Netflix made a large presentation to managers and agents on Wednesday, but it was mostly intended to tout the streamer’s dominance.
Netflix has managed to get on the wrong side of several major Hollywood talent agencies, but not at all in the way we had originally expected. On Wednesday, Netflix called a meeting of top agents and managers, at which the attendees thought they would be given more information on the streamer's plan to change how it pays out for TV shows and movies. But according to Deadline, the summit turned into nothing more than a self-congratulatory exercise for the world’s largest streaming service.
Key Details: Netflix has reportedly been planning to start basing its payouts on viewership success. Executives from the streamer refused to answer questions about those potential changes. Instead, Netflix touted its global subscriber count, talked about its marketing arm, and discussed other previously-known information.
Netflix has managed to get on the wrong side of several major Hollywood talent agencies, but not at all in the way we had originally expected. On Wednesday, Netflix called a meeting of top agents and managers, at which the attendees thought they would be given more information on the streamer's plan to change how it pays out for TV shows and movies. But according to Deadline, the summit turned into nothing more than a self-congratulatory exercise for the world’s largest streaming service.
Key Details: Netflix has reportedly been planning to start basing its payouts on viewership success. Executives from the streamer refused to answer questions about those potential changes. Instead, Netflix touted its global subscriber count, talked about its marketing arm, and discussed other previously-known information.
- 9/25/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Updated: Heading into a Netflix presentation this morning, top Hollywood agents and managers were expecting to get clarity on the long-rumored plans by the streamer to change the way they pay talent. Instead, they were treated to stats and general information about the size of Netflix’s global audience, what constitutes a hit, how the streamer markets its shows and how its content impacts music, social media — and people’s lives.
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, in his signature blunt style, spoke for everyone in the room when he got up toward the end and asked, only half-jokingly, “When are you going to talk about backend and how you are going to f*ck us?”
Likely prepared for the question, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria would not give an answer, instead jokingly sending reps to her top TV executive, Ucan Scripted Series Head Peter Friedlander, adding that she was...
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, in his signature blunt style, spoke for everyone in the room when he got up toward the end and asked, only half-jokingly, “When are you going to talk about backend and how you are going to f*ck us?”
Likely prepared for the question, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria would not give an answer, instead jokingly sending reps to her top TV executive, Ucan Scripted Series Head Peter Friedlander, adding that she was...
- 9/24/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The topic of how the major streamers pay talent has been one of the dominant conversations in Hollywood over the past few months.
Netflix is holding a presentation for top agents and managers where it will likely be discussed as the streamer is understood to be reevaluating how it structures its deals going forward.
We hear that reps for WME, CAA, UTA, Paradigm, Verve, Gersh and other agencies as well as a number of the large management companies are heading to a breakfast event – titled Netflix Explained – at the Tudum Theater tomorrow morning.
Billed as an event aimed at providing talent representatives with better understanding how Netflix operates, agents and managers are expecting information about more transparency on how the streamer pays their talent.
While the subject of streaming pay models is not officially on the agenda for the presentation, which we understand will be given by Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria,...
Netflix is holding a presentation for top agents and managers where it will likely be discussed as the streamer is understood to be reevaluating how it structures its deals going forward.
We hear that reps for WME, CAA, UTA, Paradigm, Verve, Gersh and other agencies as well as a number of the large management companies are heading to a breakfast event – titled Netflix Explained – at the Tudum Theater tomorrow morning.
Billed as an event aimed at providing talent representatives with better understanding how Netflix operates, agents and managers are expecting information about more transparency on how the streamer pays their talent.
While the subject of streaming pay models is not officially on the agenda for the presentation, which we understand will be given by Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Dominic Patten, Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Shawn and Serena Levy have found their place with A Sense of Home.
The couple will be honored at the nonprofit’s fourth annual gala, set to take place at the L.A. home of Ted Sarandos and Nicole Avant on Oct. 24. The Levys are longtime champions of the organization, which works to prevent homelessness by creating first homes and a community for youth aging out of the foster care system. Their support is said to have been vital in furthering A Sense of Home’s work.
In a joint statement, the Levys said it’s an honor to be acknowledged for their support “but it is even more of an honor” to contribute to A Sense of Home’s mission and the lives changed by its work, led by founder and CEO Georgie Smith.
“Our involvement with A Sense of Home for close to a decade now has been...
The couple will be honored at the nonprofit’s fourth annual gala, set to take place at the L.A. home of Ted Sarandos and Nicole Avant on Oct. 24. The Levys are longtime champions of the organization, which works to prevent homelessness by creating first homes and a community for youth aging out of the foster care system. Their support is said to have been vital in furthering A Sense of Home’s work.
In a joint statement, the Levys said it’s an honor to be acknowledged for their support “but it is even more of an honor” to contribute to A Sense of Home’s mission and the lives changed by its work, led by founder and CEO Georgie Smith.
“Our involvement with A Sense of Home for close to a decade now has been...
- 9/19/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Netflix has confirmed a second season of its controversial Ancient Apocalypse series with Graham Hancock, who will be joined by Hollywood A-lister Keanu Reeves. Watch the trailer above.
In Season 2 of ITN Productions’ series, the British journalist and author will head to the Americas to search for evidence supporting his hypothesis that an advanced civilization was lost to history in the series of cataclysms that brought the last Ice Age to an apocalyptic end between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago. Each episode investigates new discoveries being made in the American hemisphere, which until recently has been largely under-explored by archaeologists interested in humanity’s origins. Episodes take place in the likes of New Mexico, Peru and Brazil.
Matrix icon Reeves will join Hancock throughout the series, discussing, among other things, his insights into storytelling as an act of preserving culture.
The series launched in 2022 and rated well, according to Netflix, but...
In Season 2 of ITN Productions’ series, the British journalist and author will head to the Americas to search for evidence supporting his hypothesis that an advanced civilization was lost to history in the series of cataclysms that brought the last Ice Age to an apocalyptic end between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago. Each episode investigates new discoveries being made in the American hemisphere, which until recently has been largely under-explored by archaeologists interested in humanity’s origins. Episodes take place in the likes of New Mexico, Peru and Brazil.
Matrix icon Reeves will join Hancock throughout the series, discussing, among other things, his insights into storytelling as an act of preserving culture.
The series launched in 2022 and rated well, according to Netflix, but...
- 9/18/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 14th, when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 18th annual “Evening Before” benefit.
Attendees at MPTF's 18th annual "Evening Before" benefit
Co-Chaired by Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the annual event raised $2.5 million.
“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit with Greg and Jon. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging past couple of years to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support,” said co-chair Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Co-chair Jon Hamm added, “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most.
Attendees at MPTF's 18th annual "Evening Before" benefit
Co-Chaired by Greg Berlanti & Robbie Rogers, Jon Hamm & Anna Osceola Hamm, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the annual event raised $2.5 million.
“I’m thrilled to be a co-chair of MPTF’s Evening Before benefit with Greg and Jon. MPTF really stepped up during a very challenging past couple of years to support the entertainment community, and I’m proud to be a part of a fundraiser that will help to sustain that vital support,” said co-chair Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Co-chair Jon Hamm added, “This incredible organization raises crucial funds and provides a host of other services for our industry family when they need it most.
- 9/17/2024
- Look to the Stars
Sofia Vergara has joked that she had been robbed of latest Emmy win over her role in the series Griselda at the 2024 Emmy Awards. The actress had been nominated four times before for her work on Modern Family. Vergara also previously shared what it was like getting into the role of the famous drug lord.
