NBCU’s Susan Rovner Praises Colleagues As She Exits: “Content Across The Portfolio Is Having A True Moment Right Now”

On the Peacock front, she highlighted series such asMrs. Together, we helped put Peacock on the map with breakout shows, she said. There has truly never been a content team stronger, more passionate or more talented!, she said. Terence Patrick/NBCUniversal I will forever be a fan! There has truly never been a content team stronger, more passionate or more talented! I will forever be a fan! Thank you for everything.

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Keith Kim

New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes, Who Built State’s Recent Film & TV Incentives, To Depart

Keyes also served as a former film liaison for the city of Albuquerque. The administration is actively seeking Keyes successor. Wages are higher and were seeing historic job numbers, said Gov. Alicia J. KeyesLora Cunningham I want to thank Gov. Lujan Grisham for this opportunity and unwavering support and encouragement. Im looking forward to continuing to drive economic development forward in my next chapter. Keyes departs as New Mexico sees its lowest unemployment rate since 2007 and an all-time high number of jobs....

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Matthew Johnson

UK’s Empire Cinemas Enters Administration With Closures, Job Losses & Cinema Sales

EXCLUSIVE: The UKsEmpire Cinemas, which operates at 14 locations with 129 screens, is entering administration. The company did not immediately disclose how many job losses are anticipated or how many staff it employs. Sky News has subsequently reported there will be 150 job losses. Getty Advance ticket purchases at closed cinemas have been refunded. Empire Leicester Square was the companys flagship site until its sale to Cineworld in August 2016.

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Michael Diaz

WGA Picketers Target ‘American Horror Story’ At Silvercup Studios As Ryan Murphy Threatens Litigation Against Strike Captain

The scene outside Silvercup Studios on Thursday was the same as it has been for weeks. Watch on Deadline Who really knows? Since then, he has been largely silent about the strike on social media. WGA strikers & supporters outside Silvercup Studios in NYCGetty/Carlo Sean Piccoli Its unclear what production they were looking to shut down. We all want to get back to work, believe me, Cooper said. We would love to be doing what were supposed to be doing....

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · John Long

With New Role, NBCU Hoping Donna Langley Can Extend Her Knack For Original Movie Blockbusters To TV

Its also a testament to NBCU realizing and relishing the risk-taking, creative-friendly asset the company has in Langley. As she takes on her new post, Langley stands at an intriguing time for the studio. Such successes as well as other original titles-turned-events i.e. (Clockwise from top left) ‘Get Out,’ ‘1917, ‘Straight Outta Compton’ and ‘Oppenheimer’. (Center) Donna LangleyNBCUniversal/Everett Christopher Nolan discusses ‘Oppenheimer’ during Universal’s CinemaCon presentation in AprileGetty Images

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Karen Nielsen

‘Rap Sh!t’: Jacob Romero & Kyle Bary Join Season 2 Of Issa Rae’s Max Series As Recurring

Romero will play Lord AK, a notable musician/rapper from Los Angeles who is headlining a U.S. tour. Watch on Deadline Rap Sh!tis created and executive produced by Rae for Hoorae. Bary is known for his role as young Zion Miller in NetflixsGinny & Georgia. L-R: Jacob Romero, Kyle BaryTrotter Hes repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, CESD, and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman. Romero played AJ in OWNsGreenleafand will next be seen in Netflixs upcoming live-action pirate adventure seriesOne Piece....

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Melinda Brown

‘The Walking Dead’s Callan McAuliffe & ‘Emily In Paris’ Star Samuel Arnold Among Cast For Dickens-Inspired ‘Expectations’ Marking Movie Debut Of Dua Lipa’s Sister Rina Lipa

Only, Miss Havisham never actually shows up. Filming took place in Canada. The team are aiming for a festival run later this year. Callan McAuliffe, Blu Hunt, Samuel Arnold - photographer Splendide Visuel, Annie Q. Riegel and Rina Lipa.Chase Anderson/Sally Sum/Splendide Visuel/An Rong Xu/Getty Callan McAuliffe is repped by Affirmative Entertainment and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan. Samuel Arnold is represented by Unbreakable Entertainment, APA, and Bloch Law.

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Brandon Schneider

‘The Wire’ Creator David Simon Urges Leniency In Sentencing Of Dealer Who Sold Fatal Fentanyl To Actor Michael K. Williams

The letter was part of a filing on Thursday by Maccis lawyer Benjamin Zeman. The attorney is requesting that Macci be sentenced to time served, or about a year and a half. The courts probation office has recommended a sentence of 10 years. David Simon and Michael K. Williams in 2018Getty Images Simon says he is convinced that Williams would want me to write this letter. I never failed to see him take responsibility for himself and his decisions....

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Paul Dillon

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Ariana Madix To Compete On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ This Fall

Thesuccess-is-the-best-revengetour continues forAriana Madix: Shes going to compete onDancing with the Starsnow. News of her casting was announced this morning onGood Morning America. The rest of the competitors will be revealed in the fall. Ariana MadixNathan Congleton/NBC/Getty Images Its about a mother who finds her missing teenage daughter being sex trafficked on an escort website. Watch on Deadline The movie will air in the fall. In May, it was announced thatDWTSwas moving back to ABC after airing for one season on Disney+....

July 7, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Scott Montoya

Comcast President Mike Cavanagh Makes His Mark As NBCUniversal Chief With Exec Reorg, Donna Langley’s Dual Film-TV Role

Anyone looking for a sign ofComcastpresident Mike Cavanaghs strategy asthe recently installed overseer of NBCUniversalgot a bright one Thursday. Wall Streeters have ample esteem for Cavanagh, who is seen as a steady and strategic lieutenant. Comcast/NBCUniversal’s corporate office tower in LA’s Universal CityDania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Donna LangleyUniversal

July 6, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Michael Hunt

Documentary In The Works About UPS And Its Union Workers As Company Braces For Potentially Devastating Strike

UPS had a choice to make, and they have clearly chosen to go down the wrong road. Negotiations began in April; the current contract expires on August 1. This is a critical moment to be exploring unions and their relevance in our society. ‘What Moves America’Courtesy of Sidereal Time LLC Six percent of GDP flows through UPS every single day. The director of photography is Erick Stoll (Oscar winnerAmerican Factory)....

July 6, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Elizabeth Ramos

NBA Sets In-Season Final Four Tournament – Report

In a gimmick borrowed from European soccer leagues, the National Basketball Assn. has reportedly set plans for a new In-Season Final Four Tournament. ESPNreportsthe leagues schedule addition will be set for Dec. 7 and 9 inLas Vegas. The NBA is set to announce a new mid-season tournamentMatthew Stockman/Getty Images The long-rumored tournament will likely be split into six different pools of five teams. The pools will be created from teams in the same conference....

July 6, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Julie Moran

Silvio Berlusconi Leaves Eldest Children Marina And Pier Silvio Control Of Business Empire

Together, they will control about 53% of the Fininvest family business. Each will take an equal stake. However, Reuters reported Pier Silvio Berlusconi saying this week that a sale has never been considered. Marina and Pier Silvio Berlusconi (left and center) with uncle Paolo reacts at Silvio Berlusconi’s state funeral in JuneStefano Guidi/Getty Images

July 6, 2023 · 1 min · 54 words · Jessica Zhang