as Dwa celebrates the box office success of How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World — are effective immediately.
Cohn, who reports to Universal Pictures Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley, was promoted to her post in January as part of a reorganization putting Dwa's film and TV operations under one executive (she previously ran the television ...
- 2/28/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Newly installed DreamWorks Animation chief Margie Cohn has set her leadership team, naming Kristin Lowe chief creative officer of film, while Peter Gal will have the same title on the television side.
Both are newly created roles. The appointments — announced Thursday as Dwa celebrates the box office success of How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World — are effective immediately.
Cohn, who reports to Universal Pictures Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley, was promoted to her post in January as part of a reorganization putting Dwa's film and TV operations under one executive (she previously ran the television ...
Both are newly created roles. The appointments — announced Thursday as Dwa celebrates the box office success of How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World — are effective immediately.
Cohn, who reports to Universal Pictures Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley, was promoted to her post in January as part of a reorganization putting Dwa's film and TV operations under one executive (she previously ran the television ...
- 2/28/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As previously announced, Hanks will be honored with the Trailblazer Award in recognition of his Oscar-winning role as a man grappling with HIV/AIDS in Jonathan Demme's "Philadelphia" (1993); Cholodenko is receiving the Visionary Award, which recognizes artistic and creative contributions to Lgbt media visibility, for her myriad Lgbt-oriented films and television efforts (including "The Kids Are All Right"). Presenters this year will be actors Aaron Eckhart and Rosemarie Dewitt. Master of Ceremonies will be comedian Whitney Cummings (whose sarcastic spirit made cancelled NBC sitcom "Whitney" a very guilty pleasure). Grammy winner and Lgbt advocate Linda Perry, most famous for her much-remixed 4 Non Blondes single "What's Up?," will perform at the Legacy Awards. The 2015 Legacy Awards, co-chaired by Dan Bucatinsky, Peter Gal and Ari Karpel, will take place on Thursday, November 5th at performing arts venue Vibiana in downtown Los...
- 11/3/2015
- by TOH!
- Thompson on Hollywood
Outfest has announced that Aaron Eckhart and Rosemarie DeWitt will be presenting the Legacy Awards to Tom Hanks and Lisa Cholodenko, respectively. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5 at performing arts venue Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. Comedian Whitney Cummings will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Linda Perry is set to perform. Outfest is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing Lgbt moving images and ensuring that they are preserved for future generations. Dan Bucatinsky, Peter Gal and Ari Karpel are co-chairing the 2015 Legacy Awards, which counts Merrill Lynch and Louis Vuitton among its sponsors and...
- 11/3/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
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