This Was Vergara’s Fifth Emmy Nomination
Griselda stars Vergara as Griselda Blanco, with the series based around the real-life Columbian drug lord, who was assassinated in 2012. In essence, the series serves as a cautionary tale over the dangers of power. Vergara’s performance had especially been hailed by critics, which naturally gave way to the actress’ latest Emmy nomination.
Sofia Vergara – YouTube
Vergara made history as the first Latina actress to be nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for the role. However, the award ended up going...
This Was Vergara’s Fifth Emmy Nomination
Griselda stars Vergara as Griselda Blanco, with the series based around the real-life Columbian drug lord, who was assassinated in 2012. In essence, the series serves as a cautionary tale over the dangers of power. Vergara’s performance had especially been hailed by critics, which naturally gave way to the actress’ latest Emmy nomination.
Sofia Vergara – YouTube
Vergara made history as the first Latina actress to be nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for the role. However, the award ended up going...
- 9/16/2024
- by John Witiw
- TV Shows Ace
Luke Thompson's character, Benedict Bridgerton, will be the lead of Season 4.NETFLIXWhen Was 'Bridgerton' Season 4 Confirmed?Netflix
Bridgerton, the hit Netflix series based on Julia Quinn's historical romance novels, immediately conquered the streaming giant when it dropped its first season in December 2020.
In April 2021, Bela Bajaria released a statement to announce the third and fourth installments of the series.
"Bridgerton swept us off our feet,” the vice president of global TV at Netflix said. “The creative team, led by Shonda [Rhimes], knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the ‘Bridgerton’ business for a long time to come.”
Bridgerton's official X page also uploaded a letter from Lady Whistledown, which read, "It seems we have a rather special announcement.
Bridgerton, the hit Netflix series based on Julia Quinn's historical romance novels, immediately conquered the streaming giant when it dropped its first season in December 2020.
In April 2021, Bela Bajaria released a statement to announce the third and fourth installments of the series.
"Bridgerton swept us off our feet,” the vice president of global TV at Netflix said. “The creative team, led by Shonda [Rhimes], knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the ‘Bridgerton’ business for a long time to come.”
Bridgerton's official X page also uploaded a letter from Lady Whistledown, which read, "It seems we have a rather special announcement.
- 8/28/2024
- by Angilene Gacute
- OK! Magazine
For the past three decades, The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Next Generation issue — THR‘s definitive list of the year’s 35 best and brightest individuals age 35 and under — has been tapping the future of Hollywood leadership, including Donna Langley, Bela Bajaria and Kevin Feige.
Do you know someone who should be on the list?
THR is now accepting online submissions for the 31st edition of the Next Gen list, which is slated to publish Nov. 20 and will identify 35 standouts who one day will run the entertainment industry. Candidates should be submitted in one of the following categories: agents, managers, film, TV, digital and legal. When submitting, please make clear the candidate’s projects or clients, listing them as specifically as possible.
Nominees must be 35 or younger on Nov. 20, 2024. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 6.
Log your submissions here. (Note: One strong nomination is much more effective than several copy and paste submissions.
Do you know someone who should be on the list?
THR is now accepting online submissions for the 31st edition of the Next Gen list, which is slated to publish Nov. 20 and will identify 35 standouts who one day will run the entertainment industry. Candidates should be submitted in one of the following categories: agents, managers, film, TV, digital and legal. When submitting, please make clear the candidate’s projects or clients, listing them as specifically as possible.
Nominees must be 35 or younger on Nov. 20, 2024. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 6.
Log your submissions here. (Note: One strong nomination is much more effective than several copy and paste submissions.
- 8/12/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Emmys: Noms & Numbers
Gary Oldman was nominated for ‘Slow Horses’
Om, nom nom: It was another excellent Emmys nomination day for acting and producing talent outside of the U.S. on Wednesday. Shōgun, via an American production, topped the overall program chart with 25. The hit series was largely shot in Japan and mainly in the Japanese language with Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Anna Sawai and Vasco Rodrigues all up for acting awards at the ceremony in September. Netflix’s UK breakout hit Baby Reindeer shrugged off controversy around its safeguarding processes and authenticity to bag 11 noms, including one for Richard Gadd in the Lead Actor In A Limited Series or Anthology category. The Crown‘s final season landed a total...
Emmys: Noms & Numbers
Gary Oldman was nominated for ‘Slow Horses’
Om, nom nom: It was another excellent Emmys nomination day for acting and producing talent outside of the U.S. on Wednesday. Shōgun, via an American production, topped the overall program chart with 25. The hit series was largely shot in Japan and mainly in the Japanese language with Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira, Anna Sawai and Vasco Rodrigues all up for acting awards at the ceremony in September. Netflix’s UK breakout hit Baby Reindeer shrugged off controversy around its safeguarding processes and authenticity to bag 11 noms, including one for Richard Gadd in the Lead Actor In A Limited Series or Anthology category. The Crown‘s final season landed a total...
- 7/19/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is back on top. The streamer slightly increased its Emmy nomination tally in 2024, leading all outlets with 107 — up four from last year’s 103, and taking over the top slot held by HBO/Max last year (which dropped from 127 to 91). And Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria was in a celebratory mood when Variety spoke with her on Wednesday morning.
Although Netflix has had bigger Emmy nomination years (its 160 in 2020 is still an all-time record), Bajaria said she was happy to see this year’s tally spread out across 35 different titles, including “The Crown” (with 18 noms), “Ripley” (13), “Baby Reindeer” (11), “3 Body Problem” (6) and “Beckham” (5).
“I’m feeling really proud of so much of the work our creative partners have done,” she said. “Today is really an acknowledgement and celebration of them and all of these incredible talented people and creators we work with. To me, the takeaway is also looking...
Although Netflix has had bigger Emmy nomination years (its 160 in 2020 is still an all-time record), Bajaria said she was happy to see this year’s tally spread out across 35 different titles, including “The Crown” (with 18 noms), “Ripley” (13), “Baby Reindeer” (11), “3 Body Problem” (6) and “Beckham” (5).
“I’m feeling really proud of so much of the work our creative partners have done,” she said. “Today is really an acknowledgement and celebration of them and all of these incredible talented people and creators we work with. To me, the takeaway is also looking...
- 7/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria will be making a lot of pleasant phone calls today after the streamer landed 107 Emmy nominations across 35 different shows.
It’s not the streamer’s biggest nomination haul — that was 160 in 2020 — but it put it firmly in the lead with FX coming in a surprise second with 93 nominations, higher than HBO and Max.
There were sizeable hauls for British shows Baby Reindeer and The Crown, and Ripley, which it picked up after it had been produced, but Bajaria is most pleased about the diversity of its nominations.
Shows such as All The Light We Cannot See, Blue Eye Samurai, The Gentlemen, The Greatest Night In Pop, Griselda, Love on the Spectrum U.S., 3 Body Problem and The Upshaws were all recognized, highlighting its “breadth” of programming, according to Bajaria.
Related: 76th Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Full Coverage
“It’s amazing to see the nominations across 35 different titles,...
It’s not the streamer’s biggest nomination haul — that was 160 in 2020 — but it put it firmly in the lead with FX coming in a surprise second with 93 nominations, higher than HBO and Max.
There were sizeable hauls for British shows Baby Reindeer and The Crown, and Ripley, which it picked up after it had been produced, but Bajaria is most pleased about the diversity of its nominations.
Shows such as All The Light We Cannot See, Blue Eye Samurai, The Gentlemen, The Greatest Night In Pop, Griselda, Love on the Spectrum U.S., 3 Body Problem and The Upshaws were all recognized, highlighting its “breadth” of programming, according to Bajaria.
