Glendale, California – Roger Enrico has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. effective immediately. Fellow Board member Mellody Hobson will replace him as the new chairman. Enrico has served as Chairman of DreamWorks Animation since its inception as a public company in 2004. Prior to this, he served as Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Inc., where he spent 31 years. “Roger has been an invaluable leader to our Board of Directors and his … [Read more...] about Chairman Roger Enrico steps down from DreamWorks Animation board
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ABC Commercial’s Lance Armstrong to broadcast on CNN
ABC’s 45-minute Lance Armstrong documentary, The World according to Lance, has sold to CNN in the U.S. to be broadcast this Saturday, October 27 in primetime. Further territories sold to date include VRT (Belgium), TV2 (Denmark), TV2 (Norway), NOS (Netherlands), Globosat (Brazil), CBC (Canada), M-Net (South Africa), Prime (New Zealand) and Argentina. These sales have contributed to the program becoming Journeyman’s best selling documentary yet. The deals have been signed in light of … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial’s Lance Armstrong to broadcast on CNN
Deena Edwards appointed SVP, Global Branded Business Solutions, for Discovery Networks International
Silver Spring, Maryland – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has appointed Deena Edwards to the role of Senior Vice President of Global Branded Solutions. In her new role, Edwards will work with the international ad sales teams worldwide and spearhead the construction of global and regional branded entertainment solutions for advertising clients across original productions, digital media and Discovery Enterprises International. “Deena’s proven track record of developing … [Read more...] about Deena Edwards appointed SVP, Global Branded Business Solutions, for Discovery Networks International
Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
New York – Andy Cohen (Watch What Happens Live) and Giuliana Rancic (E! News) will be hosting the 61st Annual Miss Universe Competition on December 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live event, which is televised approximately 190 countries, will air on NBC at 8 p.m. ET in the United States with a Spanish simulcast on Telemundo. “The Miss Universe competition heads to Las Vegas for what will be another exciting show for our fans and … [Read more...] about Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic to host 2012 Miss Universe pageant
Network Ten appoints Beverley McGarvey Chief Programming Officer
Network Ten has announced the appointment of Beverley McGarvey as Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately. McGarvey has been Network Ten’s Acting Chief Programming Officer since August 24, following David Mott’s departure. Network Ten Chief Executive Officer James Warburton said: “We are delighted to appoint Beverley to her new role. Beverley is an outstanding television executive. Her creativity, strategic thinking and programming and scheduling skills will be … [Read more...] about Network Ten appoints Beverley McGarvey Chief Programming Officer
HISTORY’s Mankind The Story of All of Us to premiere on HISTORY Asia with English and Malay versions
AETN All Asia Networks announced that Mankind The Story of All of Us, a 6-part series about the history of humanity, is slated to premiere globally on November 14 on HISTORY. Acclaimed actor and Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (Milk, No Country for Old Men and the upcoming Gangster Squad) will narrate the English language version while Datuk Jalaludin Hassan, a Malaysian actor and host of the Malaysian version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? will voice the Malay language version. “This … [Read more...] about HISTORY’s Mankind The Story of All of Us to premiere on HISTORY Asia with English and Malay versions