Related: 76th Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Full Coverage
“It’s amazing to see the nominations across 35 different titles,...
- 7/17/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria hat eine zweite Staffel der deutsch-österreichischen Netflix-Serie „Crooks“ angekündigt. Spot hat die Zahlen-Hintergründe zur Staffelverlängerung.
V.l.: Bela Bajaria, Frederick Lau und Christoph Krutzler (Credit: Netflix/Stephie Braun)
Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria von Netflix hat gegenüber der Bild am Sonntag bestätigt, dass die deutsch-österreichische Gangsterserie „Crooks“ mit Frederick Lau und Christoph Krutzler von Showrunner Marvin Kren eine zweite Staffel erhält. Nach Spot-Auswertung war „Crooks“ von W&b Television bislang die zweiterfolgreichste deutschsprachige Serie des Jahres beim Streamer.
„Das haben wir gerade entschieden, wir freuen uns sehr auf eine zweite Staffel“, sagte Bajaria zur Fortsetzung von „Crooks“.
Das Format war vor allem in den ersten beiden Wochen international gefragt: Crooks startete in 44 Ländern in den Wochencharts und steigerte sich dann in Woche zwei auf respektvolle 75 Märkte. Dabei waren unter anderem neben dem deutschen und österreichischen Markt auch erste Plätze in den Niederlanden, der Schweiz oder Südafrika fällig.
V.l.: Bela Bajaria, Frederick Lau und Christoph Krutzler (Credit: Netflix/Stephie Braun)
Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria von Netflix hat gegenüber der Bild am Sonntag bestätigt, dass die deutsch-österreichische Gangsterserie „Crooks“ mit Frederick Lau und Christoph Krutzler von Showrunner Marvin Kren eine zweite Staffel erhält. Nach Spot-Auswertung war „Crooks“ von W&b Television bislang die zweiterfolgreichste deutschsprachige Serie des Jahres beim Streamer.
„Das haben wir gerade entschieden, wir freuen uns sehr auf eine zweite Staffel“, sagte Bajaria zur Fortsetzung von „Crooks“.
Das Format war vor allem in den ersten beiden Wochen international gefragt: Crooks startete in 44 Ländern in den Wochencharts und steigerte sich dann in Woche zwei auf respektvolle 75 Märkte. Dabei waren unter anderem neben dem deutschen und österreichischen Markt auch erste Plätze in den Niederlanden, der Schweiz oder Südafrika fällig.
- 6/23/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
“Everyone is talking about the doom and gloom of our industry, but we have to get over that and be optimists,” said Donna Langley today. “I really do believe that.”
“As much as things change, they stay the same,” the Chairman of NBCU Studio Group and Chief Content Officer also declared of the media industry. “The pocketbook is being impacted by how many streaming subscriptions they have. Bundling is an inevitability.”
She was referring to the consumer financial fatigue and growing moves toward the old cable mode of bundling in the dimming digital environment.
Moving from matters of bundling, the big and small screens, the state of Peacock, AI, protecting IP and the unsteady media landscape, the seasoned exec was speaking Friday with uber-attorney Ken Ziffren onstage in the marquee event of the 48th annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium.
“Consumer behavior has shifted, but it’s probably not coming back anytime soon,...
“As much as things change, they stay the same,” the Chairman of NBCU Studio Group and Chief Content Officer also declared of the media industry. “The pocketbook is being impacted by how many streaming subscriptions they have. Bundling is an inevitability.”
She was referring to the consumer financial fatigue and growing moves toward the old cable mode of bundling in the dimming digital environment.
Moving from matters of bundling, the big and small screens, the state of Peacock, AI, protecting IP and the unsteady media landscape, the seasoned exec was speaking Friday with uber-attorney Ken Ziffren onstage in the marquee event of the 48th annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium.
“Consumer behavior has shifted, but it’s probably not coming back anytime soon,...
- 6/22/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Higher Ground, the media company started by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. As part of the deal, Higher Ground will have a multiyear first-look deal with Netflix for all of its film and TV projects.
The relationship has been a fruitful one so far, as Higher Ground has become one of Netflix’s top suppliers of tastemaker film and TV projects. This comes on the heels of Netflix revealing that the Higher Ground film Leave the World Behind with Mahershala Ali and Julia Roberts topped all of Netflix viewing in the second half of 2023 and that Bodkin, the Will Forte crime drama series, debuted on Netflix’s Top 10 weekly global list.
Higher Ground’s recent projects with Netflix include Rustin, American Symphony, Leave the World Behind, Working: What We Do All Day and Bodkin. Rustin, a feature film that tells the...
The relationship has been a fruitful one so far, as Higher Ground has become one of Netflix’s top suppliers of tastemaker film and TV projects. This comes on the heels of Netflix revealing that the Higher Ground film Leave the World Behind with Mahershala Ali and Julia Roberts topped all of Netflix viewing in the second half of 2023 and that Bodkin, the Will Forte crime drama series, debuted on Netflix’s Top 10 weekly global list.
Higher Ground’s recent projects with Netflix include Rustin, American Symphony, Leave the World Behind, Working: What We Do All Day and Bodkin. Rustin, a feature film that tells the...
- 6/13/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Shawn Ryan, whose thriller drama The Night Agent was the most watched TV series of 2023 on Netflix, has signed a big, four-year overall deal with the streamer, sources tell Deadline. The prolific creator, executive producer and showrunner landed at Netflix in a competitive situation, with his current studio home, Sony Pictures TV, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. TV among those who pursued him, I hear. The pact with Netflix will start after Ryan’s current overall deal with Sony TV expires at the end of October.
With Ryan’s deal in place, I hear Netflix is proceeding with opening a Season 3 writers room for The Night Agent. The Sony TV-produced series has currently been picked up through Season 2, which ramped up quickly after the strikes to start production in early February for a launch later this year. The writers room for Season 3 — a standard Netflix practice on successful series ahead...
With Ryan’s deal in place, I hear Netflix is proceeding with opening a Season 3 writers room for The Night Agent. The Sony TV-produced series has currently been picked up through Season 2, which ramped up quickly after the strikes to start production in early February for a launch later this year. The writers room for Season 3 — a standard Netflix practice on successful series ahead...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Paley Center for Media has appointed four new trustees to its board and added some high profile executives to its L.A. contingent on the West Coast.
Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks, Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, Brad Karp, chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and Dennis Mathew, chairman-ceo of Altice USA are new to the board of trustees of the nonprofit programmer and think tank that explores all things media.
The Los Angeles Board of Governors is also expanding with Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment; Sharb Farjami, North America CEO of GroupM; Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann Worldgroup; Christian Muirhead, co-chairman of WME; and Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay America. They join Bela Bajaria, Jennifer Salke, Kevin Beggs, Greg Berlanti, Frances Berwick, Casey Bloys, Robert A. Boyd II, Campbell Brown, Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, Agnes Chu, Channing Dungey, Michael Kassan,...
Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Networks, Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, Brad Karp, chair of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and Dennis Mathew, chairman-ceo of Altice USA are new to the board of trustees of the nonprofit programmer and think tank that explores all things media.
The Los Angeles Board of Governors is also expanding with Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment; Sharb Farjami, North America CEO of GroupM; Daryl Lee, Global CEO of McCann Worldgroup; Christian Muirhead, co-chairman of WME; and Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay America. They join Bela Bajaria, Jennifer Salke, Kevin Beggs, Greg Berlanti, Frances Berwick, Casey Bloys, Robert A. Boyd II, Campbell Brown, Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, Agnes Chu, Channing Dungey, Michael Kassan,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Max is getting off the bus.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled The Girls on the Bus after a single season on the platform. The Warner Bros. TV-produced drama, originally developed at Netflix and The CW before landing at the studio’s streaming counterpart, wrapped its 10-episode run May 9.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a second season of The Girls on the Bus, we are grateful to have partnered with immensely talented Amy Chozick, Julie Plec, Rina Mimoun, as well as the teams at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. We are so proud of this powerful story of found family and the celebration of journalism, in all its forms. We thank them and our unrivaled cast for all their incredible work and collaboration,” Max said in a statement to THR.
Inspired by a chapter in journalist Amy Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary, Girls on...
The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed streamer has canceled The Girls on the Bus after a single season on the platform. The Warner Bros. TV-produced drama, originally developed at Netflix and The CW before landing at the studio’s streaming counterpart, wrapped its 10-episode run May 9.
“While Max will not be moving forward with a second season of The Girls on the Bus, we are grateful to have partnered with immensely talented Amy Chozick, Julie Plec, Rina Mimoun, as well as the teams at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. We are so proud of this powerful story of found family and the celebration of journalism, in all its forms. We thank them and our unrivaled cast for all their incredible work and collaboration,” Max said in a statement to THR.
Inspired by a chapter in journalist Amy Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary, Girls on...
- 5/24/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the last week of March, NFL officials and team owners huddled at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando for the league’s annual winter meetings. The gathering is an important date on the NFL calendar, with changes often made to the rulebook and its media deals always a hot topic. This year, commissioner Roger Goodell revealed that with Christmas on a Wednesday in 2024, the league would be breaking out two games to play on the holiday, creating a new package that it could bring to market. It wasn’t long before Netflix reached out, according to Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vp and COO of media.
“We spent a lot of time with them over the last now close to two months as part of our process — talking to everybody, but certainly a lot of time with Netflix — hearing how they think about sports on their platform, learning more about their platform,...
“We spent a lot of time with them over the last now close to two months as part of our process — talking to everybody, but certainly a lot of time with Netflix — hearing how they think about sports on their platform, learning more about their platform,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Emma Stone, star of Disney’s Cruella and Searchlight’s Poor Things, introduced CEO Bob Iger at the company’s Upfronts presentation this week – the first time that the former TV chief had been on stage at the advertising rodeo in 30 years – it was clear that this is no longer just a TV event.
“To say a lot has changed since 1994 would be an incredible understatement and I’m not just talking about the color of my hair, or my fashion choices,” Iger said.
Stars such as Ryan Reynolds, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell and Jake Gyllenhaal were all highly visible presences across the week to promote their recent and upcoming feature films.
It marked a sea change for the Madison Avenue set, who were previously treated to a cavalcade of television stars promoting the small-screen, usually fresh from the broadcast pilot process. Unlike April’s CinemaCon,...
“To say a lot has changed since 1994 would be an incredible understatement and I’m not just talking about the color of my hair, or my fashion choices,” Iger said.
Stars such as Ryan Reynolds, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Reese Witherspoon, Will Ferrell and Jake Gyllenhaal were all highly visible presences across the week to promote their recent and upcoming feature films.
It marked a sea change for the Madison Avenue set, who were previously treated to a cavalcade of television stars promoting the small-screen, usually fresh from the broadcast pilot process. Unlike April’s CinemaCon,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Peter White and Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 3 Body Problem TV series has been renewed by Netflix, but it is unclear for how many more seasons. Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, revealed that viewers will see the sci-fi drama's story through its epic conclusion.
3 Body Problem is based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu. David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo created the series, which stars Liam Cunningham, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza González, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce, Rosalind Chao, Ben Schnetzer and Eve Ridley.
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3 Body Problem is based on the trilogy of novels by Cixin Liu. David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo created the series, which stars Liam Cunningham, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza González, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce, Rosalind Chao, Ben Schnetzer and Eve Ridley.
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- 5/16/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
At the second Netflix Upfront presentation, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria discussed a variety of shows, movies, and live events coming to the streaming service.
Netflix announced new series, including witty comedies like Golf, starring Will Ferrell and executive produced by Ramy Youseff and Rian Johnson, Running Point, starring Kate Hudson and executive produced by Mindy Kaling, and Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in Back in Action
The scripted comedy Golf has received a 10-episode order. In his first TV comedy series, Ferrell stars as a fictional golf legend, and Youssef will also play a role. The series was created by Will Ferrell, Ramy Youssef, and Josh Rabinowitz. Youssef and Rabinowitz are showrunners and executive producers.
Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor are executive producers for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue are executive producers for T-Street.
Netflix announced new series, including witty comedies like Golf, starring Will Ferrell and executive produced by Ramy Youseff and Rian Johnson, Running Point, starring Kate Hudson and executive produced by Mindy Kaling, and Nobody Wants This, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx in Back in Action
The scripted comedy Golf has received a 10-episode order. In his first TV comedy series, Ferrell stars as a fictional golf legend, and Youssef will also play a role. The series was created by Will Ferrell, Ramy Youssef, and Josh Rabinowitz. Youssef and Rabinowitz are showrunners and executive producers.
Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, and Alix Taylor are executive producers for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue are executive producers for T-Street.
- 5/15/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
A year and a half after Netflix launched an ad-supported tier, the dominant streamer made an upfront pitch — at least in person, in Manhattan — for the first time. There was bragging about the overwhelming statistics of annual hours viewed, a second appearance this week from Jamie Foxx and an open invite for deeper relationships with brands looking to cash in on Netflix’s wildly popular slate. Just ask Mindy Kaling.
“It’s [a series] about a strong woman making it in the male-dominated world of professional basketball,” the writer-producer said of her latest creation for the streamer, Running Point, “and I cannot wait to fill it with commercials about laundry detergent, anti-depression medication, cigarettes, whatever you guys wanna sell … Picture Kate Hudson smoking an e-cigarette.”
“Smoking is so cool,” added Hudson, the series’ star.
Obviously, the duo were hamming it up. (There are still laws about cigarette advertising, right?) Plus, prior to their bit,...
“It’s [a series] about a strong woman making it in the male-dominated world of professional basketball,” the writer-producer said of her latest creation for the streamer, Running Point, “and I cannot wait to fill it with commercials about laundry detergent, anti-depression medication, cigarettes, whatever you guys wanna sell … Picture Kate Hudson smoking an e-cigarette.”
“Smoking is so cool,” added Hudson, the series’ star.
Obviously, the duo were hamming it up. (There are still laws about cigarette advertising, right?) Plus, prior to their bit,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s upcoming comedy series from Erin Foster, starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has gotten a title, release date and a first-look photo. FKA Untitled Erin Foster Show, the series is now titled Nobody Wants This. It’s slated to premiere on the streamer September 26. You can see a first-look photo of Bell and Brody above. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria announced the news Wednesday during the streamer’s Upfront presentation in New York City.
Nobody Wants This is a comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Brody).
“This show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy,’ Foster said in a statement to Tudum. “But I realized that being happy is way harder than being miserable (there’s nothing to complain about). So, I created this show based...
Nobody Wants This is a comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an outspoken, agnostic woman, Joanne (Bell), and an unconventional rabbi, Noah (Brody).
“This show is based on the only good decision I ever made: falling for a nice Jewish boy,’ Foster said in a statement to Tudum. “But I realized that being happy is way harder than being miserable (there’s nothing to complain about). So, I created this show based...
- 5/15/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix may be a new-tech company, but it approached advertisers Wednesday with old-school TV talk: The company aims to make dozens of shows and movies that people like to watch and discuss..
During an upfront presentation at Pier59 Studios, executives from the streaming giant showcased a msssuve pipeline of content that included two Christmas Day games from the NFL, a year of WWE matches and a new movie that features the return of Cameron Diaz, who will come-star with Jamie Foxx in “Back in Action.” The company also called attention to a new series from Mindy Kaling that stars Kate Hudson. Diaz, Foxx, Kaling and Hudson all made appearances in front of a small cadre of media buyers and journalists.
“At a time when the competition is pulling back, we are investing,” said Bela Bajaria, the company’s chief content officer.
Netflix is following the strategy that appears to have...
During an upfront presentation at Pier59 Studios, executives from the streaming giant showcased a msssuve pipeline of content that included two Christmas Day games from the NFL, a year of WWE matches and a new movie that features the return of Cameron Diaz, who will come-star with Jamie Foxx in “Back in Action.” The company also called attention to a new series from Mindy Kaling that stars Kate Hudson. Diaz, Foxx, Kaling and Hudson all made appearances in front of a small cadre of media buyers and journalists.
“At a time when the competition is pulling back, we are investing,” said Bela Bajaria, the company’s chief content officer.
Netflix is following the strategy that appears to have...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
A small group of advertisers were serenaded by Metallica’s Master of Puppets (one of those songs that Stranger Things brought to a new generation) as they walked into Netflix’s first in-person Upfront.
Held at Pier 59 Studios in New York, the event had the feeling of an immersive theater experience with a lot of black t-shirt-clad staff handing out drinks.
It comes as the streamer unveiled a number of new series and films including a new Kevin Williamson drama, a bull riding drama starring Tim McGraw and a slew of sports docs as well as more episodes of 3 Body Problem.
Shonda Rhimes kicked things off, talking up her move from ABC to Netflix, saying that she’s doing things that can’t always be done on broadcast television. “The definition of a Netflix show is one that people like to watch,” she said before introducing a sneak peek of Bridgerton’s third season,...
Held at Pier 59 Studios in New York, the event had the feeling of an immersive theater experience with a lot of black t-shirt-clad staff handing out drinks.
It comes as the streamer unveiled a number of new series and films including a new Kevin Williamson drama, a bull riding drama starring Tim McGraw and a slew of sports docs as well as more episodes of 3 Body Problem.
Shonda Rhimes kicked things off, talking up her move from ABC to Netflix, saying that she’s doing things that can’t always be done on broadcast television. “The definition of a Netflix show is one that people like to watch,” she said before introducing a sneak peek of Bridgerton’s third season,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s 18-month-old advertising tier has nearly doubled in size since the start of 2024, reaching 40 million monthly active users around the world.
The streaming giant revealed the number at its first in-person upfronts presentation in New York. Last year, in a presentation conducted in a virtual format due to the WGA strike, the company said it had 5 million MAUs, and the number grew to 23 million by January.
Netflix President of Advertising Amy Reinhard told the crowd that 40% of all signups now come from the ads plan in countries where it is available. Pricing plays a role in that – at $7 a month, the plan is well below many other services and the company’s own ad-free options. It is also cheaper for an account holder to sign up to a new ad-supported account rather than pay to share their password.
After insisting for years that they would never accept advertising, citing privacy concerns and other factors,...
The streaming giant revealed the number at its first in-person upfronts presentation in New York. Last year, in a presentation conducted in a virtual format due to the WGA strike, the company said it had 5 million MAUs, and the number grew to 23 million by January.
Netflix President of Advertising Amy Reinhard told the crowd that 40% of all signups now come from the ads plan in countries where it is available. Pricing plays a role in that – at $7 a month, the plan is well below many other services and the company’s own ad-free options. It is also cheaper for an account holder to sign up to a new ad-supported account rather than pay to share their password.
After insisting for years that they would never accept advertising, citing privacy concerns and other factors,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
(Stock image via Pixabay, Graphic by The Desk)
Netflix has scored the national distribution rights to two National Football League (NFL) games this season, the company announced on Wednesday.
The statement affirmed reports that first surfaced last week, which indicated that ongoing discussions between Netflix and the NFL were the primary reason why the full season schedule was not released earlier in the month as anticipated.
The full schedule is expected to be announced Wednesday evening on the NFL Network, but some key games and broadcast partners have already been announced ahead of the official release.
The two Christmas Day NFL games is the biggest sports telecast deal for Netflix, which has experimented with offering live events over the past two years, including some niche athletic competitions and tournaments.
Neither the NFL nor Netflix released information about which teams will participate in the two Christmas Day games, or when the games will air.
Netflix has scored the national distribution rights to two National Football League (NFL) games this season, the company announced on Wednesday.
The statement affirmed reports that first surfaced last week, which indicated that ongoing discussions between Netflix and the NFL were the primary reason why the full season schedule was not released earlier in the month as anticipated.
The full schedule is expected to be announced Wednesday evening on the NFL Network, but some key games and broadcast partners have already been announced ahead of the official release.
The two Christmas Day NFL games is the biggest sports telecast deal for Netflix, which has experimented with offering live events over the past two years, including some niche athletic competitions and tournaments.
Neither the NFL nor Netflix released information about which teams will participate in the two Christmas Day games, or when the games will air.
- 5/15/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Netflix's NFL Deal Is The Streamer's Biggest Investment In Live Sports – Here's Why It's A Huge Deal
It's official: The NFL is coming to Netflix. The world's largest streaming service has confirmed that it will broadcast two Christmas day NFL football games this year, with at least one game to follow in 2025 and 2026. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Bloomberg suggests it was in the $150 million per-game range. Is that expensive? Yes. But if Netflix just makes one less really expensive movie per year like "Red Notice" they should be just fine.
Netflix has been dipping its toes into live events in recent months, mostly with comedy specials. This, however, marks the streamer's first major foray into the world of live sports. It just so happens to be with the king of all American sports leagues. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria had this to say about it:
"Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy,...
Netflix has been dipping its toes into live events in recent months, mostly with comedy specials. This, however, marks the streamer's first major foray into the world of live sports. It just so happens to be with the king of all American sports leagues. Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria had this to say about it:
"Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The NFL is coming to Netflix this holiday season. The NFL’s 2024 Christmas Day games will air live on the platform, Netflix announced on Wednesday, May 15. Netflix will be the main place to watch the two Christmas Day marquee games in 2024. As part of a three-year deal it’s struck with the NFL, one of the two games will stream on Netflix on Christmas Day in 2025 and 2026 as well, per Tudum. The teams playing in the NFL’s 2024 Christmas Day games will be announced tonight, May 15, at 8/7c on the NFL Network, NFL.com, and official NFL app. The 2023 games were the Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles, and the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs. “Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy, reality TV, sports, and more,” Netflix Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria,...
- 5/15/2024
- TV Insider
The NFL now has broadcast deals with three of the largest tech companies in the world and all four major domestic broadcast networks.
After speculation had been percolating over the past week, on Wednesday morning, it is now official that Netflix will officially enter the NFL broadcasting business this season. Ahead of thefull 2024 season schedule release on Wednesday night, the NFL and Netflix both announced that the world’s largest streamer has signed a three-year deal to broadcast Christmas Day games in 2024, 2025, and 2026. This season, that means that the streamer will host two contests on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Key Details The NFL deal is the largest investment in live sports rights in Netflix’s history. The move marks the latest effort for the world’s largest streamer to expand its live programming offerings. The four teams participating in the pair of games will be announced on Wednesday night. Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.
After speculation had been percolating over the past week, on Wednesday morning, it is now official that Netflix will officially enter the NFL broadcasting business this season. Ahead of thefull 2024 season schedule release on Wednesday night, the NFL and Netflix both announced that the world’s largest streamer has signed a three-year deal to broadcast Christmas Day games in 2024, 2025, and 2026. This season, that means that the streamer will host two contests on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Key Details The NFL deal is the largest investment in live sports rights in Netflix’s history. The move marks the latest effort for the world’s largest streamer to expand its live programming offerings. The four teams participating in the pair of games will be announced on Wednesday night. Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.
- 5/15/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Netflix has secured rights to an NFL doubleheader on Christmas Day, taking another leap forward in live sports,
After this year, the streaming giant will carry at least one holiday game over the next three years. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Bloomberg reported the fee was less than $150 million per game.
Rumored in recent weeks, the deal was formally announced by the league as it also prepared to release its entire 2024-25 schedule Wednesday night. Teams and matchups featured on Christmas (a Wednesday this year) will be part of the full schedule reveal.
Netflix on Wednesday afternoon is giving its first-ever in-person upfronts presentation to advertisers. A few key NFL dates and have dribbled out this week as media and tech companies have held upfronts in New York.
For Netflix, the games advance its sports ambitions, providing the latest contradiction of the company’s longstanding insistence that it wasn’t following Amazon,...
After this year, the streaming giant will carry at least one holiday game over the next three years. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Bloomberg reported the fee was less than $150 million per game.
Rumored in recent weeks, the deal was formally announced by the league as it also prepared to release its entire 2024-25 schedule Wednesday night. Teams and matchups featured on Christmas (a Wednesday this year) will be part of the full schedule reveal.
Netflix on Wednesday afternoon is giving its first-ever in-person upfronts presentation to advertisers. A few key NFL dates and have dribbled out this week as media and tech companies have held upfronts in New York.
For Netflix, the games advance its sports ambitions, providing the latest contradiction of the company’s longstanding insistence that it wasn’t following Amazon,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In Netflix’s first move into big-league sports streaming, the company has won the rights to two NFL games on Christmas Day 2024.
On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games. In addition, the streamer will have at least one holiday game in 2025 and 2026 as part of the three-year deal. The Netflix Christmas Day games will also air on broadcast TV in the competing teams’ cities, and they’ll be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+.
Netflix will pay about $150 million total for the Christmas Day games this year ($75 million per game), the Wall Street Journal reported. It’s still Tbd who will produce the games; Netflix declined to comment on that detail.
The two NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day 2024 will be Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — presenting the possibility that Taylor Swift will be in attendance to root on her boyfriend,...
On Dec. 25, 2024, Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day games. In addition, the streamer will have at least one holiday game in 2025 and 2026 as part of the three-year deal. The Netflix Christmas Day games will also air on broadcast TV in the competing teams’ cities, and they’ll be available on U.S. mobile devices with NFL+.
Netflix will pay about $150 million total for the Christmas Day games this year ($75 million per game), the Wall Street Journal reported. It’s still Tbd who will produce the games; Netflix declined to comment on that detail.
The two NFL games on Netflix on Christmas Day 2024 will be Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — presenting the possibility that Taylor Swift will be in attendance to root on her boyfriend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix will stream live NFL games, beginning this season.
In a deal that changes the sports media landscape, the streaming giant has inked a deal to stream the NFL’s two new Christmas Day games, which it decided to carve out from its schedule earlier this year. Netflix will stream the games this year, instantly giving it access to the biggest live sports rights in the U.S.
The two games on tap will be the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans.
And the streaming giant will also get games in 2025 and 2026, with “at least one game” on tap for each year. The NFL and Netflix say the deal runs for three years.
“Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy, reality TV, sports and more,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix chief content officer,...
In a deal that changes the sports media landscape, the streaming giant has inked a deal to stream the NFL’s two new Christmas Day games, which it decided to carve out from its schedule earlier this year. Netflix will stream the games this year, instantly giving it access to the biggest live sports rights in the U.S.
The two games on tap will be the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Houston Texans.
And the streaming giant will also get games in 2025 and 2026, with “at least one game” on tap for each year. The NFL and Netflix say the deal runs for three years.
“Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live — tapping into massive fandoms across comedy, reality TV, sports and more,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix chief content officer,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire. We’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.
Ahead of the “Bridgerton” Season 3 world premiere, the atmosphere was not unlike that of the megahit Netflix show.
The ton (New York City) was abuzz, its inhabitants eager to impress (dressed to the nines!). Heads turned and whispers rippled through Alice Tully Hall for every actor’s arrival, the same way characters bristle and murmur for their costumed counterparts.
Because “Bridgerton,” as Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in her opening remarks, is so much more than a show. It’s a lifestyle brand, marked by the Bath & Body Works soaps and lotions adorning every bathroom; an aesthetic, shared among the evening’s Regency-inspired formalwear; and a fandom, underscored by every collective gasp, giggle, and cheer shared in the theater during Episode...
Ahead of the “Bridgerton” Season 3 world premiere, the atmosphere was not unlike that of the megahit Netflix show.
The ton (New York City) was abuzz, its inhabitants eager to impress (dressed to the nines!). Heads turned and whispers rippled through Alice Tully Hall for every actor’s arrival, the same way characters bristle and murmur for their costumed counterparts.
Because “Bridgerton,” as Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in her opening remarks, is so much more than a show. It’s a lifestyle brand, marked by the Bath & Body Works soaps and lotions adorning every bathroom; an aesthetic, shared among the evening’s Regency-inspired formalwear; and a fandom, underscored by every collective gasp, giggle, and cheer shared in the theater during Episode...
- 5/14/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
It was a long night for Tom Brady at his live Netflix comedy roast, as it was for the rest of us watching from home.
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
Starting with a bloody Oj Simpson jersey and ending with Brady smashing an iPhone on stage, the Netflix live event, “The Greatest Roast of All-Time: Tom Brady,” honored the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The modern-day legend faced his biggest challenge yet: being roasted by comedians and his former NFL teammates.
At times hilarious and at others a bit cringe-worthy, the unedited live event was a lengthy affair that made one truly appreciate the editors of the Comedy Central roasts. Their task was to condense the content into a concise, entertaining 60-minute presentation. Here, bits went on far too long, and former football players had glazed looks in their eyes in the background. The comedians who do this for a living performed incredibly well, while the others…...
- 5/6/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Variety held their annual Power of Women event Thursday, May 2 at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York City. Honorees included Anitta, Mariska Hargitay, Shonda Rhimes, and Amy Schumer, along with presenters that included Glenn Close, Bela Bajaria, Bruna Marquezine, and Sascha Seinfeld.
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
- 5/3/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
Netflix is pivoting to lower-budget filmmaking projects, moving away from the high-octane big-budget action flicks, the New York Times reports. That would be a piece of great news for filmmakers as it opens up more opportunities to screen your next project on the Netflix platform.
Netflix and independent filmmaker Enough with the mega-budget projects
The story begins with Mark Wahlberg. According to Bi in 2020, Netflix paid Wahlberg a whopping $30 million to star in “Spenser Confidential,” which clocks in at 24 on the highest-paid film roles of all time. Critics panned the action thriller, an adaptation of Robert P. Barker’s 2013 novel “Wonderland.” It scored a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes despite the hefty investment. That caused some turbulence in the screening giant, in which Netflix’s previous film chief, Scott Stuber, left the company in January following clashes with bosses over what kinds of films to produce. Before Stuber’s exit, Netflix...
Netflix and independent filmmaker Enough with the mega-budget projects
The story begins with Mark Wahlberg. According to Bi in 2020, Netflix paid Wahlberg a whopping $30 million to star in “Spenser Confidential,” which clocks in at 24 on the highest-paid film roles of all time. Critics panned the action thriller, an adaptation of Robert P. Barker’s 2013 novel “Wonderland.” It scored a dismal 36% on Rotten Tomatoes despite the hefty investment. That caused some turbulence in the screening giant, in which Netflix’s previous film chief, Scott Stuber, left the company in January following clashes with bosses over what kinds of films to produce. Before Stuber’s exit, Netflix...
- 4/28/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Gold House, the nonprofit organization that connects and celebrates Asian Pacific creatives, companies and communities, will hold its third annual Gold Gala on May 11, toasting a star-studded group of honorees.
Cynthia Erivo, Padma Lakshmi, Lucy Liu, Saweetie, The Sympathizer star Hoa Xuande and the creator and cast of Beef will all be recognized at the event, alongside Hybe founder and chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, Hello Kitty, producer-director Karan Johar, content creator Valkyrae, the Maui first responders and Team USA’s Olympic skating team.
Presenters will also bring the star power, with a lineup including Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (aka Daniels), Regina King, Lulu Wang, John Cho, Auliʻi Cravalho, Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu and Elizabeth Yu, and Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
The Gold Gala serves as an annual gathering of top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders, convening more than 600 guests to celebrate the 2024 A...
Cynthia Erivo, Padma Lakshmi, Lucy Liu, Saweetie, The Sympathizer star Hoa Xuande and the creator and cast of Beef will all be recognized at the event, alongside Hybe founder and chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, Hello Kitty, producer-director Karan Johar, content creator Valkyrae, the Maui first responders and Team USA’s Olympic skating team.
Presenters will also bring the star power, with a lineup including Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (aka Daniels), Regina King, Lulu Wang, John Cho, Auliʻi Cravalho, Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s Gordon Cormier, Dallas Liu and Elizabeth Yu, and Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
The Gold Gala serves as an annual gathering of top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders, convening more than 600 guests to celebrate the 2024 A...
- 4/25/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lucy Liu and Padma Lakshmi are among the stars who will be honored at the third annual Gold House Gala in May.
This year marks the third annual Gold Gala where top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders will convene to celebrate the 2024 A100 List.
Gold House will announce the A100 honorees on May. 1. The list highlights the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year.
This year’s theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Luxury brand fashion designer Prabal Gurung will help bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director.
Speaking with Variety, Gurang said, “When we talk about Asian representation, we talk about all Asians. People are flying in from India, Taiwan, Shanghai and all over. It’s about people from their respective fields coming together to inspire.” He added, “Gold House and...
This year marks the third annual Gold Gala where top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders will convene to celebrate the 2024 A100 List.
Gold House will announce the A100 honorees on May. 1. The list highlights the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year.
This year’s theme, A Gold New World, imagines a tomorrow for all, built by all. Luxury brand fashion designer Prabal Gurung will help bring this vision to life as the first-ever Gold Gala Creative Director.
Speaking with Variety, Gurang said, “When we talk about Asian representation, we talk about all Asians. People are flying in from India, Taiwan, Shanghai and all over. It’s about people from their respective fields coming together to inspire.” He added, “Gold House and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
British royal family news shows that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have promised to executive produce two Netflix series. We’re waiting …
What? Oh that’s right, in typical Markle fashion, the shows “are currently untitled and do not have release dates.”
Royal Family News – Meghan And Harry Have Two Projects
According to Deadline the Duke and Duchess of Excess Sussex have two projects, one of which stars Meghan as she celebrates with us “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship.”
The second is from Mr. Markle and is all about the great American sport of professional polo. It was allegedly shot at the U.S. Open Polo Championship.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Branded ‘Hapless’ For This Reason View Story
Harry is an amateur polo player but no one knows if he’s actually in the show. Let’s be honest, given the grifters’ track record there probably won’t be a show,...
What? Oh that’s right, in typical Markle fashion, the shows “are currently untitled and do not have release dates.”
Royal Family News – Meghan And Harry Have Two Projects
According to Deadline the Duke and Duchess of Excess Sussex have two projects, one of which stars Meghan as she celebrates with us “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship.”
The second is from Mr. Markle and is all about the great American sport of professional polo. It was allegedly shot at the U.S. Open Polo Championship.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Branded ‘Hapless’ For This Reason View Story
Harry is an amateur polo player but no one knows if he’s actually in the show. Let’s be honest, given the grifters’ track record there probably won’t be a show,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Netflix is remaining in the Duchess of Sussex business!
And business is -- well, booming might be a strong word, but clearly, both sides believe they've got a good thing going.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first signed a deal with Netflix back in 2020, but since then, the couple's media market value has declined a bit.
Their first two projects with the streaming giant met with mixed results, but according to a new announcement, two more series from the couple's Archewell production studio are currently in development.
News of the new shows was first reported by Deadline.
One of the projects is a food-focused lifestyle series that will "celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship."
The show will be directed by Michael Steed, who's best known for his work on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
The showrunner will be Leah Hariton, who was previously a producer on Selena Gomez...
And business is -- well, booming might be a strong word, but clearly, both sides believe they've got a good thing going.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry first signed a deal with Netflix back in 2020, but since then, the couple's media market value has declined a bit.
Their first two projects with the streaming giant met with mixed results, but according to a new announcement, two more series from the couple's Archewell production studio are currently in development.
News of the new shows was first reported by Deadline.
One of the projects is a food-focused lifestyle series that will "celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship."
The show will be directed by Michael Steed, who's best known for his work on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
The showrunner will be Leah Hariton, who was previously a producer on Selena Gomez...
- 4/11/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry are cooking up two new projects with Netflix.
Deadline can reveal that the pair have two non-fiction projects in production at the streamer. They form part of the overall deal that she and her husband, Harry, The Duke of Sussex, signed with the company in 2020 via their Archewell Productions banner.
The first series will see The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.
It will be produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, which is behind series including Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show and A&e’s Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Selena + Chef’s Leah Hariton will serve as showrunner with Michael Steed, who has helmed episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, directing.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Chanel Pysnik will...
Deadline can reveal that the pair have two non-fiction projects in production at the streamer. They form part of the overall deal that she and her husband, Harry, The Duke of Sussex, signed with the company in 2020 via their Archewell Productions banner.
The first series will see The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.
It will be produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, which is behind series including Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show and A&e’s Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Selena + Chef’s Leah Hariton will serve as showrunner with Michael Steed, who has helmed episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, directing.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Chanel Pysnik will...
- 4/11/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
With stock shares climbing to a staggering $618, Netflix Inc.’s film division is undergoing a reorganization under the leadership of new head, Dan Lin, dividing films by genre, including sci-fi, rom-com and faith-based:
“…this strategic move, involves collaboration between Lin, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, the film department heads, and external partners. The reorganization reflects Lin’s vision for the streaming giant, marking his influence since officially joining Netflix April 1, 2024.
“Under the revamped structure, Ori Marmur will be responsible for action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi films, with Kira Goldberg responsible for thrillers, dramas, and family movies.
“Niija Kuykendall will manage faith-based, young adult and holiday films, while Jason Young will focus on comedies and rom-coms.”
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“…this strategic move, involves collaboration between Lin, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, the film department heads, and external partners. The reorganization reflects Lin’s vision for the streaming giant, marking his influence since officially joining Netflix April 1, 2024.
“Under the revamped structure, Ori Marmur will be responsible for action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi films, with Kira Goldberg responsible for thrillers, dramas, and family movies.
“Niija Kuykendall will manage faith-based, young adult and holiday films, while Jason Young will focus on comedies and rom-coms.”
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- 4/9/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Netflix film operation under new head Dan Lin has been reorganised into four silos in a move which Screen understands has impacted 12 staffers.
Ori Marmur will preside over action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi; Kira Goldberg will oversee thrillers, dramas, and family titles; Niija Kuykendall will take charge of faith-based, young adult, and holiday features; and Jason Young will oversee comedies and rom-coms.
Lin started in his new job as chairman of Netflix film on April 1, reporting to chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
He succeeded Scott Stuber, who is setting up his own venture and is producing the Bruce Springsteen feature Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Ori Marmur will preside over action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi; Kira Goldberg will oversee thrillers, dramas, and family titles; Niija Kuykendall will take charge of faith-based, young adult, and holiday features; and Jason Young will oversee comedies and rom-coms.
Lin started in his new job as chairman of Netflix film on April 1, reporting to chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
He succeeded Scott Stuber, who is setting up his own venture and is producing the Bruce Springsteen feature Deliver Me From Nowhere.
- 4/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
Dan Lin has only been in the new Netflix film chief role for a little over a week, but he’s already making his mark.
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
Netflix has under gone a reorg under Lin, who took over on April 1 from Scott Stuber, and the existing executives on the feature film team will now be divided based on genre, IndieWire has learned. Each of the different film team leaders will split up a few genres a piece.
Here’s how it breaks down: Ori Marmur gets action, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi movies. Kira Goldberg gets thrillers, dramas, and family films. Niija Kuykendall gets faith-based, young adult, and holiday movies, and Jason Young gets comedies and rom-coms. As a result of the changes, about a dozen individuals from the film team are being laid off, which isn’t uncommon when a new boss comes in.
How does this structure differ from what came before?...
- 4/8/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Netflix’s film division is being reorganized under new film chief Dan Lin.
While about 15 staffers are being let go, the reorganization does not represent a reduction in force — Lin will replace the departing executives in the coming weeks as part of his new vision for his group, which will now be split up by genre.
Included in that new regime are Ori Marmur, who will oversee action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi, Kira Goldberg, who will handle dramas, thrillers and family films, Niija Kuykendall on faith-based, holiday and young adult projects, and Jason Young overseeing comedies and rom-coms.
Lin only took his desk at the streamer a week ago, but has had nearly a month to ponder what the operation should look like. He was named as the streaming behemoth’s new film head in February, replacing Scott Stuber and reporting to chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
Lin and Netflix...
While about 15 staffers are being let go, the reorganization does not represent a reduction in force — Lin will replace the departing executives in the coming weeks as part of his new vision for his group, which will now be split up by genre.
Included in that new regime are Ori Marmur, who will oversee action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi, Kira Goldberg, who will handle dramas, thrillers and family films, Niija Kuykendall on faith-based, holiday and young adult projects, and Jason Young overseeing comedies and rom-coms.
Lin only took his desk at the streamer a week ago, but has had nearly a month to ponder what the operation should look like. He was named as the streaming behemoth’s new film head in February, replacing Scott Stuber and reporting to chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
Lin and Netflix...
- 4/8/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s film division is getting a reorg under new head Dan Lin.
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the features division at the streaming service will now be split up by genre — such as sci-fi, rom-com and faith-based. While Lin officially started his Netflix tenure April 1, sources note that the reorg has been in the works for over a month, with Lin consulting with chief content officer Bela Bajaria, the streamer’s film heads and outside partners.
Under the new structure, Ori Marmur will oversee action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi titles, while Kira Goldberg will handle thrillers, dramas and family films. Niija Kuykendall will oversee faith-based, young adult and holiday offerings, while Jason Young will handle comedies and rom-coms.
As a part of the restructuring, there will also be some departures, with a source noting the number will be around one dozen, but that number could change.
Netflix...
Several sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the features division at the streaming service will now be split up by genre — such as sci-fi, rom-com and faith-based. While Lin officially started his Netflix tenure April 1, sources note that the reorg has been in the works for over a month, with Lin consulting with chief content officer Bela Bajaria, the streamer’s film heads and outside partners.
Under the new structure, Ori Marmur will oversee action, fantasy, horror and sci-fi titles, while Kira Goldberg will handle thrillers, dramas and family films. Niija Kuykendall will oversee faith-based, young adult and holiday offerings, while Jason Young will handle comedies and rom-coms.
As a part of the restructuring, there will also be some departures, with a source noting the number will be around one dozen, but that number could change.
Netflix...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
WWE Monday Night Raw will move from USA Network to Netflix starting January 2025 as part of a significant streaming agreement. WWE content will also be housed on a massive streaming platform outside of the United States.
The agreement, which is estimated to be worth $5 billion and spans ten years, represents a major step forward for Netflix in its live event business. Raw will now be streamed live every Monday night for 52 weeks in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, with additional territories to be added later.
Triple H via WWE
During his recent appearance on Impaulsive, former professional wrestler Triple H talked about the WWE’s $5 billion deal with Netflix and praised the streaming behemoth for recognizing the value of their content.
Netflix Acquires WWE ‘Raw’ Rights In A $5 Billion Deal
In an effort to expand its live content offerings, Netflix has struck a multibillion-dollar, ten-year...
The agreement, which is estimated to be worth $5 billion and spans ten years, represents a major step forward for Netflix in its live event business. Raw will now be streamed live every Monday night for 52 weeks in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, with additional territories to be added later.
Triple H via WWE
During his recent appearance on Impaulsive, former professional wrestler Triple H talked about the WWE’s $5 billion deal with Netflix and praised the streaming behemoth for recognizing the value of their content.
Netflix Acquires WWE ‘Raw’ Rights In A $5 Billion Deal
In an effort to expand its live content offerings, Netflix has struck a multibillion-dollar, ten-year...
- 4/6/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Television Group chairman/CEO Channing Dungey is returning to the Banff World Media Festival this June to serve as one of its keynote speakers, the event announced on Wednesday. Dungey joins a lineup that also includes Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade as a summit series keynote.
“We’re delighted to welcome back Channing Dungey as a keynote speaker,” said Banff executive director Jenn Kuzmyk in a statement. “Channing’s unparalleled expertise and insights are a key driver in shaping the future of the entertainment industry. She is a visionary whose impact transcends screens.”
Dungey’s domain includes the Warner Bros. TV Group’s scripted, unscripted, and animated series for streaming platforms, cable, and the broadcast networks. Her previous credits include serving as vice president of original series at Netflix and as ABC Entertainment president.
The Banff World Media Festival returns for its 45th edition from June 9 to June...
“We’re delighted to welcome back Channing Dungey as a keynote speaker,” said Banff executive director Jenn Kuzmyk in a statement. “Channing’s unparalleled expertise and insights are a key driver in shaping the future of the entertainment industry. She is a visionary whose impact transcends screens.”
Dungey’s domain includes the Warner Bros. TV Group’s scripted, unscripted, and animated series for streaming platforms, cable, and the broadcast networks. Her previous credits include serving as vice president of original series at Netflix and as ABC Entertainment president.
The Banff World Media Festival returns for its 45th edition from June 9 to June...
- 4/3/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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